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Reporting use of force/tactical options use
What use of force/tactical options use must be reported in a TOR
form?
These shows or uses of a tactical option(s) must be fully reported in a Tactical Options
Reporting (TOR) form
whether or not:
the subject has been arrested and/or is in Police custody
a complaint is expected, and/or
whether the constable is on-duty or off-duty.
Employees who use force must report
Shows of force
Shows of:
a TASER (i.e. presentation, laser painting or arcing)
a firearm.
To be reported on: Standard TOR
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Note: Excluding Armed Offenders Squad or Special Tactics Group shows of a TASER or
a firearm and shows of force during training.
Uses of force
Uses of:
communication, but only when used with one or more of the tactical options below,
and only the first time it is used
metal or plastic handcuffs, a waist restraint belt, and a leg restraint – vehicle:
with pain compliance
without pain compliance, but only when handcuffs, a waist restraint belt, and a
leg restraint – vehicle are used with another reportable tactical option
a spitting hood
a restraint chair
empty hand techniques excluding touching, guiding, escorting, lifting, and pushing
where a person does not fall to the ground
O C spray (spraying)
a baton (striking)
a weapon of opportunity, e.g. a Police torch
a Police dog when the subject is bitten and/or otherwise injured
a TASER by discharge and/or contact stun
a sponge round
a firearm (discharge).
To be reported on: Standard TOR
Notes:
Excluding any use of force during training.
Unintentional or unauthorised TASER or firearms discharges must be reported in an
Unintentional/Unauthorised Discharge form.
Uses of force on an animal
Any use of force on an animal
To be reported on: Animal TOR
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Unintentional discharges
Unintentional discharge of a firearm or TASER must be reported in an Unintentional
discharge form.
To be reported on: UD TOR
Supervisors must report
Uses of force
that result in a fatality
Police shootings that result in injury
To be reported on: Fatalities / shooting injuries TOR
Note: Section 54(4) of the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995 (Procedure
for taking bodily sample pursuant to compulsion order or databank compulsion
notice), requires that if you exercise the power conferred by section 54(2), using force
to take a bodily sample, you must, not later than 3 days after exercising that power,
furnish to the Commissioner a written report of the exercise of that power. In
accordance with this reporting requirement, and the reporting requirements in this
chapter, a TOR must be submitted if you use reportable force under this Act.
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For information about how the use of force requiring a TOR () affects a person's eligibility
for pre-charge warnings, see the Pre-charge warnings chapter of the Police Manual.
Police shooting incidents and incidents which result in a fatality
When a person is injured by the intentional discharge of a Police firearm or dies after Police
used force on them, all reportable uses of force which were used at the incident must be
reported in a Fatalities and Shooting Injuries TOR. This information is gathered for research
and reporting purposes only and does not identify the staff at the incident. Due to the
nature of these incidents, the TOR must be submitted by a supervisor, or by another
employee assigned to complete the TOR (not the persons who used force), and is reviewed
by the District Operations Manager. One TOR must be completed for each incident,
regardless of the number of police staff at the incident. Submitting the Fatalities and
Shooting Injuries TOR does not replace any requirement to report a Serious Harm Incident.
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Unintentional or unauthorised discharge of a TASER or ﬁrearm
Any unintentional discharge (operator error or mechanical fault)) of a TASER or a firearm,
including training, must be reported in an ‘Unintentional Discharge’ form. Intentional
discharges that resulted in unintended consequences (e.g. death or injury to a bystander)
must be reported in the Fatalities and Shooting Injuries or standard TOR as appropriate.
For more information on the procedure following an unintentional or unauthorised
discharge see these parts:
TASER (Conducted Electrical Weapons)
Police firearms.
Use of a tactical option on an animal(s)
Use of a tactical option on an animal(s) must be reported in a 'Use of Tactical Options on an
Animal(s)' form.
For more information on using tactical options on animals see 'Animals'.
Constables' reporting responsibilities
This list outlines the reporting responsibilities for constables who showed and/or used
force during a use of force incident.
