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Family Harm Flashcards

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What are the 6 core principles that guide Police practice in Family Harm

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  • Early intervention (eyes wide open at all FH investigations)
  • Culturally appropriate
  • Safety (all parties, children and officers)
  • Collection of risk information (to enable planning, assessment, risk management and guide decisions)
  • Accountability (thorough investigation to hold aggressor to account)
  • Working collaboratively (with FH specialists in police, multi agencies, police to provide quality info to agencies and active case management)
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What does the Duluth power and control wheel highlight

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The tactics of abuse most universally experienced by battered women include intimation, isolation, emotional and economic abuse, and using children to manipulate.

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As per the Duluth model, what is an example of this intimidation?

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Abusers using overt threats and actual harm to animals as a tool to control their family (36.5% of partner violence victims report pet injured or killed)

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What are some impacts on children exposed to FH

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  • Difficulty learning
  • Becoming offender or victim
  • Increased chance of mental illness
  • Suicide
  • Increased chance of alcohol and drug abuse,
  • Difficulty forming attachment.
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What are the primary considerations for deciding on bail for a family violence incident (3)

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  • Safety of the victim and family members
  • Linking victim to support and services
  • The possible need for defendant to have cooling off period
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What restrictions are there on Police bail regarding person arrested for Breach of Protection Order?

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They cannot to be granted Police Bail in 24 hrs following arrest unless there is a court hearing earlier than this where court bail can be determined.

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What is the paramount consideration for the court when determining whether to grant bail to some charged with Breach of Protection Order?

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The need to protect the victim and all protected persons

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A person charged with breaching a protection order cannot receive Police Bail during the 24 hours immeidately following their arrest. What happens at the expiry of that 24 hours if they have not been able to appeared in court?

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Pending their court appearance, follow standard procedures for determining whether the person should be granted Police Bail

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Who’s permission must be obtained prior to granting Police bail for a family violence offender

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Supervisor Sgt and above

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What should a prosecutor consider in opposing court bail in family violence cases

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The need to ensure:

  • Victim and families safety
  • Any safety plans in place
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What should be considered when the perpetrator of a family harm incident is on EM bail to an address, and as a result of a family incident, is served a PSO?

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Consider opposing Perpetrator’s EM bail to that address

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Other than a Family Harm investigation, Police Employees who perpetrate family violence will be subject to the processes of what?

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The code of conduct

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What do Police need to balance when dealing with a Police employee involved in a FH episode?

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The Police must balance:

  • Its responsibility as an employer to support employees and their families, and
  • Act consistently and appropriately, with the public interest and the reputation of Police in mind.
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When a police employee is involved in a family harm episode, what two actions should Poloice take?

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  • The normal Police response applies
  • Welfare considerations for both parties, and the shift supervisor, where appropriate, refer the matter to the welfare officer
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What should Police consider regarding an officer involved in FH incident

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  • Impact of criminal offending and ability to remain Police employee
  • Compatibility of employee to continue in Policing role if convicted of FV or respondent in PO
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When do these policies and procedures pertaining to Police employees and famly harm apply?

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  • Comes to supervisors attention that employee maybe experiencing/involved in FH (employee victim or offender)
  • Police attend and although no offending is disclosed, a warning or PSO is issued and/or there are concerns that the FH will continue or esclate.
  • Police attend and FH is disclosed and the employee is victim or offender
  • Police become aware Temporary or final protection order issued, and the employee is either the respondent or protect person
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What must occur when employee is charged or convicted of FV offending? (3)

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  • Shift supervisor must report this to District Employee Practice manager and Police Professional Conduct Manage, who advise relevant District Commander or National Manager
  • Welfare contact and counselling through EAP must be offered to victim and, if appropriate to offender.
  • The employee practice manager in cosultation with the National Manager: Police Professional Conduct must determine the employees suitability to continue working in current role and if any variations are appropriate
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  1. What must a police officer do if they are the respondent of a PO order?
  2. What must the serving officer do?
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  1. Respondent must report fact in writing, including details of the proceeding, to their supervisor who then must inform Human Resource Manager and Police Professional Conduct Manager
  2. Serving officer are required to send copy of PO to District Commander or National Manager (or the Deputy Chief Executive: People of the respondent is at superintendent level or above)
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What should occur with a applicant or protected person who is an employee?

