Tasmania Police Manual
Tasmania Police ManualTasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20181
Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20182
COMMISSIONER'S FOREWORDThe orders, guidelines and procedures contained in this Manual are issued for the guidance of allpersonnel in the performance of their duties and the effective management of Tasmania Police.The Police Service Act 2003 requires police officers to act in accordance with the orders in this Manual.While the Manual is designed to provide guidance to all personnel, in some cases non-compliance maybe dealt with as a breach of discipline.As the Manual is not all encompassing, members should seek advice in cases of uncertainty orsituations not addressed herein. In any event, members should observe our core values of integrity,equity and accountability and are expected to exercise common sense and discretion to resolvesituations and incidents by making decisions that are ethical, lawful and fair in furthering the objectivesof Tasmania Police.We are committed to providing the people of Tasmania with a professional and accountable policingservice, and strive to improve our performance in all areas. To assist our members in providing such aquality service, my desire is for the Tasmania Police Manual to be regarded as a practical, contemporaryand valued operational tool.The Tasmania Police Manual is currently in a period of transition, and I would encourage all membersto take ownership of the content and provide comment or recommendations where appropriate.D L HINECommissioner of Police2017Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20183
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEThe Tasmania Police Manual (TPM) is provided as a compendium of orders, instructions and guidelinesto assist Tasmania Police members in fulfilling their responsibilities.Content outlining procedures and guidelines is provided to assist members in the discharge of theirduties and responsibilities. These additional provisions are not intended to be prescriptive and may notnecessarily provide the optimum solution in all circumstances. Members are expected to applyjudgement and discretion and, on all occasions, must be able to demonstrate any action taken wasreasonable and justifiable in the circumstances.Although the Manual is primarily aimed at providing guidance for sworn police officers, it may also beused as a guide by Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management (DPFEM) State ServiceEmployees and State Emergency Service volunteers where applicable and considered appropriate.The Manual allows members to navigate between related sections, and other relevant documents, byusing 'hypertext' linkages, which are highlighted in blue.A search engine is also provided that allows the user to search on single or multiple words. Searchresults will highlight the word, or words, of interest.Members are encouraged to identify opportunities for improvement to the TPM by forwarding commentto Strategy and Support.Members are reminded that they must comply with all orders contained within the TPM in accordancewith section 42 of the Police Service Act 2003 (Code of Conduct).Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20184
NATIONAL POLICE CODE OF ETHICSTasmania Police endorses and subscribes to the National Police Code of Ethics. The National PoliceCode of Ethics consists of the following principles. Police officers have a duty to their country and to their Police Service to serve the communityby protecting life and property, preserving the peace and detecting and apprehendingoffenders.Police officers should carry out their duties with integrity and honesty and should at all timesmake every effort to respect the rights of all people in the community regardless of colour, socialstatus or religion, enforcing the law justly without fear, favour, malice or ill will.It is incumbent upon all police officers to keep confidential matters of such a nature which theymay learn in their official capacity, unless revelation is necessary for the administration ofjustice.By their conduct and performance police officers should give high priority to enhancing thereputation of their profession. Police officers should practice self-discipline and restraint andshould strive to improve their knowledge of the law and contemporary police practice applicableto their community.In the pursuit of their responsibilities, police will resort to the use of force only when strictlynecessary and to the extent required for the performance of their duty.Police officers should be aware of these ethics and should accept the desirability of them as anintegral part of their personal and professional life.Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20185
Contents1.1Call-out Procedures. 12Funerals . 14Transfer Applications . 15Grievances. 16Discipline and General Conduct . 18Leave . 20Medals and Awards. 25Dress and Appearance Standards . 28Engagement in Outside Employment . 29removed 01/03/2018 . 31removed 01/03/2018 . 32Promotion and Career Development . 33Resignation and Retirement . 34Transfers and Tenure . 35Travel. 37Liquor on Police Premises (recreational facilities in police buildings and vessels). 38Telephone Calls Reimbursement . 42Certificates of Identification . 43Reversion . 44Code of Conduct. 45Performance of Higher Duties – Inspector and Sergeant . 46Police Officers Contesting Government Elections . 47removed 01/03/2018 . 48Operational Status . 49Injury and Illness Management and Reporting Workplace Incidents. 50Work Health Safety and People Support Services . 52Pregnancies . 53Safety of Members in Training and Exercises . 54Welfare. 55Critical Incident Stress Management . 56Inability to Perform Duties . 58Working from Home . 59Infectious Disease Control . 60Life-Saving Assistance and First-Aid . 63Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20186
