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Chapter 5 - Road policing / Sudden Death Flashcards

1
Q

What is New Zealand’s Road Safety Strategy 2020-2030?

A

Road to Zero

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2
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When was Road to Zero launched?

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December 2019

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3
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What is a fleeing driver?

A

A driver who has been signalled to stop by a Constable

But fails to stop or remain stopped

Or a driver who flies as a result of Police presence

Whether signalled to stop or not.

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4
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What is the paramount consideration in a flaring driver situation?

A

Safety

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5
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What will be reviewed after each fleeing driver event?

Whether the decision was?

A
  • appropriate
  • lawful
  • justified - considering the circumstances
  • compliant with Police Instructions

And

  • whether there are lessons to be learnt and applied.
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6
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What is the overriding principal when applying TENR to a fleeing driver incident?

A

“Safety is success”

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What must be balanced in the TENR risk assessment of a fleeing driver incident?

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  • initial threat posed by the vehicle occupant(s)
  • necessity to immediately apprehend the driver and/or passenger(s)
  • risk of harm to any person if the driver fails to stop or remain stopped
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8
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What should always be considered?

A

Consideration should always be given to delaying the signal to stop

While coordinating tactical options

And/or

Waiting for the wider environment to become safer

And the risk reduced

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9
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What is the hierarchy of identification when identifying a body?

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1) visual ID

2) Fingerprints

3) Odontology

4) Comparison Identification Process

5) DNA

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Visual ID

A

If visually identifiable

And

There is an appropriate person to complete

At the time of ID - consider attaching a photo of deceased to Statement of ID
(to illustrate appearance of deceased)

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Fingerprint ID

A

Check NIA for AFIS -

Contact local SOCO to complete

Request authorisation from the coroner

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Odontology

A

Forensic evaluation of dental evidence

Request authorisation from coroner

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Comparison Identification process

A

Contact duty SAR

-to engage DVI staff

And

advice about the completion of a Comparison Report for the Coroner

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14
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DNA

A

Request authorisation from Coroner

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15
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Is visual ID sufficient?

A

Yes - usually.

However - if the person does not look in death like they did in life - visual ID is not appropriate

Non-visual ID methods are required.

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16
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Who is responsible for obtaining sufficient evidence of Identification?

A

Police

17
Q

Release of body

A

The coroner cannot release the body until satisfied with the identification of the deceased.

18
Q

What is the process when visual identification cannot be established?

A

Consult with District DVI team

who are trained in comparison identification procedures.

Keep duty coroner informed of steps you are taking to ID the deceased.

Do this through NIIO.

19
Q

What is the NIIO?

A

National Initial Investigation office

20
Q

What is the process when media approach Police for comment in the aftermath of a sudden death?

A

Seek advice from the Police Media Team

Consult with the Responsible Coroner -

in cases when Police WISH to make comment in relation to an ACTIVE coronial investigation

21
Q

What is important for Police to recognise in relation to talking to media about sudden death(s)?

A

Important for Police to recognise the restrictions on discussing matters before a coroner

22
Q

Who is responsible for determine the circumstances of a death?

A

It is the coroners role to determine circumstances of death

THEREFORE it is not appropriate for police to make premature comment to the media.

23
Q

What happens when a coroner determines there is NO need for a Post-Mortem?

A

Coroner can authorise release of the body back to whanau

24
Q

Does a coroner have legislative authority to determine the need for a post-Mortem?

A

Yes.

One of the Coroners roles is to determine the cause of death.

They have the legislative authority to determine the need for a post-mortem

To assist them determine the cause of death.

25
Q

What is S43 Coroners Act 2006

A

Restriction on release if no post-mortem directed

26
Q

S43 Coroners act 2006

A

A coroner who decides NOT to direct a pathologist to perform a post-mortem

MUST NOT authorise its release

Earlier than 24 hours

after notifying a Constable of the decision

27
Q

S43(2) Coroners Act 2006

A

Subsection 1 DOES NOT APPLY if a SENIOR SERGEANT or above

Agrees to the coroner releasing the body within the 24hr period

28
Q

If a post-mortem is NOT required, when is the body released back to whanau?

A

Not earlier than

24hrs

after informing Police

UNLESS a senior sergeant or above authorises earlier release.

29
Q

What is the COR 30 form?

A

Police sign the COR 30 when they are satisfied a post-mortem is NOT REQUIRED

Because there are no potential crime concerns

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