TOF/TENR

Question 1

TOF

Answer 1

Tactical Options Framework

Question 2

What is TOF?

Answer 2

Is a training and operational guide tool to assist constables to decide when, how and to what level to use tactical options

Question 3

What is TENR?

Answer 3

Threat assessment method TENR is a decision making process that supports timely and accurate assessment of info directly relevant to safety of police and others

Response must be: Timely. proportionate and appropriate

“Safety is success:

Question 4

Why is complacency a problem?

Answer 4

Complacency is where you fail to assess and re-assess and evolving situation

• this can lead to preventable accidents or incidents

Question 5

What does TENR stand for with descriptions?

Answer 5

THREAT - Intent, capability, opportunity and environment
EXPOSURE - Police employees, police operations, public
NECESSITY - DO i need to act now? Later?
RESPONSE - How do i respond, what is my plan.
- Proportionate, necessary and
appropriate/reasonable

Question 6

What is PCA?

Answer 6

Perceived Cumulative Assessment

• Your subjective assessment and constant re-assessment using TOF/TENR

Question 7

1. Which act to we primarily use?

2. For legal authority there are over ____ acts police could use?

Answer 7

Crimes Act 1961

70

Question 8

5 main sections police would use under crimes Act 1961 that relate to use of force?

Answer 8

• Section 39: Arrest or detain
• Section 40: Prevent escape or rescue
• Section 41: Prevent suicide or other offences
• Section 48: Self defence or defence of other
• Section 62: Excess of force (officer)

Question 9

Purpose of TOR

Answer 9

Helps improve staff and public safety

Data is stored and saved for research

Question 10

When do you need to complete TOR?

Answer 10

Use of force for ALL

-weapon, handcuffs, spray, taser etc

Question 11

Timeframe for submitting TOR

Answer 11

By end of shift

OR

If approved by supervisor can be given 72 hours

Question 12

Policing Act 2008
Section 32
(justify use of force)

Answer 12

Identifying particulars of person in custody

-Police may use REASONABLE use of force that may be necessary to gain a persons particulars, fingerprints or photos while in lawful custody

Question 13

Policing Act
Section 33
(justify use of force)

Answer 13

Identifying particulars for summons

• Applies when constable has good cause to believe suspect has committed an offence and intends to summons.
• can detain for as long as particulars take to receive and can use reasonable force is necessary when securing particulars

Question 14

5 subject behaviours in TOF

Answer 14

1. Cooperative: complies with police
2. Passive resistance: not moving ie. non violent protestors
3. Active resistance: above verbal. saying wont leave AND pushing away
4. Assaultive: punching/kicking, intent to assault
5. GBH: weapon

Question 15

“Show of force” has to be reported when..

Answer 15

Firearm or taser used