Public Health (Smoking) Offences . 64Duty of Care as an Employer . 65Accidents . 66Aircraft Accidents . 75Explosive Incidents . 77Clandestine Laboratories . 79Hazardous Substances/Chemicals . 80Natural Gas . 81Emergency Animal Disease Management . 82Use of Force . 84Safe Traffic Operation Procedures . 86Police Use of Social Media . 87Conflict of Interest . 90Declarable Associations . 96Animals. 105Boxing Contests. 109Security and Investigation Agents. 110Demonstrations, Strikes and Industrial Disputes. 111Family Violence . 115Restraint Orders . 117Drugs and Poisons . 118[EXEMPT PER S.30(1)(c) OF RTI ACT]. 122Explosives . 123Firearms . 125Gaming Offences . 127Hawkers, Pedlars and Street-Vendors . 129Alarms – General and Hold-Up . 130Licensed Premises . 131Litter Offences. 133Marine Enforcement . 135Mental Illness . 137Environmental Complaints. 139Offences Committed by Members of Other Australasian Police Services . 141Parades and Processions. 142Property . 143Public Order . 148Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20187
Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers. 151Street Stalls . 152Threats Against Members and VIPs . 153People with Disability and Impairment. 154Crossbows . 156Electronic Graphic Material . 157Conveyancing Act Reports . 158Infringement Notices – Police Offences Act 1935 . 159Dangerous Articles . 160General Policing Procedures . 161Duty Officers . 162Equipment and Stores. 164Flags . 165Stations . 166System Inspections . 167Properties. 168Police Vehicles. 171Police Vessels . 176Complaints . 179Coronial . 179Fires and Explosions . 189Crime . 190Missing Persons. 199Police Interviews . 202Searches and [EXEMPT PER S.30(1)(c) OF RTI ACT] . 203Kidnap Situations . 204Victims Of Crime . 206Forensic Science Service Tasmania . 207Investigation Support Services . 209Interpreters and Translators . 210Helicopter Services. 217Emergency Operations and Major Incidents . 220Fires . 221Floods . 223Mass Casualty Incidents . 225Negotiation Unit. 227Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20188
Dignitary Protection Unit . 228Search and Rescue Incidents. 229Special Operations Group . 242Police Technical Unit (PTU) . 245Counter-Terrorism . 246Extortion and Product Contamination . 249Traffic Management Points. 250Dog Handlers Unit . 251Arrest. Error! Bookmark not defined.Custody . 254Detention of Persons in Custody . 259Death or Life Threatening Injury in Custody . 265Bail. 268Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Persons . 270Diplomatic Immunity . 272Prosecution Files . 274Objections to Bail . 275Breath and Blood Alcohol Concentrations. 276Court Exhibits . 277Damage and Compensation Claims . 278Restitution of Property . 279Witnesses . 280Prosecutors . 283Courts . 284Decisions to Prosecute/Not to Prosecute . 286Disposition of Indictable Offences . 288Extradition . 291Summonses and Similar Documents. 293Arrest Warrants . 293Interstate Fines Warrant . 296Search Warrants. 297General (Search) Warrants . 298Extra-Territorial Search Warrants . 300Family Law Warrants. 301Bailiffs . 302removed 01/03/2018 . 303Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 20189
Youth Justice . 304Abuse or Neglect . 306Electronic Reporting. 307Less-Lethal Force . 308Restraint . 309Handcuffs . 310Batons . 311Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray . 312Lethal Force. 314Police Firearms . 315Post Police Shooting Procedures . 320Correspondence and Communication . 323Record Management and Archiving . 327Supply of Information . 327Radio and Telephone Communications . 333ABACUS: Commissioner's Directions for Conduct and Complaint Management, andCompliance Review . 337General Conduct . 339Searching of Personal Lockers . 342Proceedings Against a Member . 343Civil or Private Proceedings Against a Member . 344Character and Employment References for Current and Ex-Members . 345Public Interest Disclosures . 346Liability for Lost or Damaged Equipment . 347Reviews Relating to Termination, Demotion and Other Matters . 348Abandoned Vehicles . 349Driver Licensing/Licences . 350Defect and Discontinuance Orders . 351Radar/Laser Speed Measuring Devices . 351Road Closures. 352Road Safety - Alcohol and/or Drugs . 352Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs . 356Traffic Infringement Notices – Police Infringement Notice System (PINS) . 357Infringement Notices Issued pursuant to the Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970 . 358Cautioning of Traffic Offenders. 358Registration Plates . 360Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 201810
Vehicle Inspections . 361Vehicle Interceptions . 362Management of Police Pursuits and Authorised Follows . 363Urgent Duty Driving . 370Roadblocks and Vehicle Immobilising Devices . 371Road Race and Road Cycle Permits . 373Other Jurisdictions Transport Records. 373Community Policing Programs . 374Media . 377Telecommunications Service Providers, Australia Post and Spectrum - Radio Monitoring . 379Telecommunication Service Providers . 379Defence Forces.
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