TA07: TOF/TENR (Katie) Flashcards

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What is the TOF?

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The Tactical Options Framework is a training and operational guidance tool that assists you as a Constable to decide when, how and at what level to use tactical option(s).

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What is the PCA?

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The perceived cumulative assessment is your subjective assessment, and continuous reassessment, of an incident, using TOF/TENR, based on information known about the situation and the subjects behaviour.

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What is TENR?

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The Police threat assessment methodology ‘TENR’ (Threat Exposure Necessity Response) is a decision making process that supports the timely and accurate assessment of information directly relevant to the safety of Police and others. The response to any given situation must be considered, timely, proportionate and appropriate.

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What is the overriding principle of TENR?

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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 minimize harm and maximize safety.

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What does TENR stand for?

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Threat, Exposure, Necessity, Response.

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What is the threat in TENR?

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Means any individual/s or group/s , or any act/s, or anything/s likely to cause harm or that have the potential to hinder police in the performance of their duties.

CONSIDER: the threat is assessed

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What is the exposure in TENR?

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Exposure means the potential for harm (physical or otherwise) to people, or the security of place or things. Exposure can be mitigated through assessment and planning.

CONSIDER: who/what is exposed to the threat? What is the potential for harm?

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What is the necessity in TENR?

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

CONSIDER: the necessity to act now, later, or not at all.

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What is the response in TENR?

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

CONSIDER: any response is timely, proportionate and appropriate which is based on a considered risk assessment of threat, exposure and necessity.

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Why is complacency a problem in policing?

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Complacency occurs when you fail to assess and reassess an evolving situation and subject behaviour. This can lead to preventable accidents and incidents.

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What are the 5 subject behaviours in the TOF?

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Cooperative, 
Passive resistance, 
Assaultive resistance, 
Assaultive, 
GBH or death
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What is complacency?

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A sense of contentment, over-confidence or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with a lack of awareness of danger, trouble or controversy.

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Describe cooperative behaviour under TENR.

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Willing response to a police officer’s lawful request or direction.

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Describe passive resistance behaviour under TENR.

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The subject refuses, with little or no physical action, to cooperate with the officer’s lawful direction, e.g. nonviolent protesters.

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Describe active resistance behaviour under TENR.

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Increased scope and intensity of resistance beyond simple verbal defiance, e.g. pulling away, pushing away, or running away in an attempt to prevent control by police.

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Describe assaultive behaviour under TENR.

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Actively hostile behaviour accompanied by physical actions or an intent, expressed either verbally and/or through body language, to cause physical harm, e.g. kicking, punching, aggressive body language signalling an intent to assault.

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Describe GBH or death behaviour under TENR.

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The subject exhibits actions that the officer believes are intended to, or likely to, cause grievous bodily harm or death to any person, e.g. assaults with a knife, blunt instrument or firearm.

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What four points should you consider under “Threat” in your TENR?

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Intent, capability, opportunity and environment.

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How often should you adjust your PCA?

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Continuously, according to the changing situation.

20
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The legal authority to use force is derived from the law. There are over 70 Acts that Police could use. Which Act do Police primarily use?

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Crimes Act 1961.

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What are the five main sections Police would use under the Crimes Act 1961 that relate to Use of Force?

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Sections 39, 40, 41, 48 and 62

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What is the purpose of a TOR?

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The Tactical Options Report data helps to improve staff and public safety. It triggers automatic NIA alerts. It also provides accountability for individuals and the organisation

For example, TOR data supported the business cases for TASER; spit hoods; restraint boards; and L1 and L2 PITT training.

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What section under the Crimes Act justifies force used in preventing suicide or certain offences?

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Section 41.

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What section under the Crimes Act described excess force.

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Section 62.

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What section under the Crimes Act justifies force used in executing process or in an arrest?

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Section 39

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What section under the Crimes Act justifies force used in preventing escape or rescue?

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Section 40

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What does section 48 of the Crimes Act detail?

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Force used in self-defence and defence of another.

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Give 3 examples of when you should complete a TOR.

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Examples could include: 
Shows of a TASER or firearm. 
Use of handcuffing using pain as compliance. 
Use of O/C Spray, baton, TASER, dog, spit hood, restraint chair, combination of restraints, leg restraints, weapons of opportunity 

Every tactical option used including communication during that event when reporting any tactical option

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With which tactical options does a ‘show of force’ have to be reported on a TOR?

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TASER and firearm only. TOR is not required when showing or threatening to use handcuffs, baton, spray, dog.

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What is the timeframe for submitting a TOR?

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By the end of shift or you can be given up to 72 hours only with Supervisor’s approval.

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What happens to the TOR when you submit it?

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Each TOR form submitted is reviewed by your supervisor and a reviewing officer. Once signed off, the TOR form is completed and stored in the TOR database for research and analysis purposes.

32
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Can you put a spit hood on someone who has be OC sprayed?

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Policy states that you are NOT to cover a subject’s face after they have been sprayed as their breathing will be compromised and they could suffocate.

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Where is the legal authority to used force derived from?

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The legal authority to use force is derived from the law, not the TOF. There are over 70 Acts that Police could use. The main Act is the Crimes Act 1961.