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
In relation to Emergency management, what is the definition of an “Emergency”
Emergency means a situation that—
(a) natural or otherwise, including, any explosion, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, land movement, flood, storm, tornado, cyclone, serious fire, leakage or spillage of any dangerous gas or substance, technological failure, infestation, plague, epidemic,
failure of or disruption to an emergency service or a lifeline utility, or actual or imminent attack or warlike act; and
(b) causes or may cause loss of life or injury or illness or distress or in any way endangers the safety of the public or property in New Zealand or any part of New Zealand; and
(c) cannot be dealt with by emergency services, or otherwise requires a significant and coordinated response under this Act
What does Sec86 of the Emergency Management Act 2002 permit, regarding the evacuation of premises and places
A Controller or any constable, or a person authorised by him or her may [direct], within the area or district in which the emergency is in force,—
(a) the evacuation of any premises or place, including any public place; or
(b) the exclusion of persons or vehicles from any premises or place, including any public place
What does Section 87 EMA 2002 permit re: Entry on
premises if a state of emergency is in force in any area,
a Controller or a constable, or any person acting under their authority , may enter on, and if necessary break into, any premises or place within the area or district in respect of which the state of emergency is in force if he or she
believes on reasonable grounds that the action is necessary for—
(a) saving life, preventing injury, or rescuing and removing injured or endangered persons; or
(b) permitting or facilitating the carrying out of any urgent measure for the relief of suffering or distress
What does Section 88 EMA 2002 permit re: closing roads and public places If a state of emergency is in force,
A Controller or a constable, or any person
acting under them, may, totally or partially
prohibit or restrict public access, with or without vehicles, to any road or public place within the area or district in respect of which the state of
emergency is in force.
The designated incident controller should not be delegated control until they have had the opportunity to do what?
− establish an incident control point
− familiarise themselves with the incident and obtain a briefing
− formulate a response plan.