1. Consider whether the force you used in the incident is reportable. Refer to the table
above for force that must be reported and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
about TOR. If you are in doubt about whether or not to report a use of force incident,
report it.
2. If the force used is not reportable, no further action is required, unless the use of
non-reportable force:
results in a subject’s injury and/or health issue - this requires the completion of
a POL258
a complaint or investigation is expected - these incidents must be reported to
your supervisor, who will direct whether or not the incident must be reported in
a POL258
3. If the force used is reportable, complete a 'Tactical Options Reporting' (TOR) form, or if
applicable, an 'Unintentional/Unauthorised Discharge Report' or 'Use of Tactical
Options on an Animal(s)' form. Note: For incidents which resulted in a fatality, or a
Police shooting that resulted in injury, all uses of force at the incident will be reported
by a supervisor, and not by the members who used force. Access TOR () forms through
the 'Notifications' section of Ten-One, by selecting 'Tactical Options Report (post 1 July
2010)', then 'Create new report', then 'TOR report' etc.
4. Follow the guidance on completing a TOR form and, if necessary, the FAQs about TOR
when completing your report.
5. Submit the report for review to your supervisor within the prescribed timeframes.
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6. If, following review, the reviewing supervisor or Inspector requires more detail or
changes to the form, your supervisor will send the form back to you to amend and
resubmit.
Timeframes for submitting and reviewing TOR forms
This table sets out the timeframes for submitting, reviewing and signing off TOR forms.
Situation
Timeframe
Initial
A constable must submit the TOR () form or Unintentional/Unauthorised
submission
Discharge form, or Use of Tactical Options on an Animal(s) form to their
of TOR ()
supervisor before the end of the shift in which they used force, or with
form
their supervisor's approval, within 3 days/72 hours of this shift and prior
to any rostered days off or leave during this period.
A Fatalities and Shooting Injuries TOR must be submitted by a supervisor
to the District Operations Manager within 72 hours of the incident.
Resubmitting If, following the supervisor or Inspector review, a TOR form is sent back
a TOR () form
to the reporting constable for amendment, the constable must resubmit
amended
the form to their supervisor before the end of the shift in which they
following
received it back, or with their supervisor’s approval, within 3 days/72
review
hours of this shift and prior to any rostered days off or leave during this
period.
Submitting a
Constables who use reportable force off-duty must submit a TOR form to
TOR () form
their supervisor before the end of the day in which they used force, or
for an off-
with the incident supervisor’s approval, within 3 days/72 hours of this
duty incident day. See Off-duty interventions.
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Supervisor's
Supervisors must complete their review (and sign-off, if applicable)
review and
before the end of the shift in which they receive the TOR from the
sign-off
reporting constable, or with their supervisor’s approval, within 3 days/72
process
hours after the end of this shift and prior to any rostered days off or
leave during this period.
Inspector's
Inspectors must complete their review (and sign-off, if applicable) within
review and
7 days of receiving the TOR form from the supervisor and prior to any
sign-off
rostered days off or leave during this period.
process
Timeframes for submitting a POL258 for non-reportable incidents
If…
then you must submit the POL258 to your supervisor …
you are required by a
before the end of the shift in which the incident that may
supervisor to submit a
result in a complaint or investigation occurred, or with
POL258 following an
your supervisor's approval, within 3 days/72 hours of this
incident where a complaint
shift and prior to any rostered days off or leave during
or investigation is expected
this period.
you must submit a POL258
before the end of the shift in which the subject
following an incident where
injury/health issue occurred, or with your supervisor's
a subject was injured
approval, within 3 days/72 hours of this shift and prior to
any rostered days off or leave during this period.
Note: these timeframes also apply to supervisors submitting these forms to
Inspectors.
Guidance on completing a TOR form
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When completing a TOR () form, ensure that:
the ‘tactics you
reports tactical options you used in the order you used them
used’ section
reflects the tactical options reported in the ‘incident
description’ narrative section of the form
the ‘incident
is fully detailed, and explains the incident in the order that
things happened, including your TENR assessment and
description’
response
narrative
reflects the tactical options reported in the ‘tactics you used’
section of the form
all other parts of
are fully completed.
the TOR
Note: For reporting of use of force resulting in a fatality, and Police shootings that result in
injury, the information required will be different, including no identifiable details of Police
employees, and no narrative (the form will guide requirements).
