Police Powers Flashcards
When are police justified in using force?
1) To arrest a person
2) detain a person not under arrest in certain circumstances
3) To prevent a breach of the peace
4) In self-defence or in defence of others
5) For the protection of property.
When are police justified in using their firearm?
You are only justified in discharging your firearm when there is an immediate risk to your life, or the life of someone else, or there is an immediate risk of serious injury to you or someone else and there is no other way of preventing the risk.
When are police justified in using OC spray?
1) The protection of human life.
2) A less lethal option for controlling people, where violent resistance or confrontation occurs ( or is likely to occur).
3) Protection against animals
When are police justified in using a baton?
The decision to use your baton rest with you. you may use you baton if in danger of being overpowered o to protect yourself or others from injury. the force used must always be reasonable.
When are police justified in using handcuffs?
The decision to handcuff rests with you. Officer safety is paramount. Generally, you are justified in handcuffing prisoners only when they have tried to escape or to prevent escape or injury to themselves or others.
When are police justified in using CEW? (Taser)
1) To protect human life.
2) Protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance is occurring or imminent.
3) Protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm.
4) Protection from animals
What are the options available to police in the Tactical Options Model?
1) Officer Presence
2) OC Spray
3) Firearm
4) Baton
5) Communication
6) CEW (Taser)
7) Weaponless Control
8) Contain & Negotiate
9) Tactical Disengagement
What is the wording for the official caution?
I am going to ask you some questions in relation to… You do not have to say or do anything if you do not want to. Do you understand that?
I/We will record what you say or do.
I/We can use this recording in court. Do you understand that?
What is the endorsement?
The endorsement sets out that that a or the statement is true and made to the best of your knowledge. The statement may be necessary to give in court as a witness and you will be liable if anything contained in the statement is found to be false.
What does MOU stand for?
Memorandum of Understanding
What are the primary areas of responsibility for police as a key stakeholders?
To transport or assist in the transport of patients
What are the aims of the Mental Health MOU?
To reduce risk of injuries to police and mental health patients
Who are the key stakeholders in the Mental Health MOU?
NSW Police
NSW Ambulance
NSW Health
What is Section 22 of the MHA 2007?
If a police officer in any place finds a person who appears to be mentally ill or mentally disturbed may apprehend the person and take the person to a declared mental health facility
What is the PACER acronym?
Police, Ambulance and Clinician Early Response.
What is Section 19 of the MHA 2007?
A person may be taken to and detained in a declared mental health facility on the basis of a certificate about the person’s condition issued by a medical practitioner or accredited person.
What is Section 20 of the MHA 2007?
The power for a ambulance officer to take the person mental health facility if that the person appears to be mentally ill or mentally disturbed and that its beneficial to the person’s welfare to be dealt with in accordance with this Act.
Can also assist police assistance.
What is Section 81 of the MHA 2007?
Authorises police officers to transport mental health patients to and from a declared mental health facilities and conduct a frisk or ordinary search as well a seize.
What is ANZPPA?
Australian, New Zealand Police Advisory Agency
What is the LCAN acronym?
Location, Conditions, Actions and Needs.
