Police Safety Order-PSO

Question 1

When is a PSO Issued?
2 Reasons

Answer 1

1. In a family harm situation
2. Insufficient evidence to arrest

Question 2

Who can issue a PSO?

Answer 2

A Constable authorised by a Qualified Constable

Qualified Constable=SGT/SNR SGT

Question 3

Legal Parties-PSO

Answer 3

Bound Person=Perpetrator/Offender
Person At Risk=Victim

Question 4

When can children have a PSO issued against them ?

Answer 4

16 years of age and older

Question 5

What must be explained to a Bound Person/Person at Risk-4 Things

Answer 5

1. The Purpose of the Order.
2. The Duration of the Order.
3. Consequences of Contravening the Order.
4. Effect of the Order.

Question 6

3 General Considerations-PSO

Answer 6

1. BP must not make contact with the PR.
2. BP must not engage in behaviour that amounts to family violence.
3. BP must not encourage/incite another person to contact/harm the PR.

Question 7

3 General Effects of a PSO

Answer 7

1. Vacate Land.
2. Surrender Weapons Immediately.
3. Suspend Firearms Licence.

Question 8

How long can you detain to issue a PSO?

Answer 8

2 Hours

Question 9

Max days a PSO can be served for?

Answer 9

10 Days.

Question 10

When must a PSO be served by?

Answer 10

48 Hours/PSO lapses after 48 Hours.

Question 11

Is it an offence to breach a PSO?

Answer 11

No.

Question 12

Are Parenting Orders suspended when a PSO is issued?

Answer 12

Yes.

Question 13

Is Consent needed when issuing a PSO?

Answer 13

No.

Question 14

What happens to a Bound Person when they Breach a PSO? 3 Things?

Answer 14

1. They are Detained.
2. They are taken into Custody.
3. They are taken to Court within 24 Hours.

Question 15

What are the Court Options? 3 Options?

Answer 15

1. No Further Action.
2. Issue new PSO.
3. Issue Protect Order.