Emergency Management #National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Flashcards
The functions of the New Zealand Police, as described in section 9 of the Policing Act 2008, include
(a) keeping the peace:
(b) maintaining public safety:
(c) law enforcement:
(d) crime prevention:
(e) community support and reassurance:
(f) national security:
(g) participation in policing activities outside New Zealand:
(h) emergency management.
What are the objective of the New Zealand Police under the CDEM
The objective of the New Zealand Police is to minimise the consequences of an emergency on individuals and the community by carrying out the functions of New Zealand Police under the Policing Act 2008
The principles underlying the role of the New Zealand Police under the CDEM are
(a) use, at the discretion of the constable in charge (subject to any direction given by a New Zealand Police operation or tactical commander),—
(i) the ordinary New Zealand Police powers; and
(ii) the special powers created by the declaration of a state of emergency; and
(b) co-ordinate inter-district movement of New Zealand Police personnel in consultation with the National Controller; and
(c) exercise, when needed, the powers of compulsion under the Act when a state of emergency is in force (including entry onto premises, closing of roads and public places, evacuation, and directing activities); and
(d) authorise a person, other than a constable, to exercise, when needed, any of the powers of compulsion under the Act when a state of emergency is in force.
What is level 1 of the Police emergency response process
If an emergency has occurred or may occur that requires a significant and coordinated response beyond that usual for Police or emergency services, then the Police District Commander must arrange for liaison with the appropriate local or CDEM Group Emergency Management Office or EOC as soon as possible.
What is level 2 of the Police emergency response process
If a local or CDEM Group response to the emergency is established, then the
Police District Commander must notify the Commissioner of Police (through the National Manager: Response and Operations and the National Command and Coordination Centre) immediately.
What is level 3 of the Police emergency response process
A declaration of a state of local emergency may be made following the declaration process of the Group’s CDEM plan. This process may include consultation with Police and emergency services, local and group controllers, and the Emergency Management Office.
What is level 4 of the Police emergency response process
Any request for a declaration of a state of local emergency, by Police or others, must go through the relevant CDEM Group processes. A declaration may only be made by the person(s) nominated in the CDEM Group plan.
What is level 5 of the Police emergency response process
If a declaration of a state of local emergency is requested of a CDEM Group but is refused, the matter may be referred to the Commissioner of Police (through the National Manager: Response and Operations) for resolution in consultation with the group and the National Controller.
What are two types of declaration for a state of emergency
- State of national emergency.
* Local state of emergency.
What is stage 1 in the declaration of a state of emergency
District Commanders should commence an early liaison with regional CDEM Group EOC staff in the event of an impending or developing emergency likely to be outside of, or beyond the scope of combined emergency services response.
What is stage 2 in the declaration of a state of emergency
Where an emergency is beyond the scope and resources of Police and combined emergency services, the district commander may request the CDEM Group to provide support and/or declare a state of emergency.
What is stage 3 in the declaration of a state of emergency
Local Controllers must be kept informed of all related activities undertaken by Police during a state of emergency.
What is stage 4 in the declaration of a state of emergency
The National Manager: Response and Operations, PNHQ, must be notified when a state of emergency is declared.
