FIRE ORDERS - AOS Flashcards
FIRE ORDERS
Responsibility for knowing when firearms may be used.
Every police employee issued with a firearm is personally responsible for ensuring they are thoroughly conversant with relevant law, particularly sections;
- sec. 39
- sec. 40
- sec. 41
- sec. 48
- sec. 62
of the Crimes Act 1961 and all relevant instructions and guidelines contained in Police instructions.
FIRE ORDERS
Conditions to be satisfied before use.
The circumstances justifying Police firing at an offender can change very rapidly.
Any employee that fires a shot must be personally satisfied through their PCA that there exists justification to do so.
FIRE ORDERS
An offender MUST NOT be shot without first considering;
COMMUNICATION
They must first have been asked to surrender (unless it is impracticable or unsafe to do so, and;
LESS VIOLENT MANNER
It must be clear they cannot be disarmed or arrested without first being shot, and;
DELAY (NECESSITY)
It must be clear that further delay in apprehending the offender would be dangerous or impractical.
FIRE ORDERS
Police must ONLY use a firearm for these following purposes;
Sec. 48
LAWFUL PURPOSE - Sec. 48 - DEFENDING THEMSELVES
- They fear death or GBH to themselves or others, and;
- Cannot reasonably protect themselves or others in a less violent manner.
FIRE ORDERS
Police must ONLY use a firearm for these following purposes;
Sec. 39
LAWFUL PURPOSE - Sec. 39 - ARRESTING AN OFFENDER
- Believe on reasonable ground that the offender poses a threat of death or GBH in resisting their arrest, and;
- The arrest cannot be reasonably effected in a less violent manner, and;
- The arrest cannot be delayed without danger to other people.
FIRE ORDERS
Police must ONLY use a firearm for these following purposes;
Sec. 40
LAWFUL PURPOSE - Sec. 40 - PREVENTING ESCAPE
- Police believe on reasonable grounds that the offender poses a threat of death or GBH to any person (whether an identifiable individual or members of the public at large), and;
- The offender flees to avoid arrest or escapes after arrest, and;
- The flight or escape cannot be reasonable prevented in a less violent manner.
FIRE ORDERS
Police must ONLY use a firearm for these following purposes;
Destroying Animals
LAWFUL PURPOSE - DESTROYING ANIMALS
- To destroy animals in circumstances set out in the animals chapter of the Police Manuel.
FIRE ORDERS
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender BELIEVED to be armed, you should observe the basic principles:
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Conduct ongoing TENR assessment during the course of an incident.
FIRE ORDERS
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender BELIEVED to be armed, you should observe the basic principles:
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It is better to take the matter too seriously than too lightly.
FIRE ORDERS
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender BELIEVED to be armed, you should observe the basic principles:
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Caution is not cawardice.
FIRE ORDERS
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender BELIEVED to be armed, you should observe the basic principles:
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When the offender’s actions permit, focus on de-escalation, communication, and prevention, cordon the area, and adopt the wait and appeal role in order to negotiate a surrender.
FIRE ORDERS
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender BELIEVED to be armed, you should observe the basic principles:
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Never go unnecessarily into danger. However if the offender is acting in a way that makes casualties likely, Police must act immediately to prevent this.
FIRE ORDERS
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender BELIEVED to be armed, you should observe the basic principles:
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Treat all offenders as armed, as dangerous and hostile unless there is definite evidence to the contrary.
FIRE ORDERS
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender BELIEVED to be armed, you should observe the basic principles:
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Where practical, Police should not use a firearm unless it can be done without endangering persons.
4 Cardinal Rules Of Safety
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1) ALL GUNS ARE LOADED
- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded until you have UNLOADED the firearm and it has been proven safe.