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Employee should be encouraged to report confidentially to Welfare and/or supervisor so appropriate advice can come from EAP

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Can constables subject to a PO carry firearms & appointments?

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No, this breaches the order.

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What should occur before supporting application to vary standard condition regarding weapons in PO. ie to handle firearms exhibits etc? (3)

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Make enquiries to consider:

  • nature, duration, type of FH disclosed
  • employees role
  • views of person protected
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Who makes final decision on Police support of varying Police Employee standard condition

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Deputy Chief Executive: People in consultation with Nation Manager: Criminal Investigations Group on receipt of report from district

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What is a police safety order?

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An immediate order issued by a qualified constable(or a constable authorised by a qualified constable) under s.28 Family Violence Act.

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Does a PSO order require the victims consent?

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No

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What is a qualified constable for the purposes of a PSO?

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A Substantive Sergeant, or a Constable formally appointed/authorised under s63 Policing Act to the appropriate level.

An Acting Sergeant is not qualified

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What three immediate effects do a police safety order do?

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Bound Person to:

  • Surrender any weapon/firearms licence
  • Vacate land/building occupied by person at risk.
  • Provide cooling off period (to allow person at risk to seek support, including apply for temporary protection order)
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What other longer term effects do PSO’s have on the bound person? (3)

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Bound person must not:

  • engage in behaviour amounting family violence to person at risk (PAR)
  • make unauthorised contact with PAR
  • encourages others to do anything that would be prohibited by the order if done by bound person.
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What type of contact would be authorised and not in breach of a PSO? (4)

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  1. reasonably necessary in an emergency
  2. permitted under any special condition of sny relevant protection order
  3. in order to attend FGC
  4. to attend proceeding in court that would be jointly attended.
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What effect does a PSO have on a Parenting Order?

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Parenting Order is suspended

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When can PSO be issued?

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A PSO can be issued against a person who is in a family relationship with another person and there is reasonable grounds to believe that the PSO is necessary to make that other person safe from FV.

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If person is ARRESTED for FV then released for insufficient evidence, can a PSO order then be issued?

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YES

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Can a PSO be issued if person posing risk is CHARGED for family violence offence

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No, Bail conditions will set out same conditions as PSO

33
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What constitutes a Family Relationship

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  • Intimate partner
  • Family member
  • Usually shares household
  • A close personal relationship
34
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What factors should be considered when deciding to issue a PSO?

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  • Total concern for safety (determined during on duty FH investigation)
  • Safety actions suggested in frontline safety plan
  • Where violence occurred/likely to occur
  • Welfare of children residing with PAR
  • hardship cause by issuing PSO
  • Other relevant matters as per s.29
35
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When considering hardship caused by PSO what should be considered? (5)

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  • Who will have Family car
  • Who is in charge of Family finances
  • The financial abilty of the bound person to find alternative accommodation
  • Whether any child has illness/disability requiring intensive care
36
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What should occur if a parenting order is in place

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Inform FV coordinator/FH specialist. Be aware of dangers to the children that may not immediately be apparent

37
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When does a PSO order start and how long can they exist for?

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Start immediately after they are served and for a period not exceeding 10 days

38
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How do you determine the duration of an order? what is a good starting point?

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First consider impact of the PSO (ie hardship, welfare of children, likelihood of inflicting violence etc)

Starting point of 24hrs then consider:

  • weekends, public holidays
  • ability of person at risk to attend court if considering protection order
  • how long it will take to access appropriate support
39
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When would a PSO issued for over 5 days be relevant? (3)

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  • where there is likelihood of serious harm occurring
  • where protection/property orders being sought
  • victim relocation being sought
40
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What are the three required steps before issuing a PSO?

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  1. Complete all enquiries to identify possible offences. If no offences consider PSO
  2. Seek authority to issue from qualified constable (if not available can use comms centre, DCC, or custody Sgts)
  3. Document authorisation to issue at the time it was given. Authorsing Sgt to enter conditions surrounding the PSO in ONDUTY/notebook (important should it later be challenged)
41
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What powers do you have once you decide to issue a PSO to someone? (3)

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  1. detain up to 2 hours (after deemed necessary and authorisation obtained)
  2. remove from premises to station, car etc
  3. Power to arrest if refuses to remain
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What happens if unable to serve PSO during time of detention? (2)

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Must release the person. You then have 48 hours to issue & serve. The opportunity to serve PSO will expire if not served in that time.

