Police Safety Orders Flashcards
PSO- Who is a bound person?
The person whom the order is issued. They are ‘bound’ by the conditions outlined in the PSO
Who can issue a PSO?
Any constable can issue a PSO if authorised by a qualified constable
In relation to PSO: Explain the consent section
Police do NOT need consent of the person at risk to issue a PSO - this is to avoid the person at risk being blamed
Who does a PSO include?
1) the person named in the order
2) any child residing with that person
In relation to PSO: Explain power to detain
A constable intending to issue a PSO may detain the person for a period not exceeding 2 hours- must advise caution/rights
What is the duration of a PSO?
PSO remains in force for a period specified in the order BUT no longer than 5 DAYS
Serving the PSO happens promptly because?
- served by a constable ASAP
- if not served in 48 hours, it lapses
- if person isn’t located within 48 hours, cooling period has occurred
When serving an order who must you explain to ?
- person receiving the order
- protected person
What must you explain when serving a PSO?
1) purpose of the order
2) effect of the order
3) duration of the order
4) consequences of contravening
What are the arrestable offences in relation to PSOs?
1) receiver of PSO fails to remain where they were detained
2) failing to comply with conditions
3) a constable may take a person into custody and brought before the court if a person fails to comply with any conditions
What can the court do in breach of PSO?
1) release the bound person with no further action
2) direct police to issue another PSO ASAP
3) issue a temporary PO
Following an attendance at an incident what are the 4 options police have?
1) take no further action
2) issue a warning
3) issue a PSO
4) arrest
