CPK - Arms Act Flashcards

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Explain S40 of Arms Act - Person in possession of firearm must give ID?

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  • Person in possession of firearm, airgun, pistol, prohibited mag, prohibited part or restricted weapon
  • on demand must give full details
  • if refuses warn them
  • continues to refuse can be arrested
  • penalty 3 months imprisonment and or $1000
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Explain S66 of Arms Act - Occupier of premise or vehicle in possession of firearm?

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  • Occupier of any land or vehicle
  • where firearm, airgun, pistol, prohibited mag, prohibited part or restricted weapon is found
  • is deemed to be in possession of it
  • unless then can prove otherwise
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3
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Who may deploy with firearms?

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  • Only level 1 responders
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4
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When may you deploy armed with firearms?

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  • PCA indicate risk as death or GBH
  • Deployed as member of AOS, STG or DPS
  • Performing airport duties
  • Role of escorts or guards for people carrying valuables
  • Destroy animals
  • Training
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5
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If you decide to deploy with firearms what are your responsibilities to do?

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  • Advise NCO and comms

- wear taser and HAP

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When dealing with an armed incident or armed offender what basic principles should be considered?

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  • Ongoing TENR
  • Take matter seriously
  • Focus on de-escalcation, communication, cordon area wait and appeal
  • Never go unnecessarily into danger unless death or GBH is likely then must act to prevent this
  • Treat all armed as dangerous and hostile unless definite evidence to the contrary
  • Don’t use firearm if it can’t be done without endangering others
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7
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When must the fire orders be given?

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  • Before the start of a routine carriage and pre planned operation. Must be given at briefing
  • All other operational situations NCO must draw attention to it in the NB
  • Training must show knowledge and understanding of them
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What lawful purposes can Police only use a firearm?

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  • S48 self defence or defence of another fears death or GBH
  • S39 Arresting offender poses risk of death or GBH
  • S40 prevent escape and poses treat of death or GBH

No justification for firing when they no longer a treat to life regardless of previous actions

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What are things you should consider before shooting an offender?

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  • Communication asked to surrender
  • Less violent means
  • Any delay would be dangerous and impractical
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10
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Police must be personally responsible for knowing they are justified in firing a shot and knowing the relevant law. What sections are these?

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S39 make arrest
S40 prevent escape 
S41  prevent 1X
S48 self defence or defence of another 
S62 excess force not justified
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As a general rule warning shots should not be fired. There maybe circumstances where it is appropriate what are these?

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  • Offender asked to surrender
  • Has not
  • shot aimed as a warning
  • Take caution to safeguard others
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In incidents involving the discharge of a Police firearm that results in death or serious injury the incident controller must do what?

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  • Take control and manage the scene
  • First aid completed
  • Inform district commander
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What are the 8 steps of initial action the incident controller should do at the scene of a Police shooting?

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  • Mark positions of shooter, empty cartridge and bullet fragment
  • Preserve scene and items marked and take photos and don’t alter anything
  • Secure firearm and remaining rounds
  • Make firearm safe
  • Record all action taken
  • Advise shooter NCO and DC
  • Complete TOR
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14
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An unintentional discharge of a firearm may occur by operator error or mechanical fault. The operator must notify their NCO or Snr NCO ASAP. What 8 steps must the NCO then do?

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  • Follow the first 5 steps as per normal discharge
  • Step 6 Advise district Professional conduct manager
  • Step 7 Review debrief of the facts that took place
  • Step 8 Send firearm, bullets, cartridges to armoury with report of what happen
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15
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A TOR for a death or injury caused by a Police firearm must be submitted by who?

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  • Supervisor not the person who used the force
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16
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What are times TOR must be completed in relation to Police firearms?

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  • Presentation
  • Discharge
  • UD
  • Destruction of animal
17
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When advised by a staff member of the use of a taser on an offender what 8 steps should you take?

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  • Ask if needed to attend scene
  • Current medical care given
  • Scene preserved, 4H completed, All exhibits secured
  • Offender seen by doc and exam recorded on POL42 by doc
  • Taser register completed
  • Member completes TOR
  • Uploaded to Evidence.com with right title and shared to NCO
  • Review the footage and TOR
  • Note outcome of review on TOR
18
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A staff member has advised you that the taser was used in an operational SHOW only on an offender. What 4 steps must you take?

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  • Ensure a TOR is completed
  • Arcing instances in taser register completed
  • Footage uploaded
  • Hold a debrief, review the footage and TOR
19
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A staff member has just done a unintentional discharge due to operator error or mechanical fault with the taser. What 7 steps should you take as the NCO?

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  • Preserve, 4H scene and exhibits secure
  • Taser out of service and consult if needs to be examined
  • Instigate a review
  • TOR for a UD completed
  • Upload footage
  • Register completed with discharge details
  • Advise District professional conduct manager
20
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When may a UD occur?

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  • Operator error

- Mechanical fault

21
Q

When a taser is shown or used when must the operator inform the NCO?

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  • As soon as practicable

- If rural or remote location inform closest duty NCO