1
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What does Command and Control include?
A
Leadership, coordination, effective decision making and behaving lawfully and ethically with a prevention and victim focus
2
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At what point does ‘coordination’ occur?
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When C2 is communicated to all responders to the incident, and their agencies, but giving appropriate taskings
3
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Safety must be front of mind in any incident. Who has primary responsibility to ensure risk is managed appropriately in any incident?
A
Incident Controller
4
Q
What methodology is used to manage risk?
A
TENR
5
Q
The response to any given situation must be what?
A
Considered, timely, proportionate and appropriate.
6
Q
How do you distinguish between control and command?
A
Control - operates horizontally across agencies.
Command - operates vertically within an agency
7
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Does a controller command another agency’s staff?
A
No. Although control includes the responsibility to assign tasks to another agency and coordinate that agency’s wider actions so it integrates with the wider response.
8
Q
Define ‘command’.
A
The authority that a commander in NZP lawfully exercises over assigned staff by virtue of rank or assignment.
- Includes effectively using resources to achieve tasks
- Includes responsibility for welfare, morale & discipline of staff
9
Q
Command and control consists of three essential elements. What are they?
A
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Control
10
Q
Why does NZP use the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)?
A
- One model of C2 & coordination
- Consistent with any interagency response
- Understood and practised by partners
- Consistent with C2 and coordination SOPs already in place
- Already practised at all levels of Police
11
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What is ‘tactical command’?
A
The level within which Police resources are directly deployed within the community - almost all policing occurs at this level.
12
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What are functions undertaken by a commander at the tactical level?
A
- Command of inner cordon, the immediate situation and of police and resources within cordons
- Command of intent provided by Operational and Strategic Commanders (where appointed)
- Manage interagency coordination at tactical level
13
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When is Operational Command required?
A
When there are multiple tactical level activities or when the complexity of the situation requires a higher level of command.
14
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What are functions undertaken by an operational level commander?
A
- Command overall incident, and resource distribution to support tactical commanders
- Command the response outside the tactical deployment and manage interagency coordination at the operational level
- Command response within the Strategic Commander’s intent (where appointed)
15
Q
When is Strategic Command level applied?
A
When the scope, consequence, community or political implications of an event is significant and requires dedicated attention
16
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What are functions undertaken at the Strategic Command level?
A
- Command overall police operation, multiple operational level activities and community consultation response
- Liaison with govt, media & agencies and Operational Commander
17
Q
What are the five principles of command and control?
A
- Unity
- Span
- Continuity
- Delegation
5 Obligations
18
Q
There is a limit to the number of units a controller or commander can effectively control or command. How many direct reports are recommended (‘Span’ of C2)?
A
2-7
19
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What are the ‘obligations’ of a controller or commander?
A
Community safety, health and well-being of staff and wider reputation of Police. Behave lawfully, ethically and professionally.
20
Q
What is an ‘appreciation’?
A
A process for problem solving and decision making (should be written).
21
Q
What will an outline plan cover?
A
- Situation
- Mission
- Execution
22
Q
What is an Action Plan?
A
Details desired outcome and key tasks for management of an incident, and the measures that will be taken to achieve the outcome.
23
Q
An effective Action Plan will what? (4 points)
A
- Integrate all agencies in an effective response
- Increase situational awareness between agencies
- Coordinate activities towards common goal
- Reduce risk, duplication & conflicting actions
24
Q
When should new action plans be delivered?
A
Not arbitrarily.
- When objectives of original plan achieved
- If situation changes significantly and original objectives can’t be achieved
- Objectives changed by Controller
25
What is the format of Operation Orders?
GSMEAC
26
What is the purpose of a debrief?
Critically examine what went well during the operation and what areas could have been improved.
27
When can lessons learnt be addressed?
Not only at the conclusion of an operation but should form a daily part of the operation so that any lessons or mistakes are identified and addressed immediately and appropriate changes made.
28
Who is responsible for initial command for the response of any incident reported to ECC?
Emergence Comms Centre Shift Commander
29
Preferably, what rank should the incident controller in the district be at?
Sgt or above
30
What matters must be considered before control is transferred to field units? (4 main points).
