Chapter 8 Flashcards
What does control and command include (5)
Leadership Coordination Effective decision making Behave ethically and lawfully Prevention and victim focus
What does control not include
ownership admin responsibility or the mgmt of another agencies resources.
What are the 3 elements of control and command.
Leadership
Decision Making
Control
Span of control meaning
There is a limit to the number of units a controller or commander can effectively control or command. Span of control must be flexible however it should be limited, with the internationally recommended span of control between 2 to 7 direct reports, depending on the complexity of the incident or operation.
5 CIMS response levels
National Regional - multi district Local - district Incident Community
What is the critical incident appreciation process
Appreciation
Factors
Courses open
Outline plan
Factors - what is a community impact assessment
Id issues that may have an effect on the community’s trust and confidence in Police. This may assist in ensuring the Police’s response is proportionate to the incident.
What does an outline plan cover;
Situation
Mission
Execution
Format of Operation Orders
GSMEAC
Incident controller minimum rank
Sergeant
Incident controller should not be delegated authority until they have had the opp to (3)
Establish an incident control point
Familiarise themselves with the incident and obtain a briefing
Formulate a response plan.
Revocation of incident control responsibility
Shift commander can do so with delegated authority of the district commander
