Tasmania Police Manual Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 2018 1 Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 2018 2 COMMISSIONER'S FOREWORD The orders, guidelines and procedures contained in this Manual are issued for the guidance of all personnel 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 may be dealt with as a breach of discipline. As the Manual is not all encompassing, members should seek advice in cases of uncertainty or situations 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 resolve situations and incidents by making decisions that are ethical, lawful and fair in furthering the objectives of Tasmania Police. We are committed to providing the people of Tasmania with a professional and accountable policing service, and strive to improve our performance in all areas. To assist our members in providing such a quality service, my desire is for the Tasmania Police Manual to be regarded as a practical, contemporary and valued operational tool. The Tasmania Police Manual is currently in a period of transition, and I would encourage all members to take ownership of the content and provide comment or recommendations where appropriate. D L HINE Commissioner of Police 2017 Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 2018 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The Tasmania Police Manual (TPM) is provided as a compendium of orders, instructions and guidelines to assist Tasmania Police members in fulfilling their responsibilities. Content outlining procedures and guidelines is provided to assist members in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities. These additional provisions are not intended to be prescriptive and may not necessarily provide the optimum solution in all circumstances. Members are expected to apply judgement and discretion and, on all occasions, must be able to demonstrate any action taken was reasonable and justifiable in the circumstances. Although the Manual is primarily aimed at providing guidance for sworn police officers, it may also be used as a guide by Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management (DPFEM) State Service Employees and State Emergency Service volunteers where applicable and considered appropriate. The Manual allows members to navigate between related sections, and other relevant documents, by using 'hypertext' linkages, which are highlighted in blue. A search engine is also provided that allows the user to search on single or multiple words. Search results will highlight the word, or words, of interest. Members are encouraged to identify opportunities for improvement to the TPM by forwarding comment to Strategy and Support. Members are reminded that they must comply with all orders contained within the TPM in accordance with section 42 of the Police Service Act 2003 (Code of Conduct). Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 2018 4 NATIONAL POLICE CODE OF ETHICS Tasmania Police endorses and subscribes to the National Police Code of Ethics. The National Police Code of Ethics consists of the following principles. Police officers have a duty to their country and to their Police Service to serve the community by protecting life and property, preserving the peace and detecting and apprehending offenders. Police officers should carry out their duties with integrity and honesty and should at all times make every effort to respect the rights of all people in the community regardless of colour, social status 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 they may learn in their official capacity, unless revelation is necessary for the administration of justice. By their conduct and performance police officers should give high priority to enhancing the reputation of their profession. Police officers should practice self-discipline and restraint and should strive to improve their knowledge of the law and contemporary police practice applicable to their community. In the pursuit of their responsibilities, police will resort to the use of force only when strictly necessary 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 an integral part of their personal and professional life. Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 2018 5 Contents 1.1 Call-out Procedures ................................................................................................................... 12 Funerals ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Transfer Applications ................................................................................................................ 15 Grievances ................................................................................................................................. 16 Discipline and General Conduct ................................................................................................ 18 Leave ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Medals and Awards ................................................................................................................... 25 Dress and Appearance Standards ............................................................................................. 28 Engagement in Outside Employment ....................................................................................... 29 removed 01/03/2018 ................................................................................................................ 31 removed 01/03/2018 ................................................................................................................ 32 Promotion and Career Development ........................................................................................ 33 Resignation and Retirement ..................................................................................................... 34 Transfers and Tenure ................................................................................................................ 35 Travel......................................................................................................................................... 37 Liquor on Police Premises (recreational facilities in police buildings and vessels) ................... 38 Telephone Calls Reimbursement .............................................................................................. 42 Certificates of Identification ..................................................................................................... 43 Reversion .................................................................................................................................. 44 Code of Conduct........................................................................................................................ 45 Performance of Higher Duties – Inspector and Sergeant ......................................................... 46 Police Officers Contesting Government Elections .................................................................... 47 removed 01/03/2018 ................................................................................................................ 48 Operational Status .................................................................................................................... 49 Injury and Illness Management and Reporting Workplace Incidents ....................................... 50 Work Health Safety and People Support Services .................................................................... 52 Pregnancies ............................................................................................................................... 53 Safety of Members in Training and Exercises ........................................................................... 54 Welfare...................................................................................................................................... 55 Critical Incident Stress Management ........................................................................................ 56 Inability to Perform Duties ........................................................................................................ 58 Working from Home ................................................................................................................. 59 Infectious Disease Control ........................................................................................................ 60 Life-Saving Assistance and First-Aid .......................................................................................... 63 Tasmania Police Manual – as at 18 December 2018 6 Public Health (Smoking) Offences ............................................................................................. 64 Duty of Care as an Employer ..................................................................................................... 65 Accidents ..................................................................................................................................