Data and information requests on Police use of force
All internal and external requests for data or information on Police use of force, e.g.,
Tactical Options Reporting (TOR) data, TOR forms, use of force policies, TASERcam footage,
TASER medical reports, must be referred to the National Manager: Response and Operations
upon receipt, for reply. This includes requests made under the Official Information Act 1982,
and Privacy Act 1993.
Data or information on Police use of force must not be externally released without the
permission of the National Manager: Response and Operations.
Frequently asked questions about TOR
Why do I need to report the use of force?
The lawful authorisation to use force in certain circumstances brings with it individual and
organisational accountability for any use of force. The public expect constables and Police
to administer their use of force role with due diligence and care, which is crucial to public
trust and confidence in Police.
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Individual reporting of force is consistent with individual legal accountability for the use of
force. Tactical Options Reporting (TOR) is the primary mechanism for providing individual
accountability for the use of force. Supervisor and Inspector review of TOR forms provides
further accountability for the use and reporting of force.
TOR data enables Police to better understand how use of force incidents escalate and/or
de-escalate, to assist evidence-based decision making and improved employee and public
safety.
What happens to the TOR form that I submit?
Each TOR form submitted by a reporting constable is reviewed by their supervisor and an
Inspector. Once signed off, the TOR form is ‘completed’ and stored in the TOR database.
A TOR for a use of force resulting in a fatality or a non-fatal police shooting is reviewed by
an Inspector only, before the form is completed and stored in the database.
Do I have to submit a TOR form myself if I use reportable force?
Yes, if you use reportable force you must submit a TOR form yourself, i.e., it must be
completed by you, not another constable. The exception here is if the use of force has
resulted in a fatality, or a non-fatal Police shooting, then the TOR must be submitted by a
supervisor.
Do I report communication used during a use of force incident?
Only report communication if it is used during a use of force incident with one or more
reportable tactical options. In these instances, only report communication the first time it
was used during the incident.
Do not report communication if it is the only tactical option you used at an incident.
Do I report all tactical options I used during a use of force
incident?
Yes. When the reporting threshold for one tactical option is reached, all tactical options
that you used at that incident must be reported, even if these other tactical options are
non-reportable when used alone (e.g., communication and handcuffs without pain
compliance). Report all tactical options in the order that you used them.
Do I report the use of handcuffs, a waist restraint belt, and a leg
restraint vehicle, without pain compliance?
Yes, but only when handcuffs, a waist restraint belt, and a leg restraint – vehicle are used
with another reportable tactical option.
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Do I report carriage of a tactical option that deters a subject?
No.
Do I submit a TOR when I am at an incident when other constables
use reportable force, but I do not use reportable force?
No. Only report reportable force you used at an incident.
Do I report use of a Police dog that results in an uncontrolled dog
bite, or bite to another dog?
Yes (for dog handlers). Such incidents must be reported in a POL258 (not a TOR form).
Do I report training or deployment accidents involving dogs?
Yes (for dog handlers). Such incidents must be reported in a POL645 (not a TOR form).
Do I report use of force against property?
No.
Do I report use of force in training?
No, except for unintentional TASER or firearms discharges, which must be reported in an
Unintentional Discharge form.
Do I report all subjects present at a use of force incident?
Not necessarily. Only report subjects who had reportable force used against them by you.
Do not report subjects who were at a use of force incident but against whom you did not
use reportable force.
If two or more constables use reportable force at the same
incident, do we both submit a TOR form?
Yes.
Can I copy another constable's TOR form if we both used force at
the same incident?
No. Where two or more constables each use reportable force at the same use of force
incident, each constable must submit a TOR form outlining the tactical option(s) that they
used themselves, from their own perspective and in their own words.
How do I report more than one use of the same tactical option?
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There are two ways to report more than one use of the same tactical option in the same use
of force incident, depending on when during the incident you used the tactical option.

