Tactical Options Framework

Question 1

TENR

Answer 1

Threat - person or thing likely to cause danger

Exposure - safety and security

Necessity - immediate, delay, not at all

Response - Timely, proportionate, reasonable in all circumstances

Question 2

Threat Assessment

Answer 2

Environment
Opportunity
Capability
Intent

= Threat

Question 3

Subject behaviour

Answer 3

Cooperative
Passive resistance 
Active resistance 
Assaultive
GBH or Death

Question 4

Use of Force

Answer 4

Crimes Act 1961

Question 5

Crimes Act 1961

Section 39

Answer 5

Force used in executing process or in arrest

Question 6

Crimes Act 1961

Section 40

Answer 6

Force used in preventing escape or rescue

Question 7

Crimes Act 1961

Section 41

Answer 7

Force used in preventing of suicide or certain offences

Question 8

Crimes Act 1961

Section 48

Answer 8

Force used in self defence and defence of another

Question 9

Crimes Act 1961

Section 62

Answer 9

Excess Force

Everyone authorised by the law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess, according to the nature and quality of the act that constitutes the excess

Question 10

PCA

Perceived Cumulative Assessment

Answer 10

Your subjective assessment and continuous reassessment of an incident, using TENR, based on information known about the situation