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written_ficton wrote:Doesnt the chaplin have a commodore? Or is there more than one Chaplin

Theres two.

As a side note, There are still a bunch of WAPOL officers on secondment to the AFP - So theres no telling which officers can draw from which legislation..

I was recently in a Q & A about Auxillary Policing with the CEO of WAPOL and Assistant Commissioner Gregson. As Zebedee said, there is not really much to know at this stage. Planning is in its infancy and real and solid plans cant really be put forward until the appropriate legislation has passe...

i was at armadale hospital a few weeks back now and saw a custody officer and a police officer escorting a man into the hospital from the back of a paddy wagon. i thought custody officers were just based at east perth? Yes, based in East Perth but pop up all over the place - Most usually at RPH and...

Froggles - I beleive you were spotted last night on the Exclusive report on the Perth Watch House last night - It's good to put a face to the name ;) I am very glad to be on the right side of the law - it seems to me that - Watch House, can become a hell on earth some nights. And I definatley liked...

For those interested, Today/Tonight is doing a special report on the Perth Watch House - airing on Monday night (tomorrow). If you wanted to see what Custody Officers deal with on a daily basis then I dare say that you'll get a glimpse via the footage shown. A little birdie told me that they will be...

Nice pice AE - Thanks for sharing mate.

Good to see we are not the only ones that have to put up with those silly esky cages

Just wondering, Does anyone know what the details of the accomodation at the academy are... Whats it like? reccommended or not? Just after anything you may of heard or know about it... Cheers What accomodation would that be mate? The only accomodation at the academy itself is for serving police off...

All WA Police staff are allowed to drive police vehicles - even if they are not police officers. Hell, I even know of a non-police staff (still govt.) having a take-home unmarked sedan. If waved down at a prang or witness an assault in progress, there are radios in the car, so a quick call to VKI sh...

No problems mate. QLD has custody officers but they are far less trained than WA's :lol: WA is heading down the path of Auxiliary Police later in the year - Somewhat similar to the UK model I think. It's a bit up in the air at the moment. I personally think its a brilliant idea to free up frontline ...

I very much doubt that the GSL contract will go non-private. As far as pay goes, CO's are emplyed under the general public service EBA and as such have the same pay levels as them (dependant on level). The best thing is the shift penalties that come with that EBA - earn far more than regular coppers...

Hey Caddy1, They are taking over the duties at the watch house as a primary role and also taking care of juvie escorts to regional areas. The uniform is very similar except for the white name badges (with surname and regimental) and the missing epaulets on the shoulder (its a grabbing point). They w...

Thanks for that very clear and concise explanation of the difference between ticket-check-chubbs/wilsons and real Transit Guards. It's good to hear that they will soon be loosing the blue uniform - I was appalled when I first saw them sporting that kit. As an aside, I'm currently at the academy with...

Very nice shots donks!

Kudos on getting a snap of the MilPol vehicle =D>

Thanks for taking the time to share with us!

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yorky wrote: Laughing optional.

I'll think I'll pass thanks...

I'll have to pass too. What a pair of clowns - and not the amusing kind either.