KCP-1 Understand and apply police GIs and the conditions for using police vehicles

Question 0

Comms directs you to attend a motor vehicle crash at a busy intersection. It is unknown whether there is any injury, but the road appears to be blocked. On the way you activate a speed camera. What would you need to prove to have the notice waived.

Answer 0

That compliance with the speed limit, traffic signals or stop/ give way signs would likely to prevent or hinder the execution of that duty.
And they can prove they were on:
Urgent duty driving or in a Pursuits

Question 1

Before using police vehicle do you have to carry out an inspection of it?

Answer 1

Yes
GI D062
Inspect for damage of defect and report promptly

Question 2

As the passenger of a 2-person patrol involved in an urgent duty response, what are your responsibilities?

Answer 2

Advise the driver:
Route
Environment / risks
Operate the radio

Question 3

What is the overriding principle of the Urgent Duty Driver Policy?

Answer 3

No duty is so urgent that it requires the PUBLIC or POLICE to be placed at UNJUSTIFIED risk

Police must drive at an appropriate speed and manner, bearing in mind that they are:
Legally responsible for their actions
Must prioritise publics and police safety

Question 4

As the passenger of a 2-person patrol involved in a pursuit, what are your responsibilities?

Answer 4

Assist the driver by:
Operating the radio
Advising on environment and other considerations
If senior in rank or service to the driver, you also may direct them to abandon the pursuit