If, for example, you used …
1 two bursts of O C spray in quick succession, report this as one tactic used, i.e., in the
‘Tactic 1’ section of the TOR form, noting the total duration of spray activation (in
seconds).
2 one burst of O C spray, then empty hand tactics, then another burst of O C spray,
report:
the first burst of O C spray in the ‘Tactic 1’ section of the TOR form (noting the
total duration of the first spray activation), then
empty hand tactics in the ‘Tactic 2’ section of the TOR form, and then
the second burst of O C spray in the ‘Tactic 3’ section of the TOR form (noting
the total duration of the second spray activation).
Can I use expressions such as 'reasonable' and 'necessary' force?
Yes. However, if you use such expressions in the ‘incident description’ narrative section of
the TOR form, their meaning must be fully explained. Detail the tactical option used, the
degree of force used, and the consequences of this use of force, including reporting any
subject injuries/health issues in the ‘subject injury/health issue’ section of the TOR form.
Do I report use of a dog if I am not a dog handler?
No. Only dog handlers report the use of a dog. If you use force at an incident where a dog
handler also uses force, only report the (reportable) force you used.
Do I report use of force incidents that result in serious injury?
Yes. All reportable use of force incidents must be reported in a TOR form. Discharges of a
Police firearm which result in an injury must be reported, by a supervisor, in a Fatalities and
Shooting Injuries TOR.
Do I report use of force incidents that result in a fatality?
Yes. All uses of force which were used at an incident where a person died after force was
used on them, must be reported, by a supervisor, in a Fatalities and Shooting Injuries TOR.
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How do I report a discharge of a ﬁrearm that had an unintended
consequence?
If you unintentionally discharge a firearm (except during training), report this in the
Unintentional/Unauthorised Discharge form. However, if you intentionally discharged a
firearm but accidently shoot someone then this must be reported by a supervisor using the
Fatalities and Shooting Injuries TOR. If you discharge a firearm at a person but miss and do
not hit anyone else, then report this using the standard TOR form.
Do I report use of force incidents that result in serious injury to
the subject?
Yes. All reportable use of force incidents must be reported in a TOR form. Discharges of a
Police firearm which result in an injury must be reported, by a supervisor, in a Fatalities and
Shooting Injuries TOR.
How do I report an injury I received in a use of force incident?
If you are injured and/or sustain a health issue during a use of force incident, you must:
complete a POL645 Work Related Accident/Incident Form on the day you received the
work related injury/health issue, before the end of shift
get the POL645 signed off by your supervisor
submit the POL645 to their District Human Resources Department for further action,
and
if the force used was reportable, detail your injury/health issue in the TOR form, as
specified in the form, whether or not any treatment was received.
Do I have to receive medical treatment for any injury I received?
If the injury/health issue is more than minor (i.e. professional medical assessment and/or
treatment is required) you must be medically examined by a qualified medical practitioner
as soon as practicable.
Do I report use of force incidents resulting in subject injuries?
If a subject injury/health issue(s) occurs
then all injury/health issue details must be
during…
reported in…
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a reportable use of force incident
a Tactical Options Reporting (TOR) form, as
specified in the form, whether or not any
treatment was received.
Note: only report subject injuries that
resulted from force you used; do not report
subject injuries that resulted from force
used by other officers.
a non-reportable use of force incident
a POL258 (not a TOR () form), whether or not
any treatment was received. This must be
Note: ‘Non-reportable’ force is use(s) of
sent to your supervisor within the
force that does not need to be reported
prescribed timeframe, who must forward it
in a TOR form. A non-reportable subject
through the appropriate chain of command
injury (e.g. a subject initiated injury from
to an Inspector.
wearing handcuffs) must be reported in a
POL258.
(Note: You should use the initial/existing
POL258 on file).
Do subjects have to receive medical treatment for any injury
received?
If a subject injury/health issue that occurs during a use of force incident is more than
minor (i.e. professional medical assessment and/or treatment is required) the injured
subject must be medically examined by a qualified medical practitioner as soon as
practicable, providing it is safe to do so.
