Title

CC701Command Police Support Unitresources in public order operations

Summary

This standard is aboutcommandingPolice Support Unit resources inpublic order operations. It applies to the "Police Support Unit (PSU) Commander" role.The PSU Commander is responsible for the command and control of a PSU and carrying out specific tasks and achieving specific objectives set by the Bronze Commander.

There are 2 elements:

CC701.1 / Prepareto achieve specific tasks and objectives in public order operations
CC701.2 / Deploy and control resources to achieve specific tasks and objectives in public order operations

Target Group

This standard is for those responsible for commanding PSU resources inpublic order operations, commonly referred to as "PSU Commanders".

This standard has been developed by Skills for Justice.

Skills for Justice / Page 1
National Occupational Standards for Policing and Law Enforcement / Final approved version May 2010

Element

CC701.1

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Prepareto achieve specific tasks and objectives in public order operations

Performance Criteria

To meet the standard, you

1 / confirm the specific tasks and objectives allocated to you within the public order operation and the parameters in which you may operate
2 / ensure you have the required authorities for the tasks allocated to you
3 / obtain a briefing on the tasks and objectives which have been allocated to other units to allow you to interface with them effectively
4 / gather and review information and intelligence in relation to your tasks and objectives
5 / identify information with broader relevance to the public order operation and report through the appropriate channels
6 / engage with stakeholders and key personnel where necessary to determine suitable working arrangements
7 / confirm that you have sufficientresourcesto carry out the tasks allocated to you, reporting any deficiencies to the operational (Bronze)commander
8 / check that all personnel under your command are properly dressed with identification numerals visible, are in possession of the required equipment and are competent to use it
9 / liaise with theoperational (Bronze) commander to identify a specific plan of action and any tactical responses to counter identified risks
10 / brief your team on the public order operation and the specific tasks and objectives to be achieved, ensuring that they understand their roles, the roles of others and the parameters in which they can operate
11 / ensure decisions, actions, options and rationaleof yourself and those under your command are recorded in accordance with current policy and legislation,

Range

1 / public order operation
a / spontaneous
b / pre-planned
2 / parameters
a / responsibilities
b / timescales
c / financial and physical resources
d / geographic
3 / stakeholders
a / partner agencies
b / community groups
c / advisory groups
d / protest groups
e / media
f / other stakeholders
4 / key personnel
a / others in the command structure
b / specialist and support personnel
5 / resources
a / human
b / physical

Element

CC701.2 / Deploy and control resources to achieve specific tasks and objectives in public order operations

Performance Criteria

To meet the standard, you

1 / deploy resources under your command in accordance with the agreed plan of action
2 / inform the operational (Bronze)commander of your state of readiness and any issues arising
3 / ensure effective communication throughout the PSU
4 / ensure that actions are carried in line with the plan
5 / continually monitor and adjust the actions of your team towards the objectives, reporting any developments promptly to the operational (Bronze) commander
6 / take action to deal with any contingencies in accordance with agreed parameters
7 / monitor the performance, health, safety and welfare of your team and take appropriate action within operational constraints
8 / ensure that individuals are dealt with in an ethical manner, recognising their needs with respect to race, diversity and human rights
9 / report the outcomes of your team's involvement to the operational (Bronze) commander
10 / ensure your team are fully debriefed and any necessary post-operational support is made available
11 / ensure all decisions, actions, options and rationale are recorded in accordance with current policy and legislation

Range

1 / resources
a / human
b / physical
2 / key personnel
a / others in the command structure
b / specialist and support personnel
3 / stakeholders
a / partner agencies
b / community groups
c / advisory groups
d / protest groups
e / media
f / the police service
g / other stakeholders
4 / parameters
a / responsibilities
b / timescales
c / financial and physical resources
d / geographic

CC701Command Police Support Unit resources in public order operations

Knowledge and Understanding

Legal and organisational requirements

1 / current, relevant legislation, cases, national guidelines and organisational requirements in relation to maintaining public order and facilitating peaceful protest
2 / current, relevant legislation, cases, national guidelines and organisational requirements in relation to intelligence gathering
3 / current, relevant legislation, cases, national guidelines and organisational requirements in relation to race, diversity and human rights
4 / current, relevant legislation and organisational requirements in relation to health and safety

Leading front-line resources in public order operations

5 / the importance of obtaining a briefing on the specific tasks and objectives allocated to you and to the others with whom you need to interface
6 / the authorities which may be required for the tasks and objectives allocated to you, and how to ensure these authorities have been granted
7 / the differences between spontaneous and pre-planned public order operations and the impact of these differences on commanding PSU resources for public order operations
8 / how to gather and review information and intelligence in relation to the tasks and objectives allocated to you
9 / how to identify stakeholders and key personnel in a public order operation and engage with them to determine suitable working arrangements
10 / the resources required to carry out the tasks and objectives allocated to you, and how to ensure you have sufficient resources
11 / the clothing and equipment required, and the importance of ensuring all personnel under your command are properly dressed with identification numerals visible, are in possession of the required equipment and are competent to use it
12 / the importance of liaising with the operational (Bronze) commander to identify a specific plan of action and any tactical responses to counter identified risks
13 / how to conduct effective briefing and debriefing of your team
14 / the importance of keepingthe operational (Bronze) commander fully briefed about your state of readiness, developments and outcomes
15 / the importance of taking timely action to deal with contingencies in line with agreed parameters
16 / the importance of taking timely and appropriate action to maintain the performance, health, safety and welfare of your team
17 / the importance of ensuring all individuals are dealt with in an ethical manner, recognising their needs with respect to race, diversity and human rights, and how to do so
18 / the types of post-operational support your team may need and how any necessary post-operational support can be provided

Record keeping

19 / the records that need to be kept, and how to keep complete and accurate records in line with current legislation and policy

CC701Command Police Support Unit resources in public order operations

Evidence Requirements

1You must practically demonstrate in your work that you have met the standard for commanding PSU resources for public order operations.

2Where simulations are used to provide performance evidence, these should properly reflect the requirements of real working situations.

3Element CC701.1 Prepare to achieve specific tasks and objectives in public order operations

From the range in element 1 you must show that you:

- have planned and deployed resources for 1 type of public order operation*

- have identified all types of parameters

- have engaged with 3 types of stakeholders*

- have worked with both types of key personnel

- have identified and negotiated both types of resources

4Element CC701.2 Deploy and control resources to achieve specific tasks and objectives in public order operations

From the range in element 2 you must show that you:

- have reviewed both types of resources

- have worked with both types of key personnel

- have engaged with 3 types of stakeholders*

- have identified all types of parameters

* Items from the range not covered by performance evidence should be supported by knowledge evidence.

Skills for Justice / Page 1
National Occupational Standards for Policing and Law Enforcement / Final approved version May 2010