PSO & PO

Question 1

What does PSO stand for?

Answer 1

Police Safety Order

Question 2

How long can you detain someone under a PSO

Answer 2

2hrs

Question 3

Who can issue & sign off a PSO

Answer 3

Any constable. And a qualified constable(sergeant)

Question 4

What is meant by ‘bound person’? -PSO

Answer 4

Person against whom the order is issued

Question 5

What age is the minimum required to issue a PSO?

Answer 5

16yrs

Question 6

Do you need consent from both or either parties to issue a PSO?

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

Why issue a PSO?

Answer 7

There is insufficient evidence to make an arrest & ensure the safety of the person at risk.

Question 8

What’s PAR?

Answer 8

Person at risk

Question 9

If a bound person leaves before PSO is issued, how long do you have to locate and serve it

Answer 9

48hrs

Question 10

Standard conditions for protection orders cover off what areas

Answer 10

Non-violence, non-contact and weapons

Question 11

What does PO stand for?

Answer 11

Protection order

Question 12

Under what section can you detain someone for a PSO

Answer 12

Section 32(a) -Family Violence Act 2018

Question 13

Maximum time a PSO can be offered?

Answer 13

10 days

Question 14

Can you arrest someone who fails or refuses to comply with a PSO?

Answer 14

No, only take into custody

Question 15

Why would police be serving a PO?

Answer 15

The respondent holds a firearms license or is believed to have guns

Question 16

What is a victim of PO called?

Answer 16

Applicant

Question 17

What is a person the PO is against called?

Answer 17

Respondent

Question 18

How long does a temporary PO last? And what happens if it isn’t revoked?

Answer 18

3 months, it then rolls into a final PO