10. Commander and Control/Emergency management Flashcards
(47 cards)
What is TENR
Threat is assessed - this means any individual, And act, Or anything that is likely to cause harm or have the potential to hinder Place in the performance of their duties
Exposure is managed - Including the potential for harm (physical or otherwise) to people or the security of places or things
Necessity to intervene immediately is considered.- Is there a need to intervene now, Later, Or not at all.
Response - Any responses proportionate, And based on a considered assessment of threat, exposure and necessity.
What does command include?
- Leadership
- Control and effective decision-making
- Behaving lawfully and ethically with a prevention and victim focus
What are the principles of command and control?
I.M.T.W
- Involves the gathering information
- Making decisions
- Taking action
-Communicating effectively - Working with other agencies to accomplish a common goal
The obligation is to put safety first. How is this done?
M.P.S
Minimise harm, Provide better service and have safer communities
When responding to an incident, The primary responsibility to ensure risk is managed by whom?
The incident controller/commander
What do police use to help assist risk in a dynamic environment? What does it determine? What is it?
The TENR threat assessment model. It determines how we intervene or deploy. It is a decision making process that supports timely and accurate assessment of information directly relevant to the safety of Police and others
What does the threat assessment mythology help staff balance?
The maintenance of safety with effective execution of their duties
What is the initial incident to major sustained operations, TENR and the assessment and management of health and safety?
Dynamic and Continuous and must be applied at all times as Police escalate their response
What is the purpose of the principles of command? What are they aimed at?
Purpose of the principles of command
- Provide a foundation from which our commanders can perform their duties
- Be agile and response and have the freedom to respond to circumstances as they evolve.
These principles are aimed at enabling our people to use their recent judgement and operational experience to develop response
Who takes initial control?
The emergency communication centre, Then a senior person in the field and then to the commander
The extent/level of the commanders freedom to act is determined by what? What must commanders be aware of?
- Any limitation set,
- Constraints imposed or risk posed to responders in the community
Commanders must be aware that there may be
- Legal, financial, organisational and environment considerations that impact on the decisions
What must there be in regards to unity of command and control?
A clear chain of command. All units and staff must be aware of supervisors
What is the limit of people a commander can control/Manage? What must they be given?
2 to 7 direct reports depending on complexity of incident/operation so the commander is not overloaded.
They must be given
-Sufficient capacity and capability to execute the mission
What is important about the continuity and command and control? What should commanders ensure during the planning phase?
It must be sustainable where they can delegate tasks and have identified officers as replacements
What are obligations of commanders and what must they ensure? What are they Accountable for?
- Community, Health and well-being of staff and the reputation of NZ Police.
They must ensure:
- Behave lawfully and ethically and professionally and in line with our values
Commanders are:
- accountable for decisions made and the consequences
Who can controllers command?
Staff within their own agency and the Control response.
A controller doesn’t command other agencies staff
Draw the command, Control and coordination diagram
Command Applies vertically to one agency.
Control Applies horizontally across agencies.
Coordination is assisted by defined control and command arrangements (at the top)
What three levels of command are there?
Tactical, Operational and Strategic command.
What is a tactical command and its function?
C.C.C.M
The Tactical level is:
- When all Police resources are applied directly within the community.
- Almost all policing occurs at a tactical level. (It includes squads such as specialist groups AOS, SAR.)
Functions:
- Cordons
- Command of immediate situations and responses
- Command of all police resources in attendance
- Manage inter- agency cooperation
What is an Operational command and its functions?
C.T.C.M.I
The Operational level exists when:
- multiple tactical levels occur or
- complex situation
requires a higher level of command
Functions:
- Command of overall incident/s
- Tasking of specialist groups (AOS)
- Command of resource distribution to roles
- Managing consequences of ongoing responses or event development
- Interagency coordination at operational level
What is Strategic command and its functions?
C.C.C.C.L
The Strategic level is required when:
- The scope, consequences, community or political implications of an event require management.
Functions:
- Command of overall incident/s
- Command multiple operational activities
- Command community engagement
- Command consequence management
- Liaison with executive, Government and media
Describe steady state policing?
A.M.E.R
The activities Police respond to and manage as part of the everyday responsibilities
What is a rising tide incident?
- Incidents that develop from a steady state to become an emergency or major incident over a more prolonged period of time (severe weather events/widespread flooding)
Requires:
- Careful consideration to ensure the nature of the incident is properly understood and proportionate response applied
What is a spontaneous incident?
- Have no warning to develop response or contingency plans.
- Requires an initial response and increasing the level of intelligence or understanding of what has occurred