Note: All TASER discharge subjects must be medically examined by a registered
medical doctoras soon as practicable. (For further information on medical treatment
for TASER subjects see TASER (Conducted Electrical Weapons)).
How do I report a use of force incident that may result in a
complaint?
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If a complaint or investigation is expected and the force you used is:
reportable, report the incident in a TOR () form
non-reportable, do not report the incident in a TOR () form. Instead, these instances
must be reported to your supervisor, who will direct whether or not the incident must
be reported in a POL258.
If a POL258 is required:
use the initial/existing POL258 on file
submit it to your supervisor within the prescribed timeframes
the supervisor then forwards it through the appropriate chain of command to an
Inspector.
Who is my Supervisor or Senior Ofﬁcer reviewer?
Your supervisor is your immediate supervisor (Sergeant or Acting Sergeant), or in their
absence, the O/C station (Senior Sergeant or Acting Senior Sergeant). Ensure you select the
correct supervisor reviewer when you submit your TOR.
Note that a TOR for a use of force resulting in a fatality, or a Police shooting that results in
injury, is submitted directly to your District Operations Manager (or other District Inspector
level position) for review.
Do not submit TOR forms to:
supervisors who are on leave and cannot complete the review within the 3 day/72
hour timeframe (instead, choose another supervisor)
senior officers who are on leave and cannot complete the review within the 7 day
timeframe (instead, choose another senior officer reviewer).
How do I change the Supervisor or Senior Ofﬁcer reviewer?
If an incorrect supervisor or Inspector is selected, the person receiving the TOR form must
select the correct reviewer in the TOR form via the ‘change supervisor’ or ‘change senior
officer’ (i.e., Inspector or above) function to ensure that the form is submitted to the correct
reviewer.
How do Supervisor and Inspector reviewers attach documents to a
TOR going through the review process?
To attach a document to a TOR form going through the review process, ensure the
document you want to attach is saved in a file, click on 'browse’ under ‘Upload images and
files’, add the document(s), and clearly name each document under ‘Enter description’.
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How do Supervisor and Inspector reviewers attach documents to a
completed TOR form?
To attach a document to a completed TOR form, ensure the document you want to attach is
saved in a file, click on 'add attachments’ at the top of the TOR form, click on 'browse’ under
‘Upload images and files’, add the document(s), and clearly name each document under
‘Enter description’.
Can I make changes to a completed TOR form?
No. Once a TOR form has been completed (i.e.’ signed off by an Inspector) it cannot be
changed. If you need to change a TOR form that has been completed, you will need to
submit a new TOR form. Once the new TOR has been completed, contact the Response and
Operations Research and Evaluation Research Analyst, who will withdraw the incorrect / old
TOR form.
Review and sign off processes for TOR forms
Two staged review process for TOR forms
There are two stages to the TOR () form review and sign-off process:
supervisor review and sign-off, and then,
Inspector review and sign-off.
Note: The supervisor who reviews your TOR () is your immediate supervisor (Sergeant
or Acting Sergeant), or in their absence, the O/C station (Senior Sergeant or Acting
Senior Sergeant). The Inspector who reviews your TOR () may be an Acting or
substantive Inspector (or above). Senior Sergeants can apply for Area or District
access to the TOR database, as appropriate, via their TOR District Approver.
A TOR following use of force resulting in a fatality or non-fatal Police shooting, will be
submitted by a supervisor directly to an Inspector for review and approval. This will be the
District Operations Manager, or another Inspector level position.
Each review provides accountability for the use and reporting of force. Effective supervisor
and Inspector review is key to enhancing TOR data quality.
How does the supervisor's review and sign-off process work?
