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10. Command and Control / Emergency Management Flashcards

1
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When responding to an incident, who has the primary responsibility for risk management?

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The incident controller

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What is TENR?

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Threat
Exposure
Necessity
Response

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Tell me about TENR?

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TENR is to be at the core of determining how Police intervene or deploy.
It is a decision-making process that supports the timely and accurate assessment of information.
Any response must be considered, timely, proportionate and appropriate.

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Tell me about command and control

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Control operates horizontally across agencies.

Command operates vertically across agencies.

A controller can only command staff within their own agency although the controller does control the incident.

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What are the three essential elements of command and control?

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Leadership
Decision-making
Control

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What model does New Zealand Police use for command and control?

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CIMS - Coordinated Incident Management System

It coordinates the efforts of different agencies working towards the common goal of responding to an incident.

CIMS recognises that each agency needs to retain its own command structure and working methods to function properly.

It is an over-arching incident management system.

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What are the three specific command levels?

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Tactical
Operational
Strategic

You do not always need an operational or strategic commander but you will always need a tactical commander.

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Tell me about tactical commanders

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The tactical level commander will command;
-the inner cordon
-the immediate situation
-Police and resources within cordons
… within the intent provided by the Operational Commander and Strategic Commander (if one is appointed)
-Manage interagency coordination at the tactical level

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Tell me about operational command

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This level exists when there are multiple tactical level activities or when the complexity of the situation requires a higher level of command.

The operational level commander will command;
the overall incident
resource distribution
the response outside the area of tactical deployment (eg. AOS)
manage interagency coordination
the response within the strategic commander’s intent if there is one

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Tell me about strategic command

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You need a strategic commander when the scope, consequence, community or political implications of an event is significant and requires dedicated attention.

The strategic commander commands the overall Police response, multiple operational level activities, the community consultation response, and liaises between the operation and the Police executive

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What is the recommended number of direct reports for a controller or commander?

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2-7 depending on the complexity of the incident or operation. The controller or commander must be given sufficient capacity and capability within the span of control or command to execute the mission.

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12
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Outline the appreciation format used by New Zealand Police

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Aim
Factors
Courses of action
Outline plan

(AFCO)

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Tell me about the AIM

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The AIM is the intent statement.

For example the aim is to “effectively police a public event”.

The aim should start with “to” and can include the what, how, when, why or where.

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Tell me about the factors

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The factor is the circumstances, facts or influences which might impact on the conduct of the operation.
Upon identifying factors, ask “so what?” followed by “therefore”.
Factors to consider include ground, time & space, weather, risks, budget, media, political considerations and others

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Tell me about courses of action

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Once factors have been considered, logical appropriate and distinguishable courses of actions will be identified to achieve the aim.

Each course of action should be assessed looking at their advantages and disadvantages. That helps come up with a plan.

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Tell me about the plan

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The plan will cover the situation, the mission and the execution and be developed into an operational action plan.

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Tell me about GSMEAC

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Ground
Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration and Logistics
Command and Signals

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Tell me about ground

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Ground covers an overview of terrain and should include any risks or hazards in the area. Should include relevant distances and any factors such as day or night changes.

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Tell me about situation

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This is a summary and background so that staff can fully understand what is happening and why Police are involved. You would detail assumptions made, any threats and Police resources required.

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Tell me about mission

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This is a clear and concise statement as to the Police role.
Would always start with “to…”
Is often the same as the aim from the appreciation.

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Tell me about execution

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This outlines how the mission will be achieved. Could be multiple phases and many matters will be covered here.
Could cover;
Routes to the scene
Boundaries
Timings
Limitations
Fire orders
Briefing and debrief
Arrests etc

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22
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What is the NCCC and the MOC?

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National command and coordination centre

Major operation centre

Located at PNHQ. Takes control of all significant national or international operations in responses

23
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What is RIOD?

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Real-time intelligence for operational deployment. It is an emergency management platform.

It is used to support command and control operations across police.

24
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What is CIMS?

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The New Zealand coordinated incident management system.

It provides emergency management agencies with a framework so they can coordinate and cooperate affectively in response.

25
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What is the purpose of CIMS?

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To achieve affective coordinated incident management across responding agencies.

26
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What are the four R’s of emergency management

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Risk reduction
Readiness
Response
Recovery

27
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What are the principles of CIMS?

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Responsive to community needs
Flexibility
Unity of effort

28
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What are the seven functions of CIMS?

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Control
Intelligence
Planning
Operations
Logistics
Public information management
Welfare

29
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Describe the incident management team

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Controller

Response manager
Technical experts
Risk - safety, legal, reputation
Health & safety advisors
Iwi representation

Intelligence manager
Planning manager
Operations manager
Logistics manager
PIM manager (Public information management)
Welfare manager

30
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What is an ICP?

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Incident control point

The incident controller coordinates the response between the respective ICP’s.

31
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CIMS functions - Control

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Is responsible for coordinating and controlling their response element.

The controller is at the top of the flow chart.

32
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CIM functions - Intelligence

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Responsible for the collection and analysis of response information, especially what relates to the status and hazards in the context of the incident. It looks at information, situation and forecasting.

33
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CIMS functions - Planning

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Oversees the development of action plans.

