Question
(firearms policy)
(1) Are there any firearms within the AMC or within the grounds of the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC); if so, how many are there.
(2) How often are they inspected for security and maintenance.
(3) How many staff are qualified in the use of firearms at the AMC.
(4) At the beginning of (a) January 2020 and (b) December 2020, how many firearm qualified staff had been reassessed and found competent within the last 12 months.
(5) Is there a minimum number requirement of firearm qualified staff to be on site at anyone one time; if so, what is that minimum requirement.
(6) Are police officers allowed to bring their firearms on site; if so, what procedures or paperwork must they fill out in order to do so; if not, why not.
Answer
Please see attached PDF for answer to question on notice No 21.