Arms act Flashcards
What Information are persons with a firearms required to give when requested by constable.
Name, DOB, address.
If fail to do so caution and arrest.
Who is responsible for any illegal items found at address and owner not identifiable.
S66-Any person in occupation of land/building is deemed to be in possession unless he/she proves it’s not their property and is in possession of someone else.
Who is deemed to have possession of firearm if located in vehicle and owner not identified.
Driver of vehicle is deemed to be in possession unless he/she proves not their property and in possession of someone else.
If a constable arms the self with a firearm what must they do.
Advise supervisor and Comms.
Deploy with taser where available.
When can police use firearms.
Training, animal destruction, tactical option.
Principles when dealing with armed offenders.
TENR, Take serious not light, caution isn’t coward, De-escalate, prevention, cordon and appeal.
Never go unnecessarily into danger.
Treat all armed offenders as dangerous and hostile unless definite evidence to the contrary.
What legislation is in place that dictates use of force.
CRIMES ACT
S48 - Defend self or others.
S39 - Arrest offender that poses death or GBH.
S40 - Prevent escape, where escape poses threat of death or GBH.
Can you fire at offender when there is no longer a threat to life?
No
There is no justification for firing at offender when no longer a threat to life.
What action must incident controller take when discharge of a firearm involving death or injury occurs.
Take control of scene.
Ensure first aid.
Manage scene.
Inform District Commander.
When must a TOR report be submitted in relation to police use of firearms?
Presentation of firearm.
Discharge.
Unintentional discharge.
Destruction of animal.
Who enters a TOR when use of firearm results in death or injury?
Supervisor.
Conditions to be satisfied before use of firearm.
Delay - it must be clear that further delay in apprehending offender would be dangerous or impractical.
Arrest offender - if cannot be delayed without danger to other people.
Prevent escape - flight or escape cannot be reasonably prevented in less violent manner.
In general warning shots should not be fired, however in special circumstances if fired they should be:
Asked to surrender and if not the Clearly aimed as warning shot.
Unintentional discharge of firearm may occur through.
Operator error
Mechanical fault.
