FH11: Police Safety Orders Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of a PSO?

A

To protect a person at risk from harm, harassment or intimidation

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2
Q

What are the standard conditions of a PSO?

A
  • Vacate land/building
  • Surrender Weapons
  • Suspension of Firearms license
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3
Q

What is the maximum duration of a PSO?

A

No longer than 10 days

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4
Q

What is a qualified constable?

A

Sargeant and above

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5
Q

What can you do when proposing to issue a PSO against a person and how long for?

A

May detain a person not exceeding 2 hours but only detain at address found and hold until order is served.

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6
Q

Does police need consent to serve a PSO? And why?

A

No, avoid person at risk being blamed

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7
Q

When must the PSO be served? And why?

A

Must be served as soon as practicable as the order lapses after 48 hours.

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8
Q

What must be explained to the Bound person and Person at Risk for a PSO?

A
  • Purpose of order
  • Effect of order
  • Duration of order
  • Consequences of contravening order
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9
Q

What happens if the Bound Person breaches their PSO?

A

Must be brought before the District Court within 24 hours

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10
Q

What happens when a Bound Person breaches their PSO and Absconds?

A

Advise comms and you have one month from time of breach to locate them and bring into custody.

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11
Q

What happens if a bound person cannot be brought into the district court in the 24 hour period?

A

They must be released and served with a summons to appear before court.

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12
Q

What happens if a Bound person fails to appear in District Court after receiving Summons to appear?

A

District court may issue a warrant to arrest or bring to court

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13
Q

When can you arrest a bound person in regards to PSOs?

A
  • When the person being issued an order fails to remain at place detained
  • Breaches PSO
  • Detained if bound person fails to comply with conditions
  • Taking a person into custody for breaching PSO
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14
Q

Identify the Courts options when dealing with a breach of PSO?

A

No further action
Issue a new PSO
Issue a PO

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