1. ECC best equipped to control response in early stages
2. Highest ranking person not necessarily most appropriate to assume control
3. Control should not be transferred/delegated until they've had an opportunity to:
- Establish an incident control point
- Familiarise themselves with incident and get briefed
- Formulate a response plan
31
If the Shift Commander determines a person appointed forward commander or incident controller is no longer appropriate person to fulfil the role, what may they do?
Exercise the delegated authority of district commander to revoke appointment. They may then assume the role themselves, appoint another forward commander or incident controller, or appoint multiple forward commanders to control different phases.
32
In a multi-agency incident that is police led, what is the role of the NCCC and MOC?
Use CIMS org structure to coordinate national resources, provide liaison with Govt and manage relationship with Dept of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Officials Domestic & External Security Committee and Ministers.
33
What IT system is used to support command and control operations across Police?
RIOD EMS (Emergency Management System)
34
For the purpose of CIMS, what is an 'incident'?
An occurrence that needs a response from one or more agencies.
35
What is the purpose of CIMS?
Achieve effective, coordinated incident management across responding agencies by:
- Establishing common structures, functions & terminology within a flexible framework
- Enabling agencies to develop own processes, procedures & training for execution of CIMS
36
For the purposes of CIMS, what is an 'emergency'?
A situation that poses an immediate risk to life, health, property, or the environment that requires a coordinated response.
37
There are four components (4 'Rs') to emergency management, what are they?
1. Risk reduction
2. Readiness (to respond)
3. Response
4. Recovery
38
When does 'recovery' need to be considered?
Needs to be included in 'readiness' planning and is commenced at the start of 'response'.
39
Responses aim to manage consequences of hazards, support affected communities and establish the basis for recovery. What are some common response objectives listed in the material?
- Preserve life
- Prevent escalation of the emergency
- Maintain law and order
- Care for the sick, injured, dependent
- Provide essential services
- Preserve Governance
- Protect assets; natural & physical resources
- Provide animal welfare
- Preserve economic and social activity
40
Three principles are listed in relation to applying CIMS. List them.
1. Responsive to Community Needs - response should mitigate and manage consequences of an incident on individuals, families, communities, including animals; recognise individuals' rights, treat with fairness and dignity
2. Flexibility - allows CIMS to be modular and scalable, adaptable
3. Unity of Effort - common objectives met by a coordinated response
41
There are four common characteristics of CIMS, list them.
1. Common structures, roles & responsibilities
2. Common terminology
3. Interoperability
4. Management by objectives
42
Outline what is meant by 'interoperability' as a characteristic of CIMS.
The ability for systems, processes, personnel and equipment to effectively operate together.
43
What can happen if a 'lead agency' is not readily identified?
Can adopt a joint 'unified control' structure.
44
In relation to support agencies, what is a fundamental responsibility of lead agencies?
To integrate support agencies into the response.
45
CIMS divides tasks and responsibilities in to seven functions to enable multiple agencies to coordinate resources effectively. What are the seven functions?
1. Control
2. Intelligence
3. Planning
4. Operations
5. Logistics
6. Public information management
7. Welfare
46
Appointing managers for each area of CIMS 'function' forms the 'incident management team' (IMT). But the IMT can include others such as who? (4 listed)
- Response manager
- Technical experts
- Health & safety advisors
- Iwi representatives
47
A decision to scale the response structure needs to be based on what?
1. Safety - of response personnel, public & property
2. Size and Complexity - of incident and extent of response required
3. Span of Control
48
An Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is established to coordinate multi-agency or multi-incident responses. When is an EOC activated?
- When there are several incident level responses at different sites
- Off-site coordination and support required
- Coordination of multi-agency or multi-incident responses required
49
Changeovers need to be managed well with good briefings before personnel leave the site. What do they need to ensure?
1. Outgoing personnel leave once they briefed replacements
2. Changeovers:
- increase personnel safety and reduce risk
- don't disturb response operations
- are staggered to ensure continuity of response operations
50
The material provides more detail of each function within the CIMS model. Who might the Controller be supported by?
Response manager, technical experts, personal assistant(s), and risk advisors.
51
The material provides more detail of each function within the CIMS model. Aside from overseeing the development of Actions Plans, what else is the 'planning' function responsible for?
