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What is the purpose or intention of a PSO? |
A PSO is used when you believe it is necessary to take action to ensure the safety of a person at risk and there is insufficient evidence to make an arrest. The intent its to give the aggressor |
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After attending a domestic incident and investigating the matter, what four options are available to police? |
Take no further action Warning PSO Arrest - with sufficient evidence and the offense has been disclosed. |
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What is the maximum duration of a PSO? |
5 Days. It goes into effect immediately upon being served to the 'bound person' |
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What effect does a PSO have on a "Parenting Order" issued by the court? |
Any Parenting Order or day to day care or contact agreement relating to a child protected by the PSO, is suspended. |
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Who is defined as the 'Person at Risk?' |
The potential or likely victim. |
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Do police require consent of the person at risk to issue a PSO? |
No, this way they cannot be blamed for the actions of police. |
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Who can issue a PSO? |
Any Constable may issue one, but before the PSO can be issued, it has to be authorised by a qualified Constable who is at the rank of Sergeant or higher. |
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If you attend a domestic episode, can a PSO be issued against a person that has been arrested for family violence? |
No. You can however ask for bail conditions similar to the conditions of a PSO. |
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Can the person being issued a PSO be detained? |
Yes. For no longer than 2 hours. They can be detained at the place where the incident has taken place or be transported to a police station. |
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When issuing a PSO, what four things MUST you do? |
An officer issuing a PSO must explain the following to both the 'Protected Person' and the 'Bound Person'. Purpose of the order Effect of the order Duration of the order Consequences of contravening the order |
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When the 'Bound Person' has breached any conditions of the order and are detained and brought before the court, what three things can the court do? |
Release the bound person with no further action. Direct the police to issue another PSO ASAP. Issue a temporary PSO. |
