Police Safety Orders

Question 1

After attending an incident, what four options are available to police?

Answer 1

• Take no further action
• Issue a warning
• Issue a PSO
• Arrest where an offence has been disclosed and there is sufficient evidence.

Question 2

What is the maximum duration of a PSO?

Answer 2

• A PSO is in force for a specified period of time, but no longer than 5 days.

Question 3

What effect does a PSO have on a ‘Parenting Order’ issued by the Court?

Answer 3

• A ‘Parenting Order’ issued by the Court is suspended when a PSO is issued.

Question 4

How long can a bound person be detained for a PSO to be served?

Answer 4

• A person may be detained at the address or detained at the police station for no longer than 2 hours, until the PSO is served.

Question 5

When a bound person breaches a PSO conditions what can you do?

Answer 5

• A constable may without warrant, use reasonable force to take the person into custody and bring them to appear before the court.

Question 6

When a bound person breaches a PSO and is bought before the court, what are the 3 options that the Court has for dealing with the breach?

Answer 6

1. Release the bound person with no further action
2. Direct police to issue another PSO
3. Issue a temporary protection order

Question 7

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

Answer 7

• Police do not require the consent of the person at risk to issue a PSO.

Question 8

How long after a PSO is issued does the bound person have to surrender any firearms and/or firearms licence?

Answer 8

• A bound person must immediately surrender any firearms and the licence is deemed suspended.

Question 9

Who can issue a PSO?

Answer 9

• A PSO can be issued by a constable if authorised by a qualified person who is of or above the rank of sergeant.

Question 10

What is the intention of a PSO?

Answer 10

PSOs are issued when it is necessary to take action to ensure the safety of a person at risk and there is insufficient evidence to make an arrest.