Chapter 10: Command and Control Flashcards
What threat assessment tool do Police use.
Explain each of its components.
TENR.
Threat. A threat is anything that can cause harm to us, the public, or any property. Threats are assessed.
Exposure. What people or places will be exposed to the threat. Exposure is managed.
Necessity. Do we need to respond now, later or not at all. Ask, what will happen if we act now and what will happen if we delay.
Response. What action will be taken. Response must be considered, timely, proportionate and appropriate. Response should be based on considerations of the above threat, exposure and necessity.
Explain “Command and Control” and the differences between them.
Command goes vertically within one agency.
Control goes horizontally across multiple agencies.
What are the 3 essential elements of command and control.
Leadership
Decision making
Control
What is the role of a incident controller/commander.
To provide leadership, make decisions and ensure tasks set are completed by exercising control.
The incident controller must also ensure key decisions are recorded in the decision log.
List the reasons Police use the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS).
O.P.C.S.A.K.D
It provides one model of command, control and coordination.
It is consistent and required in any interagency response in NZ.
Practised and understood by multi agency partners.
Consistent with command, control and coordination SOP’s.
Provides a platform for interoperability with the Australian Police jurisdictions.
Known at all levels in the Police and is the operating norm for frontline staff.
It does not require Police to learn and practice two models for command, control and coordination or alternate between two models in a situation that escalates into an incident that requires a multi agency response.
List the environments that Police would use the command and control system.
B.R.C.M.P.S
Business as usual Rising tide Critical incidents Major critical incidents Planned operations Spontaneous operations
What are the 3 command levels.
T.O.S
Tactical
Operational
Strategic
Explain the tactical command level and what functions they undertake.
I.I.P.I.M
Tactical command is where resources are directly deployed into the community.
Functions:
Command of the inner cordon
Command of the immediate situation
Command of all Police and resources within cordons
Command within the intent provided by the Operational Commander and Strategic Commander
Manage interagency coordination at the tactical level.
List the environments the Police command and control system would be used in.
B.R.C.M.P.S
Business as usual Rising tide situations Critical incidents Major critical incidents Planned operations Spontaneous Operations
Explain the operational command level and what functions they undertake.
O.R.R.I.M
The operational command level exists when there are multiple tactical level incidents or the complexity of the incident requires a higher level of command.
Functions:
Command of overall incident/s
Command over resource distribution to support tactical commanders
Command of response outside the area of the tactical deployment
Command the response within the intent of the strategic commander.
Manage interagency coordination
Explain the strategic command level and the functions they undertake. (S.C.C.O.P.I)
Functions
R.M.C.L
The strategic command level applies when the scope, consequence, community, or political implications of the event are significant and require dedicated attention.
Functions: R.M.C.L
Command the overall response
Command multiple operational level activities
Command the community consultation response process
Provide a liaison between the operation and the Police executive, government, media and agencies.
What is the internationally recommended span of control?
Between 2 and 7 direct reports, depending on the complexity of incident or operation.
What are the obligations of a commander or controller.
A controller has the responsibility of community safety, the health and well being of staff and the wider reputation of Police.
They must ensure they act lawfully, ethically and professionally.
What is an appreciation.
An appreciation is a process for problem solving and decision making.
It follows a set process so that factors and alternatives are considered.
What is the appreciation format used by Police.
A.F.C.O
Aim
Factors
Courses of action
Outline plan
