AOS/PNT - General knowledge

Question 1

How many AOS squads are in New Zealand?

Answer 1

16 in total:
Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua
New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North
Wellington, Gisbourne, Hawkes Bay
Nelson, Greymouth, Christchurch
Dunedin, Invercargill

Question 2

How many PNT squads are in New Zealand?

Answer 2

17 in total:
Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua
New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North
Wellington, Gisbourne, Hawkes Bay
Nelson, Greymouth, Christchurch
Timaru, Dunedin, Invercargill

Question 3

When should PNT be used?

Answer 3

PNT must be used in the resolution of high risk situations.

PNT should also be considered in any other instance where it is believed a trained negotiator will be of assistance to Police in the performance of their duties.

Question 4

What are the three negotiator squads?

Answer 4

1. PNT (Police Negotiation Team)
   District PNT
2. APNT (Advanced Police Negotiation Team)
   Enhanced capability for major incidents (sieges, hostages, terrorist, kidnapping etc).
3. IRF (International Response Team)
   Supports internal/external agencies such as Police Executive, MFAT. Made up of APNT members.

Question 5

Incidents which warrant PNT deployment?

Answer 5

Armed Offenders
Suicidal people (incl via comms)
Search warrants
WTA's
Kidnap for ransom
Unarmed barricaded offender(s)
Cell extractions
People in crisis/mental distress (incl via comms)
Hostage situations
Terrorist incidents
issues motivated groups or individuals (protests)
Any other situation that my be resolved by negotiation

Assisting Corrections Service (MOU in place)

Question 6

What are the positions on a PNT operation?

Answer 6

1. Primary Negotiator
2. Secondary Negotiator
3. Team Leader
4. Log keeper

Complex incidents may also include:
Negotiation Capability Advisor / Negotiation Co-Ord
NCA / Co-Ord assistance
Situation Boards
Team leader assistant
Runner / Logistics
Admin staff
Family liaison / IWO

Intel Officer
Psychiatrist, psychologist or other medical staff (advisory)

Question 7

What does MOREPIES stand for?

Answer 7

Minimal Encouragers
uh huh, yeah. May be non-verbal

Open questions
How would you like this to work out? Tell me about…

Reflecting / mirroring
Brief follow along - repeat last few words

Emotional labelling
Statement of emotions heard - You sound…

Paraphrasing
The facts in your words, keeping original meaning

‘I’ messages
What can I do for you? Establishes ownership.

Effective pauses
Immediately before or after something meaningful

Summary
Periodically cover the main points. Their story and
feelings in your words.