Policy GI F61 Flashcards
1
Q
Justification for shoot decision…
Crimes Act 1961, S.48
A
- in self defence
- firearms presented, honest belief/fear of GBH
- no less violent means/alternative
2
Q
Justification for shoot decision…
Policy GI F61
A
- force used to defend self or others
- fear of GBH/death
- offender asked to surrender
- can’t be disarmed/arrested without being shot
- delay in appending the offender would be dangerous or impractical
3
Q
Justification for shoot decision…
Tactical Options Framework TOF
A
- has already shot
- ID’d as the suspect
- in possession/raising firearm is threat to GBH/death
- immediate danger to self/others
- immediate action required
4
Q
Justification for DONT shoot decision…
C.A 1961, S.39, S.40, S.48,S.62
A
- no reasonable grounds that the offender poses a threat/GBH
- S.62 criminal liability for excessive use of force
- consider less violent options
5
Q
Justification for DONT shoot decision…
Policy GI F61
A
- there is no justifiable purpose to use the firearm
- the offender maybe disarmed and could be arrested without first being shot
6
Q
Justification for DONT shoot decision…
Tactical Options Framework TOF
A
- ID’d as suspect
- has already shot the firearm
- unarmed and fleeing to avoid arrest
- actively resisting arrest
- delay, secure scene and firearm
- consider other options e.g dog