PSO NOTE: 48 hour period begins when qualified const authorise PSO

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What should be done with person at risk once PSO issued? (3)

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Implement front line safety plan or other safety measure, including:

  • Contacting specialist support
  • Advocacy arranged to enable contact to occur such as interpreter, sign language expert
  • Advise FV support agency ideally while still at scene as part of front line safety plan

As a part of the frontline safety plan, arrange support and temporary accommodation (if required) for bound person

44
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Procedures once PSO served (7)

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  1. Explain to bound person nature, duration and effect.
  2. Risk needs assessment
  3. Capture PSO on ONDUTY (or CRL if PSO not available)
  4. Upon serving ensure bound person: a. surrenders all firearms, weapons and firearms licence b. vacates land or building occupied by person at risk (irrelevant if bound person has financial interest)
  5. Take contact details of bound person so can discuss prevention options later
  6. Contact appropriate agency for support of person at risk
  7. Before end of shift complete family harm investigation into ONDUTY
45
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What must be done regarding firearms and weapons when PSO served (4)

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  1. demand surrender of FA
  2. Demand surrender of FA licence (consider revoking licence per S27 AA)
  3. If suspect has FA’s then consider S18 S& S search
  4. Police must provide suitable storage for all weapons for period of FA licence suspension
46
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How do we prevent breaches of PSO

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  • contact person at risk, 24-48 hrs after PSO served to check: no breaches have occurred, they understand what constitutes a breach
  • visit bound person (especially if high risk) to allow engagement and offer support services to address FH. To ensure they understand the PSO and what constitutes a breach (especially if intoxicated at time it was served)
47
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Is breaching a PSO an Offence.

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No. But a power of arrest occurs if believe on reasonable grounds has refused or failed to comply with the order. May use reasonable force to arrest

48
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What occurred if you find the bound person breaching a PSO? (4)

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  1. You may arrest them using reasonable force if required
  2. If detained, they must appear in court within 24 hours
  3. Complaint to court requesting order under S45
  4. If No court in 24hrs then release on summons. Note: Can be arrested for failing to appear on summons
49
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What is the process open to you if a person breaches a PSO and absconds? (5)

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  • Must capture breach on ONDUTY or advise CRL
  • 1 month to locate person (from time breach occurred)
  • 24 hours to get to court once located
  • File a complaint and order sought per s45

You may also apply for WTA to provide a power of entry

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What is process of obtaining a WTA for breaching the PSO and it’s effects, requirments and duration (6)

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  • Apply to court for a WTA to be issued under s.51
  • Once issued, record as alert in NIA
  • WTA provides power of entry/reasonable force for reasonable belief bound person at at specific address
  • Once located, bring person to court ASAP (civil rules of evidence apply)
  • If not located within one month WTA must be withdrawn at court
51
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What must happen to a WTA that has been issued for a breach of PSO after one month?

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Must be brought before court and withdrawn.

52
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How long, after a WTA has been issued, should you look for Bound person

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You have one month to bring the person before the court

53
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When does the WTA alert expire in NIA. What does this mean for the court issued WTA

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10 days, but remains active in the court.

54
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Are charging documents filed in court for breaching a PSO?

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No as it is not and offence. A copy of the complaint (POL2142) is electronically sent to the court however the original must be sworn at court by Constable named on complaint

Complaints cannot be filed electronically like charging documents

55
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What can court do if finds person has breached PSO? (4)

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  • Continue with existing order
  • if PSO hasn’t expired, direct that another PSO be issued for period not exceeding 10 days
  • if PSO expired, direct another is issued
  • Adjourn so DC Judge can consider if temporary PO should be issued
56
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If new PSO is directed by Court, what arrangements will the Prosecutor make? (3)

What must be remembered?

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Arrange for the PSO to be issued by a role-hole, determined by the following order:

  • issued by officer of the court
  • issued by constable in vicinity of court
  • issued by prosecutor (if a constable)

Remember 2 hour holding period to issue the PSO

57
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What must the prosecutor,officer of court,constable advise the person at risk after a breach of PSO?

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Court decision and subsequent action

58
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What if person at risk is not at court (3)

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If the PAR is not at court, ensure that contact is made with the PAR by:

  • making three phone attempts in an hour
  • arranging for local unit to 4Q

Ensure you update NIA to reflect action taken

59
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Is the onus on CRL or District to ensure this is done

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the District however CRL are able to assist

60
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What is the only offence relating to PSO?