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If the supervisor…
they must…
supports the constable's
insert a comment outlining their view of the
incident based on information in the form, and,
actions, as outlined in the TOR
if necessary, discussion with the constable
() form
if required, attach any relevant documents to
the TOR form. See ‘attaching documents to a
TOR form’
send the TOR form to an Inspector for further
review.
notes that the TOR () form is
if necessary, discuss the changes required with
the reporting constable
incomplete and/or that changes
insert a comment outlining the additional
to it are required
information and/or changes required
send it back to the reporting constable to
amend and resubmit to their supervisor again.
does not support the
insert a comment outlining their view of the
incident based on information in the form, and,
constable's actions, as outlined
if necessary, discussion with the constable,
in the TOR () form
noting why they do not support the constable's
actions
if required, attach any relevant documents to
the TOR form
if relevant, note remedial training required.
if a supervisor receives a TOR ()
send the TOR form back to the reporting
constable to amend as requested and resubmit
form back from an Inspector
to their supervisor again.
because additional information
and/or changes are required
Once the supervisor has signed-off a TOR () form, they must send it to a designated
Inspector (or above) for further review and sign-off.
How does the Inspector's review and sign-off process work?
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When an Inspector
they must…
receives a TOR form
from a supervisor
and…
supports the
insert a comment outlining their view of the incident
based on information in the form and, if necessary,
constable’s actions,
discussion with the constable
as outlined in the
if required, attach any relevant documents to the TOR
TOR form
form. See ‘Attaching documents to a TOR form’
approve the TOR form, completing the review and sign-off
process.
notes that the TOR
if necessary, discuss the changes required with the
supervisor
form is incomplete
insert a comment outlining the additional information
and/or that changes
and/or changes required, including where the supervisor
to it are required
is required to attach any relevant documents. See
‘Attaching documents to a TOR form’
send it back to the supervisor they received it from.
In turn, the supervisor sends the TOR form back to the reporting
constable to amend and resubmit to their supervisor again.
Note: If the only change required is for the supervisor to attach
relevant documents, the supervisor must attach the documents,
save the TOR form, and resubmit it to their Inspector again.
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does not support the
insert a comment outlining their view of the incident
based on information in the TOR form, and, if necessary,
constable’s actions,
discussion with the supervisor and constable, noting why
as outlined in the
they do not support the constable’s actions
TOR form
if required, attach any relevant documents to the TOR
form. See ‘Attaching documents to a TOR form’
if relevant, note remedial training required
if the matter concerns possible use of excessive force,
deliberate misrepresentation of the incident, and/or other
perceived inappropriate action, the Inspector must:
1) refer the incident to the appropriate Human Resources
Manager, Police Professional Conduct Manager, and District
Commander/National Manager for categorisation as:
i) no breach of the Code of Conduct, ie, no further action will be
taken
ii) performance shortfall
iii) misconduct or serious misconduct
iv) potential criminal offending.
2) record that Police Professional Conduct has been
notified by recording ‘yes’ under “If required, have you
notified Professional Standards of this incident?” in the
TOR form
3) attach any documents relevant to categorisation to the
TOR form. See ‘Attaching documents to a TOR form’.
For more information on categorisation, see ‘Categorisation’ in
the ‘Disciplinary Policy’ chapter of the Police Manual.
What is the review and sign-off process for sergeants and above?
While most TOR () forms are submitted by those holding the rank of constable, constables
of higher rank also submit TOR forms.
Where the reporting
then the supervisor review and sign-off must be completed by
constable is a. .
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Sergeant
Senior Sergeant or Acting Senior Sergeant, and
followed by the Inspector's (or above) review and sign-
off.
Senior Sergeant and
Inspector (or above), and
above
the subsequent review and sign-off must be completed
by a different Inspector (or above).
Attaching documents to a TOR form
During the review process, supervisor and Inspector reviewers may be required to attach
relevant documents to a TOR form, including where a TOR event is referred to the
appropriate Human Resources Manager, Police Professional Conduct Manager, and District
Commander/National Manager for categorisation. If required, Inspector reviewers can also
attach documents to a completed TOR form.
Relevant documents to attach to a TOR form include:
an officer’s statement on the TOR event (not the officer’s TOR narrative)
an officer’s notebook entries on the TOR event
photographs relevant to the TOR event
documents relating to a complaint about the TOR event
any other report or document that is relevant to the TOR event being categorised.
Note: If attaching any documents to a TOR following use of force resulting in a fatality, or
non-fatal Police shooting, ensure that there are no details on the documents that will
identify any member present.