Also responsible for developing long-term plans and contingency plans, transitioning to recovery, running meetings and predicting resourcing requirements that need to be provided by the logistics and supporting agencies.

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CIMS functions - Operations

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Responsible for the day to day coordination of the response, detailed task planning and implementation of the action plan.

35
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CIMS functions - Logistics

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Responsible for providing and tracking resources to support the response and the affected communities.

Resources may include personnel, equipment, supplies, services, facilities, and finance.

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CIM functions - Public Information Management (PIM)

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Responsible for informing the public about the incident and the response, media liaison and monitoring, and community liaison.

Can also issue warnings and advisories.

37
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CIM functions - Welfare

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Welfare is responsible for managing the consequences of an incident on individuals, families and communities.

38
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Under the National Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Plan 2015, Police is responsible for…

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Coordinating inquiries to assist family, whanau and next of kin make contact with each other; and, trace missing persons and notify the next of kin. E.g. Op Gabrielle

39
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What support agencies assist to find a missing persons in a large scale emergency?

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National emergency management agency
Ministry of education
Ministry of foreign affairs and trade
Ministry of health
New Zealand Red Cross

Other government agencies or non-government agencies can assist when they have relevant information to share.

40
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Civil Defence Emergency Management Act (CDEM) 2002

What is an emergency?

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Emergency means a situation that, as a result of anything happening, whether natural or otherwise… (b) causes or may cause loss of life, or injury, or distress… and (c) cannot be dealt with by emergency services, or requires a significant and coordinated response…

41
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CDEM Act 2002 - Section 86
Evacuation of premises and places

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If a state of emergency is in force and it is necessary for the preservation of human life,
an authorised person can direct;
(a) the evacuation of any premises or place including any public place, or
(b) the exclusion of persons or vehicles from any premises or place, including any public place.

42
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CDEM Act 2002 - Section 87
Entry on premises

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If there is a state of emergency in force we can enter and if necessary break into any premises or place within the area if there are reasonable grounds to believe that action is necessary for;
(a) saving life, preventing injury or rescuing injured people.
or
(b) permitting or facilitating the carrying out of any urgent measure for the relief of suffering or distress.

43
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CDEM Act 2002 - Section 88
Closing roads and public places

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We can totally or partially prohibit or restrict public access, with or without vehicles, to any road or public place in respect of which the state of emergency is enforced.

44
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CDEM Act 2002 - Section 90
Requisitioning powers

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If a state of emergency is in force and the action authorised by the section is necessary for the preservation of human life…

We can direct the owner of any land, building, vehicle etc to immediately place that property under the control of a constable if requested.

We must give the owner a written statement specifying the property has been requisitioned.

If you cannot find the owner we can immediately requisition the property.

Must give a written statement as soon as reasonably practicable.

The owner must provide assistance regarding the effective and safe use of that property.

45
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CDEM Act 2002 - Section 91
Power to give directions

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When a state of emergency is in force, we can;
(a) Direct any person to stop any activity that may cause or contribute to an emergency
(b) Request any person to take any action to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency.

46
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CDEM Act 2002 - Section 92
Power to carry out inspections etc

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We can examine, mark, seize, sample, secure, disinfect, or destroy any property or animal or other thing in order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency.

47
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What are the offences regarding failing to comply with the requirement in the CDEM Act?

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Failure to comply with the requirements in a CDEM plan
&/or
Obstruction

Any person who commits an offence against this act = three months imprisonment or a fine of $5000 or both.

48
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What happens when the Communication Centre is exercising command responsibility?

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The authority of the Shift Commander is given to the Comms team leaders and dispatchers.

Field units comply with directions of dispatchers.

Comms must take into account local district policies and priorities.

Any queries relating to operational matters must be first referred to Comms or Field Supervisors.

Comms has the final decision in relation to operational matters.

49
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Process for transfer of control to field units…

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  1. Determine when to transfer control.
  2. Determine who should be the Forward Commander.
  3. Notify the unit that they are the Forward Commander designate and direct them to a safe forward point (SFP).
  4. Phone call to occur to discuss the situation and support the Forward Commander.
  5. When unit is ready to assume control, formally appoint them Forward Commander and advise other units. At this time Comms adopt a support role but the Shift Commander maintains oversight of the incident.
50
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Can a Shift Commander take control back from the forward commander?

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Yes. The Shift Commander may exercise the authority to revoke the appointment if they believe that the person is no longer the most appropriate person to fulfil the role. They can take over the incident themselves or appoint another Forward Commander.

51
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What are the six steps used by communicators when dispatching an event?

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  1. Summary of incident, including weapons
  2. Time delay
  3. Direction of travel
  4. Mode of travel
  5. Description of offender/vehicles
  6. Additional relevant information
52
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Principles of command and control
(P. 11, Chapter 8)

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Unity
Span
Continuity
Delegation
Obligations

53
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CDEM Act 2002 - Sec 89
Removal of aircraft, vessels, vehicles etc

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In order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency;
(a) remove any aircraft, hovercraft, ship or ferry or other vessel, train or vehicle impeding civil defence emergency management
(b) if reasonably necessary, use force or break into the aircraft…

KSI396 (15 decks)

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