2.1 Firearms & TASERS Flashcards
S66 - Define Possession of Firearms
Any person in occupation of land or driver of any vehicle is deemed to be in possession unless they prove it was not their property and that it was in someone else possession.
What Must The Offender Prove to Rebut “Possession”?
On the balance of probabilities that the firearm was not their property and it was in possession of someone else.
What Circumstances Can Police Carry Firearms?
(6 x Circumstances)
- When you fear Death/GBH
- AOS/STG/DPS
- To destroy animals
- Training
- Airport duties
- Escorts (Cash/Drugs)
How Should You Proceed When Dealing With an Offender Believed to be Armed?
- Continuous TENR
- Better to take the matter too seriously than too lightly.
- Treat all offenders believed to be armed as hostile and dangerous until definitive evidence to the contrary.
What Lawful Purposes Can Police Use Firearms?
- S39 Arrest an Offender
- S40 Prevent Escape
- S48 Self Defence / Defence of another
- Destroy Animals
What Actions Must Be Taken When Firearm Discharge Involves Injury or Death?
CRAM
- Control the Scene
- Render First Aid
- Advised DC who will initiate Drug/Alcohol testing
- Manage the Scene
CRAM
What Actions Should Be Taken in All Other Circumstances?
SMAPPID
- Secure the firearm
- Mark employees position, empty casings and bullet frags
- Advise employees immediate supervisor who will advise DC
- Preserve cases/frags where possible
- Photograph and Preserve the scene
- Investigation and Interviews
- Debrief
When Must a Supervisor Be Notified of a Taser Presentation or Deployment?
As soon as practicable.
In the case of rural employees they must notify the nearest onduty supervisor.
What Are The Supervisors Actions After An Employees TASER Deployment?
1) PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE
2) MEDICAL ATTENTION
3) PRESERVE THE SCENE
4) COLLECT EVIDENCE
5) MEDICAL PRACTITIONER FOR THOSE TASERED
6) UPLOAD FOOTAGE AND COMPLETE TOR
7) REVIEW FOOTAGE AND TOR
What Must You Do If An OIA Request Is Made For TASER Data?
Forward the request to the Director of Capability at PNHQ.
In The Event Of a TASER U/D, What Must You Do As a Supervisor?
1) Preserve the scene and obtain all evidence.
2) Withdraw the TASER and consult with the Armoury.
3) Ensure footage is uploaded and TOR submitted for a U/D.
4) Instigate a review and notify PCM.
When Is A Firearms License Holder Disqualified By The Court Under the Trespass Act 1980?
When that persons who commits an offence against the Act and at the time was in possession of a firearm. Disqualification period is 2yrs from the time of conviction.
How Many Years Is A Person Ineligible For Applying For A FLINC Once A PO Is Made Final?
10yrs
When Must A HAP Be Worn?
In circumstances where a firearm is believed to be present except for specialist groups.
Procedure For Making A F/A Safe?
- Treat as loaded
- Point the F/A in a safe direction, finger outside trigger guard
- Unload the magazine and action the F/A
- Label exhibits and store in appropriate exhibits safe
What Are The 6 Interventions Available To Te Tari Pureke?
- Education
- Warnings
- Improvement Notice
- Conditions on License / Dealers
- Suspensions
- Revocations
Who Must Be Advised If Your PCA Determines You Will Deploy With a F/A?
Immediate Supervisors and Comms ASAP
