Firearms, Taser, Policing Act, Victims Flashcards
What does s40 Arms Act “demanding details of person in possession of firearm” entail?
Every person in possession of firearm/air gun…
Shall in demand give
- FULL NAME
- DOB
- ADDRESS
Refusal/falsies may result in arrest!
What does s66 Arms Act “occupier of premise/driver of vehicle in possession of firearm” entail?
Every person in occupation of any land or building or driver of any vehicle on which any firearm is found shall be deemed to be in possession of that firearm
Unless he proved that it was not his property and that it was in the possession of someone else.
When can a constabulary member carry firearms? (5)
- When their PCA of a situation or the immediate operating environment is that in, or likely to escalate within, death or GBH.
- on duty AOS, STG, DPS
- airport duties or escorting people with valuables
- destroy animals
- training
Under the crimes act, what are the 3 sections that entail lawful purposes for using a firearm?
S48
S39
S40
Describe the s48 Crimes Act lawful purpose for using a firearm
To defend themselves or others if they fear
1) death/ GBH
2) cannot reasonably protect themselves in a less violent manner
Describe the s39 Crimes Act lawful purpose for using a firearm
To arrest an offender if
1) RGTB the offender poses threat of death/GBH in resisting their arrest,
2) the arrest cannot be reasonably affected in a less violent manner AND
3) the arrest cannot be delayed without danger to other people
Describe the s40 Crimes Act lawful purpose for using a firearm
To prevent an offender escaping if
1) RGTB the offender poses a threat of death/GBH to any person and
2) the offender flees to avoid arrest or escapes after arrest and
3) the flight or escape cannot be reasonably prevented in a less violent manner
What must the incident controller do after a firearm is discharged?
- take control of scene
- ensure first aid is rendered
- manage the scene
- inform the DC who initiates drug/alcohol testing
What are the duties of the incident controller?
- MARK discharging employees position
- PRESERVE the cartridge cases/bullets/fragments
- SECURE firearms
- PRESERVE & PHOTOGRAPH scene
- ADVISE immediate supervisor who advises DC, complete TOR
- Commence REVIEW/investigation
- Conduct a DEBRIEF
What are the duties of a supervisor after a taser discharge?
- Consult with operator, is attendance required?
- Ensure proper aftercare/medical attn given
- Ensure scene is preserved and photographed
- Subject seen by Dr and POL42 completed
- Operator to complete taser register
- Operator to submit TOR
- Operator to upload footage
- Review taser footage and TOR
What are the duties of a supervisor after a taser is presented?
- Ensure operator completes TOR
- Operator completes TASER register
- Operator uploads footage
- Debrief officer involved and review footage/TOR
What are a supervisor’s duties after a TASER UD?
- Preserve scene
- Withdraw taser -armoury
- Secure any evidence
- Instigate review
- Operator to do TOR, register, upload footage
- Notify professional conduct manager
What is the purpose of a coroner’s enquiry?
Establish:
1) a person died
2) the person’s ID
3) when and where
4) COD
5) circumstances
Then make recommendations or comments
Deaths that must be reported to coroner (SCUMBIE)?
SUICIDE
CAUSE UNKNOWN
UNNATURAL OR VIOLENT
MEDICAL
BIRTH
INSTITUTIONAL
ENACTMENT
What does s32 policing act “identifying particulars of person in custody” entail?
…any person in lawful custody… a Constable must take identifying particulars in a manner that is reasonable in the circumstances and may only use reasonable force that may be necessary to obtain the particulars
Could include:
- Name/DOB/add
- Photo
- Prints
