Unacceptable behavior by veterans towards DVA staff
Dear Department of Veterans' Affairs,
I am seeking for each of the last 5 calendar or financial years the following information.
: Number of veterans referred to Police for unacceptable behavior to DVA staff.
: The number of veterans charged by Police, and
: The number of veterans convicted.
Yours faithfully,
Alan ASHMORE
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'...I am seeking for each of the last 5 calendar or financial years the
following information.
: Number of veterans referred to Police for unacceptable behaviour to DVA
staff.
: The number of veterans charged by Police, and
: The number of veterans convicted...’
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-----Original Message-----
From: Alan ASHMORE <[FOI #10946 email]>
Sent: Monday, 4 December 2023 10:08 PM
To: INFORMATION.ACCESS <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Unacceptable behavior by
veterans towards DVA staff
Dear Department of Veterans' Affairs,
I am seeking for each of the last 5 calendar or financial years the
following information.
: Number of veterans referred to Police for unacceptable behavior to DVA
staff.
: The number of veterans charged by Police, and
: The number of veterans convicted.
Yours faithfully,
Alan ASHMORE
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