WA Police admit 'exceptional circumstances' meant two juveniles were kept at the adult Perth Watch House earlier this week, drawing criticism from the state's Commissioner for Children and Young People.
WA Police have admitted "exceptional circumstances" meant two juveniles were kept at the adult Perth Watch House earlier this week, drawing criticism from the state's Commissioner for Children and Young People.It was due to an operational incident at the youth detention centreOfficers had no choice but to keep them there for about three hours one evening after staff at the state's juvenile detention centre – Banksia Hill – advised they could not receive any detainees.
"The two juveniles were treated in accordance with the Western Australia Police Force custody policy and procedures, which are detailed and comprehensive to ensure the safety of all detainees and staff," a police spokesperson said. "These occurrences are very unusual and only taken to ensure the safety of young people and security of the centre."
Jacqueline McGowan-Jones says police aren't trained to understand the complex needs of youth detainees.
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