Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for remote area operations
- Operational plans are clearly defined and conveyed to colleagues and base station.
- Communication equipment effective in the remote area is selected and tested.
- Radio protocols for standard and emergency situations are current and known.
- Risks associated with the operation and journey are assessed and riskminimisationstrategies and contingency actions planned.
- Jurisdictional policies and procedures are followed.
- Equipment and supplies identified in risk management strategies and contingency plans are obtained, checked and stored for efficiency and safety.
- Travel plans are documented after selecting the most appropriate route to destination, method and schedule of travel.
- Travel in remote areas
- Navigational aids appropriate for the remote area and type of travel are utilised to ensure destinations and direction of travel are as planned
- Communication equipment is used and communication protocols observed.
- Travel is undertaken according to travel plan and risk minimisation strategies.
- Emergency situations are responded to according to contingency plans.
- Operate in remote areas
- Operations are undertaken ensuring the safety of colleagues, self and equipment.
- Monitoring activities are undertaken with caution and due regard for safety of all personnel and equipment.
- Witness statements and details are taken.
- Arrested suspects are restrained.
- Evidence is stored in a manner that will ensure its safety and preservation.
- Intelligence gathering is routinely carried out and reports written up and presented.
- Finalise details of remote area operation
- Prepare for remote area operations
- Operational plans are clearly defined and conveyed to colleagues and base station.
- Communication equipment effective in the remote area is selected and tested.
- Radio protocols for standard and emergency situations are current and known.
- Risks associated with the operation and journey are assessed and riskminimisationstrategies and contingency actions planned.
- Jurisdictional policies and procedures are followed.
- Equipment and supplies identified in risk management strategies and contingency plans are obtained, checked and stored for efficiency and safety.
- Travel plans are documented after selecting the most appropriate route to destination, method and schedule of travel.
- Travel in remote areas
- Navigational aids appropriate for the remote area and type of travel are utilised to ensure destinations and direction of travel are as planned
- Communication equipment is used and communication protocols observed.
- Travel is undertaken according to travel plan and risk minimisation strategies.
- Emergency situations are responded to according to contingency plans.
- Operate in remote areas
- Operations are undertaken ensuring the safety of colleagues, self and equipment.
- Monitoring activities are undertaken with caution and due regard for safety of all personnel and equipment.
- Witness statements and details are taken.
- Arrested suspects are restrained.
- Evidence is stored in a manner that will ensure its safety and preservation.
- Intelligence gathering is routinely carried out and reports written up and presented.
- Finalise details of remote area operation