Cornwallboy
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- Oct 13, 2022
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So on Sunday when they arrived they weren't required to enter the water but expected to carry out a 'dynamic risk assessment' well that was really going to help the poor children who were drowning. But hey as long as the APP and NDM are happy that's all ok then.To protect the public, prevent crime (ie keep law and order) including protecting people at risk of being victims of crime, arrest perpetrators and investigate crime.
FROM SUSSEX POLICE guidelines on water rescue
3.1 Surrey Police and Sussex Police understand that police officers and staff would feel an overwhelming responsibility to attempt a water rescue. However, it is imperative that officers do not put themselves, colleagues or members of the public at risk.
3.2 Whilst our duty will always be to protect life and limb, police officers and staff should not put themselves in unnecessary danger by trying to undertake a rescue they are not trained or equipped to undertake. They are NOT required to enter water but are expected to carry out a dynamic Risk Assessment of the situation with the assistance of the Authorised Profession Practice (APP) National Decision Model (NDM) to determine the next course of action and whether it is safe to attempt a rescue.
(I think if you read the above link you will be relieved to know that you are not the only member of the public to think the police should dive in to water at the first sign of trouble regardless of the risk to themselves!)