Police Safety Orders Flashcards

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Who can issue a PSO?

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A constable can issue a PSO but it needs to be authorised by a qualified constable (Sergeant or above)

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What is a police safety order (PSO)?

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It is an order issued by a constable (on the prescribed form) to a ‘bound person’ to ensure the protection of the person at risk.

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Who is the bound person?

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The person against whom the order is issued.

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Do police need the consent of the person at risk to issue a PSO?

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No

This also avoids blame being issued at the person for police action.

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Who can not have a PSO issued against them?

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A person under 17 years old (does not include a married/defacto person).

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When a PSO is issued what must a bound person do?

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Surrounder weapons and firearms and immediately vacate the land occupied by the person at risk.

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What is the duration of a PSO?

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Comes into place immediately and can last up to 5 days.

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