Control and Command Flashcards
What does TENR stand for
T - Threat is assessed.
E - Exposure is managed.
N - Necessity to intervene immediately is considered.
R - Any Response is proportionate.
In an operational context what is Control
‘Control’, operates horizontally across agencies
In an operational context what is Command
‘Command’, which operates vertically within an agency.
The ability to effectively command, lead and control a Police operation is fundamental to policing in New Zealand. Command includes
leadership
Control and effective decision making
Behaving lawfully and ethically
With a prevention and victim focus
What are the three essential elements of Control and Command
- Leadership
- Decision making (key decisions are recorded or documented.)
- Control.
What is CIMS
Coordinated Incident Management System
Why do Police use the CIMS model
- It provides one model of command, control and coordination
- It is consistent with (and required in) any interagency response in NZ
- It is understood and practised by our multi agency partners
- It is consistent with command, control and coordination SOPs already in place (to national level)
- It provides a platform for inter-operability with Australian Police jurisdictions (based on the ANZPAA model)
- It is already known at all levels of Police and is the operating norm for front line (response) staff at emergency incidents
- It does not require Police to learn and practice two models of command, control and coordination; nor alternate between the two in a rising tide event that develops in such a way that it requires a multi-agency response.
The Police Control and Command System will be utilised in a variety of environments including:
- business as usual
- rising tide incidents
- critical incidents
- major critical events
- planned operations
- spontaneous operations
What is the principal for Unity of Control and Command
There can be only one Control or Command structure or control and command authority at any one time
What is the internationally recommended span of control
Between 2 to 7 direct reports
Key Points for continuity of Control and Command are
Must be sustainable
The Controller or Commander can delegate particular tasks and have identified officers as replacements
Staff know the identity of these replacements
There must be a process to ensure that operations are not disrupted or delayed
During the planning phase, alternative headquarters, contingency plans and a reserve capability are put in place.
The principle of Delegation of Control or Command comprises of
The centralisation of control/command and decentralisation of execution
What are the Obligations of Controllers and Commanders
Community safety
The health and well-being of staff
The wider reputation of Police
They behave lawfully, ethically and professionally
What are the five response levels in CIMS
- National
- Regional
- Local
- Incident
- Community
Transitioning of Control and Command Who will take initial Control or Command on reporting to Comms centre
The Shift Commander of the Communications Centre
What factors are considered in the handing over of control or command.
Competency of the designate to carry out the role
The designate needs to be in possession of critical information
The designate needs to have effective control of resources
Note# Command and Control cannot be seized or take, it should be formally handed over
What is the Chief of Staff referred to as
A Response Manager in the CIMS structure
What are the responsibilities of the Response Manager (Chief of Staff)
The Chief of Staff will relieve the Operation(s) Controller or Commander of the day-to-day running of the operation and similarly not be burdened with media and other pressures
What is the NZ Police Critical Incident Appreciation Process
- Aim
- Factors
- Courses of action
- Outline plan
A,Factors,C,O - What are generally considered
Ground Time & space Weather & Environment Risks Legislation Budget Media Political considerations Police role Log Health & Safety Intelligence Community Impact Assessment Offenders
A,F,C,Outline Plan. What is contained in the outline plan
- Situation - the background to the operation
- Mission - generally a further development of the aim
- Execution
AIM,F,C,O
Aim: To effectively police a public event. Purpose: To police the event with an appropriate number of Police staff proportionate to the risk posed and taking into account available resources and the events impact on the surrounding community. Trust and confidence must be maintained. Key Tasks: Police will attend the public event in a support role with a view to maintaining law and order and preventing crime. The operation will involve limited staff numbers equipped with relevant equipment and working an hour either side of the event. End State: To restore the community to BAU. Factors
A,F,Courses of Action,O What do the courses of action achieve
The Aim
What is RIOD
Real-time Intelligence for Operational Deployment
What types of Operational Orders are there
Warning Orders Administrative Instructions Operation Instructions Operation Orders Movement Orders
Operational Order format. What does GSMEAC mean
Situation Ground Mission Execution Administration and logistics Command and Signals Appendices
At an Ops Briefing If someone appears inattentive when notes are being taken, the Controller/ Commander must
Note the person’s name beside that part of the orders where the inattention occurred
During the confirmation stage, they can check that the employee understoodcc
Where possible, the incident controller should be a
constable at the rank of sergeant or above in the district
In situations where incident control remains with the Communications Centre, the role of forward commander should be passed to
A suitable field supervisor
What is the process that applies (not necessarily in the order shown) when the Communications Centre is exercising command responsibility.
1 The authority of the shift commander is delegated to Communications Centre team leaders and dispatchers.
2 District field units must comply with directions of dispatchers and Communications Centre team leaders relating to the deployment and response to incidents as if they were directions from the Communications Centre shift commander.
3 When determining the appropriate deployment of resources, dispatchers and team leaders must take into account local district policies and priorities.
4 Any queries relating to operational matters must be first referred to field supervisors or Communications Centre team leaders.
5 The Communications Centre shift commander has the final decision in operational matters.
The designated incident controller should not be delegated control until they have had the opportunity to:
− Establish an incident control point
− Familiarise themselves with the incident and obtain a briefing
− Formulate a response plan.
When a decision has been made transfer control of the incident to an identified Unit and they have been notified and are ready to assume control what is the process for the transfer of the incident
- Formally appoint them incident controller
- Assign a command call sign if necessary
- Record the fact of appointment in the event text
- Ensure all responding units are aware of the transfer of control.
In order to put the event information into a usable format, communicators use a process known as six steps. What are they
- Summary of incident, including weapons.
- Time delay.
- Direction of travel.
- Mode of travel.
- Description of offender / vehicles.
- Additional relevant information (hazards, weapons etc).
