10 - Command, control and emergency management Flashcards
What is the threat assessment methodology that police use?
Describe it’s components.
Answer:
T. E. N. R
Threat - is assessed by any individual or act likely to cause harm or have the potential to hinder police
Exposure - is managed, including the potential for harm to people or the security of things
Necessity - to intervene immediately is considered. Consequence of now, later or not at all
Response - response is proportionate, and based on a considered assessment of threat, exposure and necessity.
The terms “control” & “command” consist of what 3 elements?
Leadership
Decision making
Control
What does the term control mean?
What does the term command mean?
Answer:
Control refers to the responsibility for coordinating and directing the response to the incident.
Sets priorities and objectives and determines how best to implement them
Answer:
Command includes leadership, control and effective decision making, and behaving lawfully and ethically with a prevention and crime focus
The Police response to any given situation should be, what ?
Considered, Appropriate and Timely, it must consider the impact on Police and our partners. This applies to all Police whether a constable or not.
C. A. T
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 3 of the 7 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 is consistent with command, control and coordination SOP’s already in place (to national level)
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
PLANNED operations
SPONTANEOUS operations.
CRITICAL & MAJOR incidents
Rising TIDE incidents
B.P.S.CM.R
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 5 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 4 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
O. M. C. L
What is the internationally recommended span of control depending on a complex incident or operation
Answer:
between 2 to 7 direct reports, depending on the complexity of the incident
There can be only one Command or Control structure or command and control authority at any one time
What is an appreciation?
Answer:
And appreciation is a process for problem-solving and decision-making.
It follows a set process so that factors and alternatives are considered