Question
Number
536
Subject
ACT Policing
(Police line wait times)
(Police line wait times)
Asked by
Castley, Leanne
Directed to
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Question asked on
31 July 2025
Answer due on
05 October 2025
Question asked
- What data has the Government collected about average (a) wait times and (b) responses for the non-emergency police line (ACT Policing line 131 444), given wait times in excess of 10 minutes, and in some cases 30 minutes, have been reported that have caused individuals to give up on reporting incidents they have witnessed.
- Has the Government identified any issues with the response times referred to in part (1); if so, are these attributable to staffing or funding shortages.
- What measures are being taken to decrease wait times for the service referred to in part (1).