10. Command & Control/Emergency Management

Question 1

S86 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
-Evacuation of premises and places - what are your powers?

Answer 1

If a state of emergency is in force and in the opinion of a controller or any constable, the action authorised by this sections is necessary for the preservation of human life, that person or a person authorised by him or her may direct within the area or district in which the emergency is in force;
-The evacuation of any premises or place, including public place
-the exclusion of persons or vehicles from any premises or place, including any public place

Question 2

S87 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
-Entry on premises - what are your powers?

Answer 2

If SOE, a controller or constable or person acting under the authority of, may enter on and if necessary, break into, any premises or place within the area or district in respect of which the SOE is in force if believed:
-Saving life, preventing injury, or rescuing and removing injured or endangered persons or;
-permitting or facilitating the carrying out of any urgent measure for the relief of suffering or distress.

Question 3

S88 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
-Closing roads and Public Places - what are your powers

Answer 3

In order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency, 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 SOE is in force

Question 4

S89 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
-Removal of aircraft, vessels, vehicles etc - what are your powers?

Answer 4

May remove from place of SOE and if reasonably necessary for the purpose, break into

Question 5

S90 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
-Requisitioning Powers

Answer 5

If in the opinion of commander or constable that this action is necessary for the preservation of human life may;
Direct the owner or person in control of any land, building, vehicle, animal, boat, apparatus, implement, medical supplies or any other equipment, materials or supplies to immediately place that property into the control of the commander or constable.
If person can not be found, can assume immediate control and direction of requisitioned property.
Person in control of property must provide assistance reasonably required for the effective and safe use of the property.

Question 6

S86 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Answer 6

Evacuation of premises and places

Question 7

S87 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Answer 7

Entry on premises

Question 8

S88 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Answer 8

Closing roads and public places

Question 9

S89 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Answer 9

Removal of aircraft, vessels, vehicles etc.
also power to break into

Question 10

S90 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 - 90 you’re coming home with me

Answer 10

Requisitioning powers.
Means, taking control of equipment, land, resources etc.
can also assume control of if owner is not present.
Must provide a list of requisitioned items to owner or person in control of as soon as reasonably practicable

Question 11

S91 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 - drop the gun

Answer 11

Power to give directions.
In SOE direct person to stop activity that may cause or substantially contribute to emergency, direct owner of structure to obtain assessment of effect of emergency.

Question 12

S92 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 - 92 let me see you

Answer 12

Power to carry out inspections etc.
May examine, mark, seize, sample, secure, disinfect, or destroy any property or animal or any other thing in order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency.

Question 13

S93 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 - 93 who are we?

Answer 13

Person exercising emergency powers required to provide proof of identity.

Question 14

S95 Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 - 95 we won’t let it slide

Answer 14

Failure to comply with requirement in civil defence emergency management plan.
-offence

Question 15

S98 CDEM 2002 - 98 behind the gate

Answer 15

A person commits an offence of obstruction if they threaten, assault, or intentionally obstructs or hinders any person in that persons excercise

Question 16

S104 CDEM 2002
Penalty of offences

Answer 16

Is liable on conviction
-in the case of an individual, to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
-in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $50,000

Question 17

Who can exercise command?
A) single crewed constable
B) commander of a specialist group
C) officer senior in rank
D) all of the above

Answer 17

D) all of the above

Question 18

Safety first: by doing this we will minimise _____, provide _______ _______ and have safer ________.

Answer 18

Minimise harm, provide better service and have safer communities.

Question 19

When responding to an incident, the primary responsibility to ensure risk is managed is with who?

Answer 19

Incident controller/commander

Question 20

Who takes command in dynamic situations?

Answer 20

The most senior officer with the most relevant knowledge and qualifications.

Question 21

What is the limit to number of people a Commander can effectively command or manage?

Answer 21

The recommended span of control is between 2 to 7 direct reports depending on the complexity of the incident or operation.

Question 22

What is steady state policing?

Answer 22

Steady state policing describes the activities that Police respond to and manage as part of every day responsibilities.

Question 23

What are rising tide incidents?

Answer 23

Rising tide incidents develop from a steady state to become an emergency or major incident over a more prolonged period of time e.g. severe weather events such as widespread flooding.

Question 24

What are spontaneous incidents?

Answer 24

Spontaneous incidents have no warning to develop response or contingency plans. A spontaneous incident requires an initial response, even though the initial information may be incomplete.

Question 25

What does AFCO stand for?

Answer 25

AIM - what the operation aims to achieve, generally starting with “to…”
FACTORS - a circumstance or influence that may impact on the operation, “so what?” “Therefore”
COURSES OPEN - courses of action, only in rare occasions will there be one course of action available
OUTLINE PLAN - once the preferred course of action has been identified and approved, a plan is developed. The plan will outline how the operation will be conducted under GSMEAC (operation order).