Chapter 2 - Fireams, Taser Flashcards
Under Arms Act 1983 section 40, Every person in passion of any firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon shall, on demand, give what kind of details to Police?
His/Her full name, address, and date of birth to police.
Under Arms Act 1983 section 66, Occupier of premises or driver of vehicle deemed to be in possession of firearm. airgun, pistol, imitation firearm, restricted weapon or explosive found therein unless…
He proves that it was not his property and that it was in the possession of some other person.
When a constabulary employee may carry firearms:
a) When their perceived ummulative assessment of a situation is that it is in, or likely to escalate to be within, the death/grievous bodily harm range of the TOF.
b) ASO or STG, [Protection Services (authorised by DC).]
c) Airport duty under the Civil Aviation Act 1990 or [role of escorts and guards for people carry valuables (authorised by DC)]
d) To destroy animals in circumstances.
e) for training purposes.
What are the responsibilities when firearms are carried:
Employee who carry firearms must:
a) Advise their immediate supervisor and the Police Communication Centre of their decision to deploy with firearms ASAP.
b) Deploy with a TASER where one is available.
c) Wear HAP armour. This includes routine carriage order.
When can firearms be used
a) Training
b) Animal destruction
c) As a tactical option
What are the principles when offenders are armed?
a) Conduct an ongoing TENR assessment during the course of incident.
b) It is better to take the matter too seriously than too lightly
c) Caution is not cowardice.
d) When the offender’s actions permit, focus on de-escalation. communication, and prevention, cordon the are, and adopt the wait and appeal role in order to negotiate a surrender.
e) Never go unnecessarily into danger. However, if the offender is acting in away that makes casualties likely, police must act immediately to prevent this.
f) Treat all armed offenders or offenders believed to be armed, as dangerous and hostile unless there is definite evidence to the contrary.
g) Where practical, police should not use a firearm unless it can be done without endangering other person.
Fire order (F61)
Refer Page 12 - 13
What is the restriction on firing at suspect?
There is no justification for firing at a suspect when they are no longer a threat to life, regardless of the suspect’s previous actions.
What are the rules of warning shots?
Warning shots should not be fired in general.
However, there may be circumstances where a warning shot may be appropriate
a) The suspect has been asked to surrender and has not done so and
b) it can be clearly aimed as a warning shot.
What an incident controller must do when an incident involving death or injury caused through the discharge of a firearm by police employee?
- Take control of the scene.
- Ensure first aid is rendered.
- Manage the scene according to the principles contained in the police intonement in death or serious injuries chapter.
- Inform the DC who will arrange alcohol and illegal drug test for the employee
In all other firearm discharge incident, What are the actions for controller must do?
Take control of the scene and then:
- Mark the discharging employee’s position, empty cartridge cases, bullet fragment, and any other items or people associated with the discharge.
- Preserve the cartridge case and , where possible, the bullet or bullet fragments.
- Secure the firearm and remaining rounds, making the firearm safe as soon as practicable recording any action taken.
- Preserve and photograph the scene where it is believed this may be necessary or relevant for subsequent enquires
- Advise immediate supervisor who then advise the DC.
- Commence review/investigation into the incident.
- Conduct a debrief in compliance with the debriefs chapter.
What are the steps in relation to reporting and investigating unintentional discharges?
- Follow stpes 1- 5 as applicable for all other instances of firearms discharge.
- Notify the District Police professional Conduct Manager.
- Instigate a review of the facts surrounding the incident.
- Send the firearm and any bullet and cartridge case to Police Armoury for examination.
When Tactical options reporting must be submitted by the employee in possession of a firearm?
Presentation, discharge, unintentional discharge and destruction of animals.
A Tactical options report must be submitted by a supervisor whenever a firearm has been discharged resulting in death or injury.
What are the steps for supervisor after taser was used.
- Consult with the operator involved as to whether your physical attendance is necessary at the scene.
- Ensure that proper aftercare and appropriate medical attention where necessary is provided.
- Ensure that:
- The scene is preserved and photographed for enquiries.
- all evidence , including discharged cartridges, wires. probes and sufficient cartridge identification tags are recovered. - Ensure:
- subject exposed to the application of teaser are examined by a registered medical doctor.
- the examination is recorded on a Pol 42 - post taser exposure medical examination form. - Ensure the operator completes the details of all instance of use in the Taser register.
- Ensure the operator submit a TOR.
- Ensure the operator involved:
- uploads the incident footage.
- categorises the uploaded data including the TOR and event details
- shares the event in evidence.com with their supervisor. - Review the taser footage and TOR.
What are the steps for supervisor after taser was presented
- Ensure the operator submit a TOR.
- Ensure the operator completes the details of all instances of arcing in the Taser register.
- Ensure the operator involved:
- upload footage
- categorises the uploaded data including the TOR and event details
- shares the event in evidence.com with their supervisor. - Debrief the officer involved on the incident.
