2.1 Firearms & Taser Policy & Procedures Flashcards
Section 66 - Possession of Firearms
Every person in occupation of any land or driver of any vehicle in which any firearm weapon etc is found is deemed to be in possession of that weapon unless he proves that it was not his property and that it was in the possession of some other person.
What is the threshold of proof and What needs to be proved to rebut possession (s66)
The balance of probabilities and that the firearm etc was not their property and that it was in the possession of some other person
In what circumstances or duties can firearms be carried by Police?
- When your PCA falls within FEAR death/gbh
- AIRPORT duties
- STG, AOS
- For TRAINING
- ESCORTS or guards for people carrying valuables (eg cash in transit)
- To DESTROY animals
F.A.S.T. E. D
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender believed to be armed, you should proceed how?
- Treat all offenders believed to be armed as dangerous and hostile unless there is definite evidence to the contrary
- Conduct an ongoing TENR
- It is better to treat the matter too seriously than too lightly
For Police - In what situations can firearms be used?
- Training
- Animal destruction
- Tactical option
An offender must not be shot unless what?
An offender must not be shot unless what?
- officers FEAR of death/GBH
- OFFENDER has been asked to surrender (unless it is impractical to do so)
- There are no LESS violent means
- Further DELAY would be dangerous or impractical
F. O. L. D
What are the lawful purposes for Police using firearms? i.e. Sections of the Crimes Act
- S48 self defence or defence of another
- S39 arrest
- S40 prevent escape
- Destroying animals
General rules around firing warning shots state…
Warning shots should not be fired.
However, there are circumstances where a warning shot may be fired e.g. the suspect has been asked to surrender and has not done so and it can be safely aimed as a warning shot
Shooting at moving vehicles
Shots may only be fired at moving vehicles in exceptional circumstances.
It is extremely difficult to disable a moving vehicle by shooting at tyres. There is a high probability of of misdirection, ricochet increasing the risk of causing death, injury or damage.
Actions to be undertaken when firearm discharge involves injury or death
- CONTROL taken of the scene
- RENDER first aid
- ADVISE the District Commander who will initiate alcohol and drug testing of the employees involved.
- MANAGE the scene
C. R. A. M
What actions should be taken in all other instances of firearms discharge (except training and animal destruction)
- SECURE the firearm and remaining rounds
- MARK the discharging employee’s position, empty cartridge cases, bullet frag
- ADVISE the employee’s immediate supervisor who will notify the district commander
- PRESERVE cartridge cases and bullet fragments where possible
- PHOTOGRAPH and preserve the scene
- INVESTIGATION and reviews
- DEBRIEF conducted
S. M. A. P. P. I. D
Who completes the Tactical Options Report in regards to a fatal or non-fatal Police shooting
The report must be submitted by a SUPERVISOR when a discharge results in injury or death
Employee are to complete own Tactical Options Report (TOR) on 4 occasions, What are they?
1) Presentation (exception of AOS and STG)
2) Discharge (other than training)
3) Animal Destruction
4) Unintentional Discharge (no injury involved)
P. D. A D. U D
Notifying supervisor when a TASER is shown or used. Who and when?
The employee must notify a supervisor as soon as practicable.
In the case of rural employees, they must notify the nearest on duty supersvisor
What are the supervisors actions after an employee’s operational use of a TASER
Hint: P M P E M U R
1) PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE
- check to see if physical attendance is required (facetime)
2) MEDICAL ATTENTION
- ensure after care and medical attention is provided
3) PRESERVE SCENE
- preserve and photograph scene as may be necessary for further enquires.
4) EVIDENCE COLLECTION
- Collect 4-5 cartridge tags
5) MEDICAL PRACTIONER
- ensure people who are TASERED are seen by a registered medical practitioner, or qualified ambulance officer
6) UPLOAD FOOTAGE AND TOR
- ensure operator completes TASER register, TOR and uploads footage to evidence.com
7) REVIEW
- review footage and TOR
P. M. P E. M. U. R