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eXact Impact XM1006
Detailed table of contents
This chapter contains the following topics:
Summary
•
What is eXact Impact XM1006?
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eXact iMpact 40mm sponge round (XM1006)
•
Delivery method
•
General principles
•
Tactical Options Framework
•
Definitions
•
Legal implications
•
Deployment principles
Target zones
Section 6(c) Official Information Act 1982
Post incident procedures
•
Operator actions
•
Supervisor’s actions
•
Medical after-care and reporting
•
Notification to Independent Police Complaints Authority
•
Reporting and investigating unintentional discharges of firearms
•
Tactical Options Report and AOS Deployment Report
•
Privacy Act and Official Information Act requests
In force from 8/5/2014 to 5/6/2015
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Summary
This section contains the following topics:
•
What is eXact Impact XM1006?
-
eXact iMpact 40mm sponge round (XM1006)
•
Delivery method
•
General principles
•
Tactical Options Framework
•
Definitions
•
Legal implications
•
Deployment principles
The purpose of this chapter is to provide details of less lethal munitions for use by
members of the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) or Special Tactics Group (STG) to affect
an arrest. It details when it is able to be used and what aftercare must be provided to
the subject.
What is eXact Impact XM1006?
The eXact iMpact 40mm sponge round (XM1006) is a point of aim, point of impact, direct
fire less lethal round, only used by Armed Offender squads and the Special Tactics Group
in situations where maximum deliverable energy is desired for the incapacitation of an
aggressive non compliant subject.
The projectile is made up of a high density sponge nose that is very aerodynamic in
flight. The nose provides the largest impact surface available from a standard bore
munition assuring non penetrating impact. In addition the nose acts as a dampening
material which allows the XM1006 to be shot at extremely close range with no greater
risk of injury to the subject. This is what an XM1006 round looks like:
eXact iMpact 40mm sponge round (XM1006)
Delivery method
Section 6(c) Official Information Act 1982
General principles
These principles underpin the use of less lethal eXact Impact rounds:
1. The safety of the public and Police is paramount.
2. The Tactical Options Framework must be applied to all incidents and operations.
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3. Any use of force must be reasonable, proportionate and necessary. In determining
the extent of the threat members should be guided by the principles of
TENR and
consider intent, capability, opportunity and the physical environment
4. AOS/STG operators have a variety of 'use of force' options available to them during
callouts. The XM1006 round provides a mid range less lethal option and supplements
other options such as the use of dogs, OC Spray and Taser.
5. No single less lethal option is always fully effective. These options when combined or
used in a tiered response are more likely to be successful so when time and
circumstances permit members should ensure all tactical options are available to
them including lethal force.
6. The actions and behaviour of the offender may dictate that this less lethal option is
not appropriate and there is a need to escalate the response to a higher tactical
option.
Tactical Options Framework
The XM1006 round must only be considered when the perceived cumulative assessment
(PCA) of the situation and subject behaviour is
within or beyond the assaultive
range on th
e Tactical Options Framework (TOF).
Caution: Under no circumstances must the XM1006 be deployed on an uncooperative
but otherwise non-aggressive person to induce compliance.
Definitions
In accordance with the Tactical Options Framework, this table defines terms that relate
to XM1006 round.
Term
Definition
To prepare ‘To prepare’ means carriage.
To show
‘To show’ means deployment in the form of presentation of the loaded
Section 6(c) Official Information Act 1982
To use
‘To use’ means deployment in the form of application through discharge.
Legal implications
The deployment of the XM1006 round is a use of force and as such must be reasonable,
proportionate and necessary in the circumstances. The relevant sections of the Crimes
Act 1961 relating to Police use of force are:
• Section
39 (force used in executing process or arrest)
• Section
40 (preventing escape or rescue)
• Section
41 (prevention of suicide in certain cases)
• Section
48 (self defence and defence of another)
• Section
62 (excess of force).
Deployment principles
1. eXact Impact munitions should only be used by qualified operators.
Section 6(c) Official Information Act 1982
4. Correct ammunition selection is critical and operators must ensure only XM1006
rounds are used against persons.
Note: Section 6(c) Official Information Act 1982
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Section 6(c)
Official
Information Act
1982
XM1006 Section 6(c)
Section 6(c) Official Information Act 1982
Any lawful use must be in accordance with the above principles, the
‘Use of force’ Police
Manual chapter and the STG/AOS Manual of Operating Procedures.
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Post incident procedures
This section contains the following topics:
•
Operator actions
•
Supervisor’s actions
•
Medical after-care and reporting
•
Notification to Independent Police Complaints Authority
•
Reporting and investigating unintentional discharges of firearms
•
Tactical Options Report and AOS Deployment Report
•
Privacy Act and Official Information Act requests
Operator actions
Whenever a XM1006 round is used against a person the operator must follow these
steps.
Step
Action
1
Arrest or ensure the safe custody of the person if circumstances allow.
2
Ensure that the suspect is provided with an appropriate level of aftercare and
is constantly monitored by a qualified AOS/STG medic, until examined by a
registered Medical Practitioner.
3
If it is necessary to hand the suspect over to a non AOS/STG member (e.g.
enquiry officer) it is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the officer now
responsible is fully briefed on the circumstances to ensure appropriate after
care is provided.
Supervisor’s actions
When notified of an operational deployment of the XM1006 round, the AOS/STG
supervisor or team leader must follow these steps once the area is safe and secure.
Step
Action
1
Attend the scene as soon as possible and ensure proper aftercare and any
appropriate medical attention has been provided. The responsibility of post
incident supervisor may be handed to another supervisor, AOS/STG or non
AOS/STG, if circumstances dictate. In these circumstances the sergeant /
senior sergeant now responsible must be fully briefed and the handover
formally noted.
2
If serious bodily harm or death is caused, follow procedures outlined in the
‘Police involvement in deaths and serious injury’ chapter of the Police Manual.
3
Preserve and photograph the scene when it is believed that this may be
necessary or relevant for subsequent enquiries.
4
Determine whether the use of the XM1006 round was in accordance with this
chapter and the ‘XM1006 Manual of Operating Procedures’.
5
Ensure that the operator completes a Tactical Options Report.
6
Ensure the AOS callout report is linked to the TOR report.
Medical after-care and reporting
Operator actions, step 2 above refers.
A medical report (Exact Impact XM1006 Medical Examination) and photos of the injuries
must be obtained and copies forwarded to the STG National Training and Development
Officer, PNHQ.
Notification to Independent Police Complaints Authority
Section
13 of the Independent Police Conduct Act 1988 refers.
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Reporting and investigating unintentional discharges of firearms
See the Police Manual chapter
‘Police firearms’ (Reporting and investigating unintentional
discharge of firearm).
Tactical Options Report and AOS Deployment Report
A tactical options report must be completed in all cases where the XM1006 round has
been used.
In situations where a Section 6(c) Official Information Act 1982 loaded with a XM1006 round is shown to a
subject but not used, the details of this showing must be recorded in the AOS
Deployment Report.
Privacy Act and Official Information Act requests
If a request is made for exact impact data under the Privacy Act 1993 or Official
Information Act, forward the request to the Commander National Tactical Groups PNHQ
to action.
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