Responsibilities when reviewing TOR forms
When reviewing a TOR form, the supervisor and Inspector must have confidence that the
force used was reasonable (and thus lawful), given all the circumstances known at the time.
They must ensure:
the ‘tactics you used’ section of the form:
reports tactical options used in the order the constable used them
reflects the tactical options reported in the ‘incident description’ narrative
section of the form
the ‘incident description’ narrative:
is fully detailed, and explains the incident in the order that things happened,
including the constables TENR assessment and response
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reflects the tactical options reported in the ‘tactics you used’ section of the form
the ‘incident overview’, ‘list of Police at incident’, ‘list of subjects at incident’, ‘subject
injury/health issue’, ‘incident resolution’, ‘staff injury/health issue’, and ‘staff safety
equipment’ sections of the TOR form are fully completed.
any relevant documents are attached.
Supervisors and reviewing Inspectors:
must, if necessary, discuss the information provided in the TOR form with the
reporting constable and supervisor
must not accept a TOR form that is identical to another constable’s form.
ensure that their review follows the supervisor and Inspector review process, as
applicable to their reviewer role. See ‘How does the Supervisor’s review and sign-off
process work?’ and ‘How does the Inspector’s review and sign-off process work?’
Reviewing TOR forms for TASER incidents
When reviewing a TOR form for an incident in which TASER was used, the supervisor and
Inspector must follow instructions found in the ‘TASER (Electronic Control Devices)’ chapter.
Incorrect selection of supervisors or Inspectors
If an incorrect supervisor or Inspector is selected, the person receiving the TOR form must
select the correct reviewer in the TOR form via the ‘change supervisor’ or ‘change senior
officer’ (i.e., Inspector or above) function to ensure that the form is submitted to the correct
reviewer.
Diagram: TOR form completion and sign-off process
This diagram outlines the TOR () form completion, review and sign off process.
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National instructions for governance of use of force and TOR data
The Operational Advisory Committee (OAC), chaired by the Assistant Commissioner:
Response and Operations, is accountable for the oversight and management of the use and
reporting of force by constables.
OAC’s role is to resolve systemic use of force issues brought to its attention by districts
and/or national Police stakeholders, via the National Manager: Response and Operations.
Where appropriate, OAC should escalate such systemic issues to the Police Executive for
resolution.
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See Diagram: Management of use and reporting of force.
District, Area and Service Centre management of use of force
and TOR data
District and Service Centre-level instructions for managing use of
force and TOR data
District Commanders and National Managers of Service Centres (where applicable to
Service Centres) must:
ensure that Area Commanders, Operations Managers, Crime Managers, Road Policing
Managers, and National Managers of Service Centres manage the use of force, and
TOR data, in accordance with relevant requirements in this chapter
where appropriate, escalate systemic district use of force issues to the National
Manager: Response and Operations, for action; who will, where appropriate, escalate
them to the Operational Advisory Committee (OAC) for action.
District Operations Managers must:
manage access to the TOR database so that access is only granted to staff that require
it, e.g., District Commanders, Area Commanders, and Operations Managers
ensure that TOR forms are submitted, reviewed, and signed-off in accordance with the
TOR processes in this chapter, including the categorisation of TOR events, where
appropriate
monitor district use of force, e.g., training, equipment and policy issues; use of force
related complaints and early intervention processes
resolve use of force issues, and where appropriate, escalate them to the Area
Commander and/or District Commander for action.
Area Commanders must:
ensure that Area TOR forms are submitted, reviewed, and signed-off in accordance
with the TOR form process in this chapter
resolve use of force issues, and where appropriate, escalate them to the Area
Commander and/or District Commander for action.
Categorisation of TOR events by Inspector reviewers of TOR events
Where an Inspector reviews a TOR form and does not support the constable’s actions as
outlined in the TOR form, the Inspector reviewer must, if not satisfied with the constable’s
explanation, refer the TOR event to the appropriate Human Resources Manager, Police
Professional Conduct Manager, and District Commander/National Manager for
categorisation. See ‘How does the Inspector’s review and sign-off process work?'
Diagram: Management of use and reporting of force
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