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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Use tactical options for crime prevention operations

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115312	Use tactical options for crime prevention operations
ORIGINATOR
SGB Visible Policing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security			Safety in Society
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2004-12-02	2007-12-02	SAQA 1057/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02		2011-12-02

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is for policing officials who need to plan, prepare, implement, and manage tactical options conducted during crime prevention operations. In addition they must brief and debrief officials that are involved in the operation/s. This unit standard will contribute towards compliance with tactical -, legal - and organisational requirements applicable to the selection, execution and first line management of tactical options during crime prevention operations.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to conduct tactical options for crime prevention operations that are compliant to organisational, public and legal requirements.

Conduct A Cordon and Search Operation

Conduct Roadblocks As Tactical Options

Deploy Patrols As Tactical Options

This unit standard envisages providing the learner with foundational knowledge and skill required to confidently and competently select, implement and manage the most appropriate tactical option(s) for tactical crime prevention operations.

The execution of the tactical options by the learner will be acceptable to both the community and the SAPS;

Contribute to the improved safety of members participating in the execution of the tactical options;

Ensure command, control and liability for execution of the tactical option in a specific operational context.

The tactical options for crime prevention can also be used to conduct medium risk crime combating operations and operations related to crowd management and public disorder.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Communication skills at NQF level 4.

The standard is for all first line operational line managers entering into small team tactical operations. The assumption is made that the learners possess all the competencies required to conduct functional policing tasks.

It is assumed that learners engaging in a learning intervention designed for this unit standard are familiar with the following:

Unit Standard - Use of force

Unit Standard - Management of Tactical Operations

Immediate Reaction Drills applicable to tactical operations

Unit Standard - Tactical Movement

Unit Standard - Map Reading

Unit Standard - Use of Primary Weapons

Arresting techniques and procedures

The use of tactical equipment in support of achieving the outcomes specified in this unit standard

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Tactical options include: cordon and search; roadblocks; observation and reconnaissance; waylay operations, follow-up operations, the apprehensions of violent suspects; and patrol operations. The use of tactical options for the execution of high risk warrants, hostage situations or any situation where specialised equipment or training is required to handle the operational situation is excluded from this unit standard.
Operational context refers primarily to medium risk tactical crime combating operational situations consisting of public disorder, disaster, riots and intelligence driven medium risk operations that may be executed as small joint operations with other Law Enforcement Agencies, Departments, Units (includes other units of the SAPS, the SANDF, Metro Police, NIA, Scorpions or any other recognised stakeholder) in urban or rural environments.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Conduct a cordon and search operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

All officials are inspected to ensure that they are prepared according to the operational briefing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The deployment is synchronised to prevent early warning to the targeted area or persons.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The targeted area or persons is isolated to control all movement of people entering and exiting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Identified structures, objects and persons are systematically searched according to the operational plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Structures and objects includes, but is not limited to: man made and natural structures such as buildings, homes, warehouses, stores, garages, businesses, drain pipes, bridges, tunnels, caves, cupboards, suitcases, vaults, computers, rocks, trees, vehicles, transportation etc. found in the contained area of search.
The Criminal Procedure Act and the stipulations of the Search Warrant will regulate the search of structures, objects and persons.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

All structures and objects searched are clearly marked and documented according to the instructions listed in the operational plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Arrested persons are processed and escorted within a reasonable time and according to the operational plan or organisational instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

All structures and objects are searched according to organisational guidelines.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Conduct roadblocks as a tactical option.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

A copy of the written authority to conduct the roadblock and operational plan is made available to all persons requesting to view such authorisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Authorizations to conduct the roadblock must be issued in terms of statutory law and provincial regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All officials are inspected to ensure that they are prepared according to the operational briefing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Sufficient members are posted to participate in the execution of the roadblock.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Members posted and performing their functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Stopper groups

Control point personnel

Traffic regulator(s)

Record-keeper(s)

Searcher(s)

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Roadblock equipment is set up, erected and used according to applicable prescriptions, guidelines, criteria and the location of the roadblock.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Roadblock equipment refers, but is not limited to:

Road traffic signs (the use of temporary roadblock signs that is yellow in the middle with a red stripe on the outside, whilst the writing or picture on the sign must be in black)

Permanent structures erected in support of a roadblock;

Temporary structures erected in support of a roadblock;

Any signs, barriers, objects or any other equipment obtained and used in support of achieving the objective(s) of the roadblock.

Applicable prescriptions, guidelines and criteria refers, but is not limited to:

Legislative requirements applicable to the use of specific equipment;

Manufacturer guidelines and instructions applicable to the use of equipment;

Safety guidelines and regulations applicable to the use of specific equipment;

Standard operational procedure(s) applicable to the use of specific equipment;

Organisational specific criteria and procedures applicable to the use of specific equipment.

