Tactical Options Framework

Question 1

TENR

Answer 1

• Threat (Intent, Capability, Opportunity, Environment)
• Exposure (Safety, Security)
• Necessity (Act now, Delay, Don’t act)
• Response (Formulate plan, Reasonable, Proportionate, Timely, Lawful)

Question 2

Reasonable force

Answer 2

Includes force that is necessary and proportionate given all the circumstances known at the time

Question 3

Force (Prepare, Show, Use)

Answer 3

• Prepare - Carriage
• Show - Presentation
• Use - Application

Question 4

Co-operative

Answer 4

• Officer presence
• Tactical communication

Question 5

Passive resistance

Answer 5

Mechanical restraints

Question 6

Active resistance

Answer 6

• Empty hand tactics
• Physical restraints and strikes
• OC spray

Question 7

Assaultive

Answer 7

• Baton
• Taser
• Dogs
• Weapons of opportunity

Question 8

Death/GBH

Answer 8

• Firearms
• Other force with serious implications

Question 9

Threat

Answer 9

Means any individual/s, or any act/s, or anything/s likely to cause harm or that have the potential to hinder Police in the performance of their duties.

Question 10

Exposure

Answer 10

Means the potential for harm (physical or otherwise) to people, or the security of places or things. Exposure can be mitigated through assessment and planning.

Question 11

Necessity

Answer 11

Is the assessment to determine if there is a need for the operation or intervention to proceed now, later or not at all

Question 12

Response

Answer 12

Means the proportionate and timely execution of Police duties aided by the appropriate use of tactics and tactical options.