F061 Flashcards
Minimum force to be used by police
Police employees must always be aware of their responsibilities when using firearms
Under s.62 of the…
Crimes act 1961 an employee is criminally liable for any excess force used.
An overriding…
Requirement in law is that minimum force must be applied to effect the purpose
Where practical
Police should not use a firearm unless it can be done without endangering other persons
When can firearms be used?
Police must only use a firearm for these purposes;
Defending themselves or others.
To defend themselves or others if;
1/2
They fear death or grievous bodily harm to themselves or others, and
Defending themselves or others.
To defend themselves or others if;
2/2
Cannot reasonably protect themselves or others in a less violent manner
S. 48 crimes act 1961
Arresting an offender
To arrest an offender if they
1/3
Believe on reasonable grounds that the offender poses a threat of death or grievous bodily harm in resisting their arrest, and
Arresting an offender
To arrest an offender if they
2/3
The arrest cannot be reasonably effected in a less violent manner, and
Arresting an offender
To arrest an offender if they
3/3
The arrest cannot be delayed without danger to other people
S.39 crimes act 1961
Prevent escape
To prevent an offender escaping if:
1/3
Police believe on reasonable grounds that the offender poses a threat of death or grievous bodily harm to any person (whether an identifiable individual or members of the public at large), and
Prevent escape
To prevent an offender escaping if:
2/3
The offender flees to avoid arrest or escapes after arrest, and
Prevent escape
To prevent an offender escaping if:
3/3
The flight or escape cannot reasonably be prevented in a less violent manner
S 39 crimes act 1961
Destroying animals
To destroy animals in circumstances set out in the “animals on roads” chapter of the police manual
Conditions to be satisfied before firing
An offender must not be shot until all these conditions have been satisfied:
(3 conditions)
