Firearms

Question 1

Police focus on two aspects of risk in regards to firearms, name them?

Answer 1

• the magnitude of the consequences that may eventuate
• the likelihood of that event occurring

Question 2

Name the two things that will make Police take more action around firearms

Answer 2

attitude and risk

Question 3

Name the six interventions available to Police around compliance

Answer 3

1. educational material
2. warning letters
3. improvement notice (regulations/conditions/endorsement/permit)
4. Add conditions to dealers licence
5. issue temp suspension or notice of consideration of revocation
6. revoke licence or endorsement

Question 4

Name the four factors to consider around firearms compliance

Answer 4

1. Extent of harm/risk or risk of harm
2. Conduct (behaviours/intent/capability)
3. Public Interest
4. Attitude to compliance

Question 5

Arms Act 1983, S22H
A person is dis from holding a FAL if they have been convicted within prev 10yrs of…

Answer 5

• serious violent offence
• sections of the arms act
• sections of the crimes act
• sections of Misuse of Drugs
• protection order against them

Question 6

If carrying a firearm and commits an offence against the Trespass Act 1980

Answer 6

May be disqual by the court from holding a FA Licence for a period not exceeding 2yrs

Question 7

Firearms when a PSO is issued?

Answer 7

A persons FAL is suspended (24hrs - 10days)

Person must surrender weapons and licence immediately

Question 8

What is the standard condition of every protection order relating to FAs

Answer 8

• not to possess or have under their control any weapon
• not hold a FAs licence
• surrender on demand any weapon or licence

Question 9

If a Temp PO is in place, what occurs regarding FAs if the PO is discharged?

Answer 9

The licence & arms must be returned as there is no longer a suspension in force

Question 10

What happens regarding FAs if a PO becomes final?

Answer 10

The FAL is deemed to be revoked & the person becomes disqualified under section 22H of the Arms Act (CANNOT be appealed)

Question 11

Sections 66 of the Arms Act 1983 - occupier deemed to be in possession

Answer 11

Every person in occupation of land/bldg/mv on which
FA
AG
P
IMFA
RW
PM
E
is deemed to be in possession of that item
**unless he proves it was not his property & that it was in the poss of someone else

Question 12

66B Person in possession of FA must give identifying info to Police

Answer 12

1) Person in possession of arms or ammun MUST on demand give:
name
add
dob
to any member of Police in unform or produce evidence of being Police

2) If refuses or gives false info a const
- may caution
- arrest without warrant
- fined or imprisoned

Question 13

Who can be deployed with firearms?

Answer 13

Only certified level one responders

Question 14

When can firearms be physically carried by Police Staff (x7)?

Answer 14

• When your PCA is at death/GBH
• AOS/STG
• When temp carriage by Insp
• Airport staff
• Escorts or guards
• Destroying animals
• Training

Question 15

Employees who carry firearms must?

Answer 15

• advise immediate supervisor & ECC as soon as practicable
• deploy with a TASER where one is available.

Question 16

Fire orders…

Answer 16

Every Police employee issued with a firearm is personally responsible for ensuring they are thoroughly conversant with relevant law, particularly sections 39 , 40 , 41 , 48 , and 62 of the Crimes Act 1961,

Question 17

What restrictions are there on Police regarding using a firearms?

Answer 17

There is no justification for firing at a suspect when they are no longer a threat to life.
This applies regardless of the suspect’s previous actions.

Question 18

Can you fire a warning shot?

Answer 18

As a general rule, warning shots should not be fired.

There may be circumstances where a warning shot may be appropriate, eg:

• the suspect has been asked to surrender (if practical) and has not done so, and
• it can be clearly aimed as a warning shot.

Question 19

Can you shoot from a moving vehicle?

Answer 19

Shots may only be fired at or from moving vehicles in exceptional circumstances.

Question 20

What must the incident controller (or person present) do after a discharge of firearms involving death or injury?

Answer 20

1. take control of the scene
2. ensure first aid is rendered
3. manage the scene according to the principles in the Investigation of critical incidents chapter
4. inform the District Commander, who in turn will initiate alcohol and drug testing of employees involved in the shooting in accordance with the Police drug and Alcohol policy.

Question 21

What is involved in the reporting and investigating of unintentional firearms discharges (no death or injury)

Answer 21

Notify the District Police Integrity and Conduct Manager.

Instigate a review (debrief) of the facts surrounding the incident.

Send the firearm and any bullets and cartridge cases to the Police Armoury for examination. Enclose a detailed report covering the circumstances or incident with items sent to the Police Armoury for examination.

Question 22

When does a TOR need to be completed in regards to firearms?

Answer 22

Presentation
Discharge
Unintentional Discharge
Destruction of animals

Question 23

Who completes a Tactical Options (Fatality or Non-fatal Police Shooting) Report whenever a firearm has been discharged resulting in death or injury?

Answer 23

must be submitted by a supervisor (not the person who used the force)