10 - Command, control and emergency management Flashcards
The terms “control” & “command” consist of what 3 elements?
Leadership
Decision making
Control
The Police response to any given situation should be, what ?
Considered, Timely and appropriate, it must consider the impact on Police and our partners. This applies to all Police whether constable or not.
When a “Controller” is appointed in an emergency management situation what is their role
A controller is in control of the incident and they can only command staff within their OWN agency
What are the scopes and function of command and control
Control operates horizontally between agencies
Command operates vertically within an organisation or one agency.
What is vitally important for the Controller/Commander to do regarding key decisions
A controller / Commander should record or document key decisions in the Decision Log
Give three examples of why Police use the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) as its command and control model
It provides one model of command, control and coordination
It is consistent with and required in, any interagency response in NZ and national SOP’s
It is understood and practised by our multi agency partners
It provides a platform for inter-operability with Australian Police jurisdictions
It is already known at all levels of Police and is the operating norm for front line (response) staff at emergency incidents
It does not require Police to learn and practice two models of command, control and coordination
response
Command and control environments
The Police Command and Control System will be utilised in a variety of environments including:
business as usual rising tide incidents critical incidents major critical events planned operations spontaneous operations.
Police conduct duties within three specific command levels, what are they
- Tactical
- Operational
- Strategic
What are functions undertaken by the tactical level commander
• Command of the inner cordon • Command of the immediate situation • Command of all police and resources within cordons • Command within the intent provided by the Operational Commander and Strategic Commander (if one is appointed) • Manage inter-agency coordination at the tactical level.
What are the functions undertaken by the operational level commander
• Command of the overall incident or incidents (including the overall
police response)
• Command over resource distribution to support tactical commanders
• Command the response outside the area of tactical deployment (eg an AOS operation)
• Manage interagency coordination at the operational level
• Command the response within the Strategic Commander’s intent (if one is appointed).
What are the functions undertaken at the strategic command level
- Command the overall police response
- Command multiple operational level activities (eg cross-district events)
- Command the community consultation response
- Provide a liaison between the Operation and the Police Executive, government, media and agencies
What is the internationally recommended span of control depending on a complex incident or operation
between 2 to 7 direct reports
What is the The Appreciation Format used by New Zealand Police
- Aim
- Factors
- Courses of action
- Outline Plan.
“AFCO”.
An outline plan does not need to be detailed but should contain sufficient information for the Controller or Commander who requested the operation to
approve it. An outline plan should cover what:
- Situation - the background to the operation
- Mission - generally a further development of the aim
- Execution - what is to be done, when will it be done, how is it to be done, where it is to be done, who will do it?
Operation Orders and the briefing of police personnel should be issued in what format.
GSMEAC consists of the key headings of: • Ground • Situation • Mission • Execution • Administration and Logistics • Command and Signals