- Developing long-term plans and contingency plans
- Assisting with planning the transition to recovery
- Convening and conducting planning meetings
- Forecasting medium to long term resourcing requirements that will need to be provided by Logistics and supporting agencies
52
During an emergency, friends, family/whanau and others want to make contact with one another to confirm their whereabouts and safety. Section 41(1)(j) and (k) of the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan 2015 requires Police to what?
'Coordinate inquiries to assist family, whanau and next of kin make contact with each other; and, trace missing persons and notify their next of kin' (and certain govt agencies are required to support and facilitate police in this).
53
Under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, outline the definition of 'emergency'.
- Result of any happening, natural or otherwise, including explosion, earthquake... [other disasters]... tech failure, infestation, plague... disruption to emergency service or lifeline utility or actual or imminent attack or warlike act AND;
- Causes or may cause loss of life or injury or illness or distress or in any way endangers public safety or property AND;
- Cannot be dealt with my emergency services or otherwise requires significant and co-ordinated response under this Act
54
If a state of emergency is in place, what are some of the powers a constable is authorised to exert if necessary to preserve life?
- s86 evacuate premises including public place or exclude people, vehicle
- s87 entry on premises if RGTB necessary to safe life, prevent injury or rescue or relieve suffering or distress
- s88 close road, restrict access to prevent or limit extent of emergency
- s89 remove aircraft, vessels, vehicles (and break in to remove) to prevent or limit extent of emergency
- s90 take control of any land, building, vehicle, equipment, construction materials [and more] for preservation of human life
- s91 power to give directions, where anyone may be contributing to the emergency, direct them to stop [and a longer list of other directions you may wish to read]
- s92 power to carry out inspections (including marking, seizing, securing, disinfecting or destroying property , animal or any other thing to prevent or limit emergency)
55
Section 90 relates to requisitioning powers. What are some of the salient points of the section and what must a constable (or person exercising the power) do as soon as reasonably practicable?
s90:
- for preservation of human life
- can authorise another person to take control of that thing
- owner must provide constable any assistance as reasonably required for effective and safe use
- Must ensure that, as soon as reasonably practicable, a written statement specifying the property requisitioned and the person under whose control it has been placed
56
Section 93 relates to requirements in exercising a power under the Civil Defence Emergency Act 2002. What must a constable provide?
- Have ID and produce if requested to do so.
- If requested, produce evidence or a general explanation of the authority under which acting, and powers being exercised
57
Section 95 of the Civil Defence Emergency Act 2002 explains it is an offence to fail to comply with requirements under the Act. Section 98 lays out that is an offence to obstruct anyone carrying out the duties under the Act. What is the penalty for offences under s104 of the Act?
- 3 mths imprisonment or up to $5000 fine, or both of these
| - $50,000 fine in case of a body corp.
58
Who can declare a state of emergency?
- A person appointed by the CDEM Group, or a representative of the Group if the appointed person unable
- A Mayor or elected member designated on behalf of the Mayor
- The Minister
59
When can a state of emergency be declared?
When an emergency, defined under the Act, has occurred or may occur.
60
Can a state of emergency be limited in area?
Yes - the area should be defined and does not need to include the entire area for which a person is authorised to cover.
Insp CPK Aug 2022
flashcards
Decks in class (21)
# Cards
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Our Business15
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Prevention First17
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Te Huringa o Te Tai7
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PHPF4
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Police Values7
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Policing Act 200813
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Emplymnt Relations, Unacceptable Behaviour & Acceptable Use13
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ERA 2000, Code of Conduct & FEO18
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Performance Management & Disciplinary Policy/Process45
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Emplymnt Relationhip Problem, Kia Tu, Acceptable Use25
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Reporting Behaviour, IPCA & Complaints/Notifiable Incidents30
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Early Intervention, Conflicts of Interest & Professional Boundaries27
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Trauma Support & Return to Work20
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Family Harm Policies & Procedures23
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Protection Orders & PSOs15
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Road to Zero & Road Policing Response12
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Fleeing Driver & Sudden Death31
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Firearms24
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Intelligence and Tasking & Coordination21
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Command & Control60
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Organisational Risk and Health & Safety22
