Police Safety Orders Flashcards
What is a Police Safety Order?
it is an order issued by a Constable to a bound person to ensure the protection of the ‘person at risk’
Who can issue a PSO?
Any Constable - if authorized by a qualified constable Sergeant or above
Who is the ‘bound person’?
the person against whom the order is issued. They’re bound by the conditions of the PSO.
What are four options available to Police when attending a family violence incident?
- No further action
- Warning
- Issue a PSO
- Arrest
Do Police need consent of the ‘person at risk’ to issue a PSO?
no
Who cannot have a PSO issued against them?
a child (a person under 17 - not married.defacto person)
How long can you detain a person for the purpose of issuing a PSO?
2 hours
What is the purpose of these 2 hours?
allow time to:
- seek authorization from a qualified constable
- issue the order
- serve the order
What can you do if a person fails or refuses to remain at the place where they have been detained?
Arrest them (even if a PSO is not ultimately issued)
If a PSO is issued, what must the ‘bound person’ immediately surrender to a constable?
- Any weapon in his possession (including firearms)
- Any firearms licence held (it is deemed to be suspended upon issue of the PSO)
When does a PSO come into force?
Immediately on being served on the bound person
What is the duration of a PSO?
For the period specified in the Order but no longer than 5 days.
Within what time frame should a PSO be served?
48 hours
If a PSO is not served within 48hours, what happens to it?
it lapses
When serving the PSO what must you explain to the bound person?
- Purpose of the Order (to protect)
- Effect of the Order
- Duration of the Order (the amount of time)
- Consequences of contravening the Order (locked up)
