AO STUDY Flashcards
LEGAL JUSTIFACTION
A police/authorised officer’s authority to use force on another in the lawful execution of their duty is found in the Crimes Act 1961. What do the following sections relate to?
- Section 39
- Section 40
- Section 41
- Section 48
- Section 39 - Executing process or in arrest.
- Section 40 - Preventing escape or rescue.
- Section 41 - Preventing suicide or certain offences.
- Section 48 - Self defence/ defence of another.
Section 62 of the crimes act 1961 relates to the excess use of force, fill in the gaps.
Everyone _____ by law to use force is _____ for any excess, according to the _____ and _____ of the _____ that constitutes the excess.
Everyone AUTHORISED by law to use force is CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE for any excess, according to the NATURE and QUALITY of the ACT that constitutes the excess.
TACTICAL OPTIONS FRAMEWORK(TOF)
The TOF is an operational tool that assists officers to decide on the most appropriate level of force given all the circumstances.
Remember legal authority is derived from law, not the TOF!
In general terms, list the 5 ‘Subject behaviours” within the TOF.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
- Cooperative.
- Passive Resistance.
- Active Resistance.
- Assaultive.
- GBH or Death.
“Perceived Cumulative Assessment” (PCA), fill in the gaps;
The officer’s _____ assessment, and continuous _____ of an incident, using _____, based on information known about the _____ and the _____ behaviour.
The officer’s SUBJECTIVE assessment, and continuous REASSESSMENT of an incident, using TENR, based on information known about the SITUATION and the SUBJECT’S behaviour.
TENR
TENR is a systematic threat assessment process that is intended to provide better outcomes for police, increase staff and public safety, eliminate ‘preventable’ harm and reduce criticism.
TENR is an acronym for;
T-
E-
N-
R-
T - THREAT
E - EXPOSURE
N - NECESSITY
R - RESPONSE
The ‘T’ in TENR is divided into 4 sub-headings, list them;
- Intent.
- Capability.
- Opportunity.
- Environment.
The ‘E’ in TENR is divided into 2 sub-headings, list them;
- Safety.
2. Security.
The ‘N’ in TENR is divided into 3 sub-headings, list them;
- Immediate Action.
- Delayed Action.
- No Action.
Any police RESPONSE must be _____, _____ and _____ in the circumstances.
Any police RESPONSE must be TIMELY, PROPORTIONATE and APPROPRIATE in the circumstances.
OC SPRAY
OC spray is personal issue; you are responsible for its safe keeping and handling during the course of your duty.
What are the 4 pre-operational checks?
1.
2.
3.
4.
- Nozzle is not obstructed.
- Canister is not damaged.
- Content is verified.
- Expiry date.
You must be satisfied that when using OC spray, your PCA is that the persons behaviour is within or beyond the _____ _____ range of the TOF and it cannot be resolved by _____ _____ means.
.You must be satisfied that when using OC spray, your PCA is that the persons behaviour is within or beyond the ACTIVE RESISTANCE range of the TOF and it cannot be resolved by LESS FORCEFUL means.
Members may only use OC spray when exercising any of their statutory powers and/or carrying out their lawful duties, list 4 situations when OC spray may be used;
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
- Executing/attempting to execute arrest, warrant, process, sentence.
- Prevent escape after arrest/flight to evade arrest.
- Resolve incident where person likely to injure themselves.
- Prevent offence likely to cause injury to person or property.
- Defend self or others.
- Stop a BOP.
- Deter attacking animals.
In ideal conditions, the effective firing range of Police issue OC Spray is between 1 to ____ metres.
The canister has sufficient spray for approximately __ x 1 second bursts.
In ideal conditions, the effective firing range of Police issue OC Spray is between 1 to 3.5 metres.
The canister has sufficient spray for approximately 8 x 1 second bursts.
Aftercare procedures shall commence as soon as practicable but not before the member has eliminated any potential injury or further risk of physical harm. List 4 aftercare considerations.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
- Reassurance.
- Maintain Presence.
- Face into the wind.
- Apply cool water.
- Bio-shield.
- Consider removal of contaminated clothing.
- Contact lenses.
- Do not rub eyes.
Medical attention must be immediately provided when (1) Subject does not recover within 45 minutes, List the other 2;
1.
2.
- Complains of, or appears to be, suffering from a medical condition.
- Asks for medical attention.