TA07 - TOF/TENR

Question 1

Describe the considerations for each step in TENR

Answer 1

T - Threat: The threat is asessed (separate step)

E - Exposure: Who/what is exposed to the threat? What is the potential for harm?

N - Necessity: The necessity to act now, later or not at all is considered

R - Reponse: Any response is timely, proportionate and appropriate which is based on a considered risk assessment of threat, exposure and necessity

Question 2

What is TENR for?

Answer 2

The Police threat assessment metholodgy is a decision making process that supports the timely and accurate assesment of information directly relevant to the safety of Police and others.

The response to any given situation must be considered, timely, proportionate and appropriate.

The overriding principle when applying TENR is that of ‘safety is success’.

Victim, public and employee safety are paramount,

Every effort must be made to minimise harm and maximise safety.

Question 3

What is the TOF?

Answer 3

Tactical Options Framework

TOF is a training and operational guidance tool that assists constables to decide when, how and to what level to use a tactial option(s).

Question 4

Explain the threat assessment

Answer 4

Intent

Capability

Opportunity

Environment

Question 5

Explain PCA

Answer 5

Perceived Cumulative Assessment

This is my subjective assessment and continuous reassessment of an incident using TOF/TENR based on information known about the situation and the subject’s behaviour.

Question 6

What is the range of subject behaviour?

Answer 6

Cooperative

Passive resistance

Active resistance

Assaultive

GBH or death

Question 7

How do sections in the Crimes Act 1961 justify the use of force?

Answer 7

s 39 - Force used in executing process or an arrest (K9)

s 40 - Preventing escpae or rescue (sporty)

s 41 - Prevention of suicide or certain offences (I’m done)

s 42 - Prevent breach of peace (odd one out)

s 48 - Self-defence and defence of another (save a mate)

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s 62 - Criminally liable for any excessive force (in the poo)

Question 8

How do sections in the Policing Act 2008 justify the use of force?

Answer 8

s 32 - Identifying particulars of person in custody

s 33 - Identifying particulars for summons

Question 9

How do sections in the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 justify the use of force?

Answer 9

s 11 - Custody search

s 125 - Special rules about searching persons

Question 10

How would you say the rights caution for taking identifying particulars for summonsing under s 33, Policing Act 2008?

Answer 10

1. I have good cause to suspect that you committed (name of offence)
2. Police intend to prosecute you for the offence by way of summons
3. I am detaining you under s 33 Policing Act 2008 to obtain your identifying particulars (e.g. name, address, fingerprints and photographs)
4. You do not have to make any statement
5. You have the right to consult and instruct with a lawyer without delay and in private
6. Police have a list of lawyers you may speak to for free
7. If you fail to comply with a direction under s 33 you commit an offence and may be prosecuted for it and arrested

Note: Give usual rights caution as well as the above if you wish to question the person or take a statement.

Question 11

What is ‘reasonable force’?

Answer 11

Reasonable force includes force that is necessary and proportionate, given all the circumstances known at the time.

Question 12

How much force can an officer use to arrest someone resisting?

Answer 12

Reasonable force to overcome resistance