TA07: Tactical Options Frameworks

Question 1

Tactical Options Framework (TOF)

Answer 1

This is a guide which allows us to assess when, how and what level of force to use. Using the force necessary and proportionate, given all circumstances.

Question 2

TENR: what is T?

Answer 2

Threat: an individual or group or act likely to cause harm or have the potential to obstruct police and their duties. - intent, capability, opportunity, environment

Question 3

TENR: what is E - EXPOSURE?

Answer 3

Potential for harm (physical or otherwise) to people or the security of places or things. Exposure can be lighten through assessment and planning.

Question 4

TENR: what is N - NECESSITY?

Answer 4

Is the assessment to determine if there is a need for the operation or intervention to proceed now, later or not at all.

Question 5

TENR: what is R?

Answer 5

Means the proportionate and timely execution of police duties aided by the appropriate use of tactics and tactical options

Question 6

Crimes act 1961

SECTION 39

Answer 6

Use of force to carry out on arrest or executing a warrant or process.

Question 7

Crimes act 1961

SECTION 40

Answer 7

Use of force to prevent a person trying to avoid arrest or to escape after arrest.

Question 8

Crimes act 1961:

SECTION 41

Answer 8

Use of force to prevent suicide or certain offences.

Question 9

Crimes act 1961:

SECTION 42

Answer 9

Gives justification to those witnessing a breach of the peace to interfere, using force if necessary, to prevent the disturbance from continuing or restarting.

Question 10

Criminal act 1961:

SECTION 48

Answer 10

Looks at the justification of the use of force in self-defence or the defence of another.

Question 11

Reasonable use of force

Answer 11

Reasonable force includes force that is necessary and proportionate (enough for situation), given all the circumstances known at the time.

Question 12

Crimes act 1961:

SECTION 62

Answer 12

Everyone authorised by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess, according to the nature and quality of the act the constitutes the excess. (Use too much force)

Question 13

Explain the liability imposed by

section 62 for excessive force

Answer 13

Everyone Authorised by law are criminally responsible for action going beyond the act.

Question 14

Policing act: Section 32

Answer 14

Identifying particulars of person in custody. If in lawful custody, an officer may take finger prints, foot prints, photos other personal details. May use reasonable and necessary force to obtain.

Question 15

Policing act 2008: Section 33

Answer 15

Identifying particulars for summons, power does not extend to taking person back to the station for this purpose. Will only be useful if officer with equipment on hand.