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Failing to remain while safety order issued. 2 hour limit of detention. $500 fine

61
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Can a PSO be issued on child?

What are the special circumstances and considerations (3)

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A PSO can only be issued against 16 & 17 years and in special circumstances.

  1. Reasonable Grounds necessary to make family member, or someone in close family relationship safe from family violence. AND
  2. Must have HIGH ‘total level of concern’ in ONDUTY
  3. Approved by Senior Sgt or above. AND Snr Sgt has consulted with OT regarding placement
62
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What other matters need to be addressed concerning the 5F file with a child 16 & 17yrs (6)

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  1. Quality 5F file on ONDUTY
  2. Joint guidance Police/OT
  3. Record decision making & consultation with OT
  4. Record justification for duration
  5. ensure all parties fully informed and understand implications of PSO
  6. Update NIA
63
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How should we treat 16 & 17yr olds differently when considering a PSO?

What duration should be considered

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Take holistic approach consider developmental potential, health needs, whakapapa, language, cultural identity and values

The least restrictive time possible to enable that cool off period

64
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You have the same 2 hr period to issue the PSO. While in detention are protections under s214 OTA applicable?

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No, as the 2 hr detention is not an arrest w/out warrant. However s 23 BOR applies

65
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What three things must be undertaken in the 2 hours

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  1. authorisation to issue the order
  2. issue the order
  3. serve the order
66
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If child fails to remain the 2 hrs what applies?

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  • its a criminal offence so s214 OTA applies
  • subject to $500 fine
  • will be dealt with in Youth Court
67
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What occurs if child (16 & 17 yrs) breaches PSO?

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  • MAY take into custody (max 24 hrs to be taken to court)
  • deal with by complaint to DC
  • must be summonsed if can’t get to court in 24 hrs.
  • as no offence s214 wont apply. But best to consider these provisions (ie issuing a summons may achieve the purpose)
68
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When must Police be involved in serving a Protection Order (PO) (4)

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  1. Respondent holds FA licence
  2. Respondent believe to be in possession of FA’s
  3. Assessed as being significant risk to server.
  4. PO granted without notice
69
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What will Police ensure regarding PO’s (5)

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  • information sharing, risk assessment and safe service practices for PO’s
  • At time of service, demand surrender of FA’s and FA licences
  • Staff safety paramount during service
  • Serving officer will advise protected person once served
  • All breaches taken seriously. Most cases offender arrested and prosecuted.
70
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On making a Temporary PO what is deemed to have occurred to a respondents FA licence? What happens when the PO is final?

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On the issuing of a temporary Protection Order, FA licence is suspended.

When made final, FA licence revoked.

71
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What is the condition of every PO regarding weapons

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Respondent must not:

  1. possess any weapon (firearm, airgun, restricted weapon, ammunition etc)
  2. hold a firearms licence
72
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What must the respondent do in these circumstances (has weapons/FA Licence)?

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Surrender weapons under control and any FA licence held: ASAP and less than 24 hours and on demand at any time by constable

73
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What must be done if you are aware of a respondent of an old non molestation or non violence order having a FA licence

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Contact inspector to consider revocation of FA licence (27 AA) non molestation or non violence are to be treated as if they were PO’s under the new act

74
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What should occur if we become aware a respondent is trying to coerce the protected person to seek discharge of a protection order

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oppose application if history of parties indicates PO should stay in place.

75
Q

What should be considered if there is belief respondent is in possession of or have access to firearms.

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S18 S&S act. Report must be sent to commissioner in 3 days

76
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What should police do with FA’s when PO is made (suspension of FA licence) and when PO is final (revoked)

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While suspended provide suitable safe storage When revoked dispose of firearms per S28 AA

77
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What must the officer serving a PO do once served (6)

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  • Give notice to O/C closest station to where served
  • Inform Victim
  • Document Victim contact in NIA
  • Forward notice of service to FC.
  • Maintain national recording standards
  • PO to be deleted from Police file record to comply with Privacy act as it is owned by the court.
78
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What must occur where respondent of PO is a Police officer?

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Send copy of PO or variation to District Commander / National Manager ,or the Deputy Chief Executive: People if the respondent is of a Superintendent’s level or above.

79
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Who autherises the issue of a PSO on 16 & 17 year old

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Senior Sgt or above after consultation with OT

S/Sgt CPK (22 decks)

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