Speed limits applicable to the specific road used to set-up the roadblock.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The roadblock is layed out according to the legal requirements, organisational prescribed formats and general aspects of a roadblock.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Prescribed formats include, but are not limited to, the following:

Double Roadblock, Two way Road

Two way street (More than 10 metres wide), with inaccessible shoulder

One way Road, Two lanes

One way Road, Three lanes

Freeway, Three lanes constricted to two lanes

Freeway, Three lanes constricted to one lane

Generally accepted formats pertaining to the layout of a roadblock include, but are not limited to, the following:

Steps are taken to ensure that signs are not blown over;

Signs contradictory to the signs used at the roadblock are temporarily (for the duration of the roadblock) closed.

Signs are of the same height.

Non-reflecting signs are not used at night.

The correct distances between signs according to the speed limit as determined from the control point are used.

Signs are not blocked out of sight by static vehicles or bushes; signs are placed within the yellow line or on the soil surface.

Cones are placed not more than 10 metres apart on ordinary roads and not more than 20 metres apart on the freeway.

Truck search bays are erected to inspect trucks.

An appropriate area is erected to search persons bodily.

Sufficient lighting is present at the roadblock.
Signs must be placed on both sides of the road where roads have more than one or two lanes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Traffic is controlled and directed with safety considerations and minimum disruption to the flow of traffic along the identified route.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Minimum disruption allowing a delay of more than 15 minutes or a queue longer than what is safe in relation to the positioning of the warning signs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Officials executing the roadblock are in possession of personal equipment required to achieve the objectives of the roadblock.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Members participating in the execution of the roadblock need to be (as far as possible) dressed in uniform or clothing that makes such members clearly identifiable to persons passing through such a roadblock. Clothing worn by members must support the achievement objective(s) of the roadblock.

Personal equipment required includes, but are not limited to:

Reflector jackets;

Reflector sleeves;

Torches;

Handcuffs;

Plastic gloves (for searching purposes)

Firearms;

Bullet proofs;

Hand radio's

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

The roadblock is dismantled in the reverse order of the setting up thereof.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

An Operational Command Centre is established to ensure coordinated management of the operation, which include;

Control, communication, record keeping, unified decisions and commands,

Ensure search, seizure, arrests are dealt within the ambit of the law,

Processing and transport of arrested persons,

Investigations

Ensure the quality of searching

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Deploy Patrols as Tactical Options.

OUTCOME RANGE

Patrols include vehicle, foot and helicopter patrols.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The patrols are targeted in areas identified by information crime statistics and crime threat analysis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Predetermined patrol zones are allocated to each patrol according to the operational plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Each patrol is provided with specific objectives, observation points, list of suspects or listed vehicles, and an information sheet of the previous patrol cycle.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Information gathered during patrols, is reported and documented according to organisational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Patrols are coordinated from a centralised command centre.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Information Gathering processes.

Knowledge of the application of crime reports.

Priorities and objectives of the SAPS.

Assessment methods and processes.

Decision-making models (IODA LOOP).

Tactical options for policing and crowd management.

Limitation of the various tactical options.

Structure of the operational plan.

Limitations of available means for tactical police operations.

Prescriptions pertaining to the organisational guidelines on financial management.

Writing of operational concepts.

Requirements of briefing procedures and the use of facilitation equipment.

Requirements of the standard and structure for contingency plans.

Knowledge of the requirements of the JOC structure and responsibilities of the various role players.

Application of the principles for tactical operations.

Advantages of using a tactical operations board for the management of operations.

Map reading and orientation for the management of tactical operations and

Capabilities of external role players.

Structures and procedures of the NOCOC and JOCCOM.

Know the definitions and abbreviations for tactical police operations.

Debriefing processes of operations and of members suffering from post traumatic stress.

Structures for the debriefing of members and managers involved with tactical operations.

Organisational procedures and orders pertaining to the administrations of operations.

Knowledge of cover, concealment and tactical movement when planning the operations.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

Ethical conduct.

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems using critical thinking.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Teamwork is applied to reach the objective of the operations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Self-organization and management.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Leadership in managing operations.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Specified requirements

Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
Legality:

The Bill of Human Rights. [Sec. 10,14,36]

The Road traffic Act. [Act 29 of 1989 Sec 11]

The Criminal Procedure Act. [Act 51 of 1977 Sec 20,21,22,23]

The Police Act [Act 68 of 1995 Sec 13(1)(3)(a)(b)(8)(d)(e)(f)(g)

The Principles of community Policing.

The Constitution [Act 108 of 1996 Sec 205(3)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)

2. A glossary of terms about the terminology of
Context specific
Acronyms

JOCC Joint Operational Command Centre

Descriptions

A breach in security
Refers to an operational condition where the security of the tactical team or tactical operation is jeopardized. Such a breach will include, but is not limited to, the following:

I. When the tactical team is confronted
II. When the position and presence of the tactical groups is compromised
III. When tactical groups are lead into an ambush
IV. When a member of the tactical team is injured
V. When information pertaining to the operation was leaked

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	48865	National Diploma: Policing	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-12-02	Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement

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