Public Order Flashcards
What is the role of the police commander
The Police Commander is the officer charged with the overall responsibility & command of the incident. There can be only ONE Police Commander at any incident.
What is section 87 F LEPRA
Giving of authorisation
Overview: An authorisation may be given by the Commissioner of Police or by a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police. The power conferred by this section cannot be delegated.
What is the main strategy of police in relation to public order incidents
Contain
Isolate
Disperse
What is the aim of the NSWP relating to public order management
Maintain and restore public order and ensure public safety
What should the police commander not do at a public order incident
The Police Commander should not become involved in TACTICAL LEVEL DECISIONS
What are the two types of public order incidents
Reactionary
Planned
What are the 18 requirement of the commander
- Formally assume command (and document the time you did so in Reactionary Incidents),
- Ensure all of your actions and decisions are documented in a planning/command log,
- Ensure information collection plans are in place and information that is collected, is converted to reliable intelligence,
- Identify whether a “Form 1”has been submitted (Planned Events),
- Identify yourself to the police involved as the Police Commander, especially in
protracted incidents or when taking over Command from initial responding police, - Appoint Forward & Tactical Commander/s as required. (request their attendance in
Reactionary Incidents), - Establish a Command Post ensuring it is adequately resourced, staffed, secure and
in an appropriate location, - Consider the implementation of an Incident Management Team under the ICCS
structure, - Consider using the Police Operations Centre (metropolitan Sydney) or similar in
regional areas, - Appoint a Forward Commander to manage each incident site (ICCS allows for
more than one Forward Commander for large or multiple incidents), - Notify the Duty Operations Inspector of the Command Post location. (If a mobile
command post is required this can be arranged via the DOI), - Determine the resource requirements, including reserves, and contact the
Operations Manager or Region Commander where resource requirements exceed
local capabilities, - Ensure all Police involved in the incident are briefed prior to deployment to the
field, (Note: in large scale events briefing/debriefing is an ongoing process that must be repeated and updated as additional police resources arrive OR are relieved of duty). - Consult with the PORS/OSG Tactical Commander concerning PORS/OSG resources, deployment and concept of operations.
- Consult with PORS/OSG Tactical Commander for support units such as, Polair, Dog Squad, Mounted Section and Transport Unit.
- Identify additional facilities required, such as charging facilities, Custody Managers, stand-down area, meals, marshalling areas, multiple arrest kits etc,
- Appoint a Senior Investigations Controller and ensure they are appropriately resourced/staffed,
- Contact the Region Commander, and continue to provide SITREPS hourly or as required.
In relation to protection of property & persons act 1971 what is the statement to the crowd that needs to be made
You may direct an assembly of 12 or more people that is taking place in relation to protected premises or a protected person, to disperse if there has been or you believe there will be violence or damage to property. Issue a direction in the following form:
“In pursuance of the Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act of the Commonwealth of Australia, I… (name of officer), being a sergeant (or higher rank) in the name of the NSW Police Force, direct all people taking part in this assembly to disperse now. If you do not, you might be liable to penalties provided by the Act.”
Ensure the direction is clearly heard by as many people in the assembly as possible.
What number of people are required for
Riot
Violent disorder
Affray
Riot 12 or more
Violent disorder 3 or more
Affray 1 or more
Can you ave more than one tactical commander
Yes. You can have tactical commanders for PORS OSG TOU COUNTER TERRORISM
What are the three roles of the commanders
Police Commander = What I want done (Strategy)
Forward Commander = How you will do it (Planning & Operations)
Tactical Commander = Does it (Tactical Response)
What is section 87 I
Power to place or establish cordon or roadblock
Overview: A police officer may, for the purposes of stopping and searching persons or vehicles under this act preventing persons entering or leaving an area place a cordon or establish a roadblock. These may consist of physical barriers.
What is the role of the forward commander
The Forward Commander is the officer appointed by the Police Commander to develop and implement the Operational Orders in accordance with the Police Commander’s intent, to resolve the incident. The Forward Commander works from a Forward Command Post or Staging Area and commands the Police resources in the field. There can be SEVERAL Forward Commanders appointed depending on the size and geographic locations of an incident.
What is the role of commander at industrial disputes
- Ensure liaison is established and maintained during the dispute with the employer, the employees and the union. Do not take sides in the dispute,
- Where no communication is established with the union or where it breaks down, ask your Region Commander to contact Unions New South Wales, to facilitate communication with the relevant union,
- Refer any complaints or inquiries about breaches of the Industrial Relations Act to the Prosecutions Branch of the Department of Industrial Relations. Remember, union officials should produce a written authority to enter building sites. For advice on these matters contact the Department of Industrial Relations,
- Contact Work Cover for information or advice about safety issues which are brought to your attention.
What must you have before you can charge with protected persons and property Act 1971
Permission from commonwealth DPP
You must advise DCOP within 24 hrs.
