Command and control. Emergency management Flashcards
When responding to an incident, who has the primary responsibility for risk management?
The primary responsibility to ensure risk is managed appropriately is with the incident controller.
What is TENR?
Threat
Exposure
Necessity
Response
Tell me about TENR?
TENR is to be at the core of determining how police intervene or deploy.
It is a decision-making process that supports the timely and accurate assessment of information.
Any response must be considered, timely, proportionate and appropriate.
Tell me about command and control.
Command operates vertically across agencies.
Control operates horizontally across agencies.
A controller can only command staff within their own agency although the controller does control the incident.
Review the command and control chart.
What are the three essential elements of command and control?
Leadership
Decision-making
Control
What model does the New Zealand police use for command and control?
That CIMS model.
It coordinates the efforts of different agencies working towards the common goal of responding to an incident.
CIMS recognises that each agency needs to retain its own command structure and working methods to function properly.
It is an over arching incident management system.
What are the three specific command levels?
Tactical
Operational
Strategic
You do not always need an operational or strategic commander but you will always need a tactical commander.
Tell me about tactical commanders.
The tactical level commander will command the inner cordon, the immediate situation, all police and resources within cordons, and command within the intent provided by the operational commander. The strategic commander, if one is appointed will manage interagency coordination at the tactical level.
Tell me about operational command
This level exists when there are multiple tactical level activities or when the complexity of the situation requires a higher level of command.
The operational level commander will command the overall incident, the resource distribution, AOS, interagency coordination and command the response within the strategic commanders intent if there is one.
Tell me about strategic command.
You need a strategic commander when the scope, consequence, community or political implications of an event is significant and requires dedicated attention.
The strategic commander commands the overall police response, multiple operational level activities, the community consultation response and liaises between the operation and the police executive.
What is the recommended number of direct reports for a controller or commander?
2-7. Depends on the complexity of the incident or operation. The controller or commander must be given sufficient capacity and capability within the span of control or command to execute the mission.
Outline the appreciation format used by the New Zealand police
Aim
Factors
Courses of action
Outline plan
This is commonly referred to by the pneumonic of AFC0
Tell me about the AIM
The AIM is the intent statement.
For example the aim is to “effectively police a public event”.
The aim should start with “to” and can include the what how when why or where.
Tell me about the factors.
The factor is the circumstance, affects or influences which might impact on the conduct of the operation.
You should ask “so what” followed by “therefore”.
Factors to consider include ground, time & space, weather, risks, budget, media, political considerations. (Plus others).
Tell me about courses of action.
Once factors have been considered, logical appropriate and distinguishable courses of actions will be identified to achieve the aim.
Each course of action should be assessed looking at their advantages and disadvantages. That helps come up with a plan.
Tell me about the plan.
The plan will cover the situation, the mission and the execution. This outline plan will be developed into an operational action plan.
Tell me about GSMEAC.
Ground
situation
mission
execution
administration and logistics
command and signals
Tell me about ground.
Ground covers an overview of terrain and should include any risks or hazards in the area. Should include relevant distances and any factors such as day or night changes.
Tell me about situation
This is a summary and background so that staff can fully understand what is happening and why police are involved. You would detail assumptions made, any threats and police resources required.
Tell me about mission
This is a clear and concise statement as to the police role.
Would always start with “to…”
Is often the same as the aim from the appreciation.
