2.1 Introduction

This chapter defines terms used throughout this Manual and is designed to facilitate the incorporation of further definitions identified as necessary for inclusion in the future.

Certain chapters within this Manual contain terms which are specific to the content of those chapters. Wherever this occurs, definitions of the relevant terms are incorporated in those chapters.

Except as otherwise indicated, terms used in this Manual in reference to legislation have the same meaning as defined by the relevant legislation.

2.2 References to legislation

Police Service Administration Act 1990

Transport Infrastructure (Rail) Regulation 1996

2.3 Definitions

2.3.1 'Assembly'

Three or more persons, who come together, with intent to carry out some common purpose.

2.3.2 'Convoy'

A group of heavy vechicles assembled together to travel under the one single trip police permit.

2.3.3 'I-TAS'

Intelligent Traffic Analysis System (I-TAS) is an enterprise system designed for the planning, reporting, and analysis of traffic-related activities undertaken by the Service. I-TAS will enable intelligence based planning, rostering, and assist in managing traffic operations.

2.3.4 'I-TAS taskings’

I-TAS taskings are intelligence based shift objectives providing areas for traffic enforcement activities. Such information is drawn from QPRIME recorded traffic crashes, arrest and complaint data, alcometer downloads (including GPS functionality), Roadside Drug Testing Unit data, CAD/IMS, TSRS, TINMS and the Traffic Camera Office.

2.3.5 'Member'

A member of the Service as defined by ss. 1.4 and 2.2 of Service' of the Police Service Administration Act and includes the terms 'officer', 'staff member' and 'police recruit'.

2.3.6 'Officer'

Means a police officer as defined by ss. 1.4 and 2.2 of the Police Service Administration Act.

2.3.7 'Officer in charge'

'means the member in charge of an organisational unit whether functionally or geographically based.'

2.3.8 'Officer in command'

The officer:

(i) designated in accordance with the term 'Officer in charge' in s. 1.2: 'Definitions' of the Operational Procedures Manual; or

(ii) if there is no officer such as is referred to in paragraph (i), the officer present who is most senior in rank; or

(iii) if there is no officer such as is referred to in paragraph (ii), the officer present who is most senior by length of continuous service as an officer.

2.3.9 'Operation'

An operation is an enforcement action for which an operational order or action plan has been completed. See also s. 1.5.3: 'Tactical planning - Operation Orders' of the Operational Procedures Manual and s. 13.5: 'Traffic Operations' of this Manual.

2.3.10 'Responsible officer'

When a person is:

(i) arrested or detained, the officer arresting or detaining the person;

(ii) being questioned in relation to an indictable offence, the officer conducting the interview;

(iii) accepted at a watchhouse, the watchhouse keeper; or

(iv) in custody and is transferred into the custody of any other officer, the officer who at any given time takes, accepts or has custody of that person;

is the responsible officer.

2.3.11 'SEQ electrified track'

See Transport Infrastructure (Rail) Regulation, s. 3.

2.3.12 'Staff member'

A person as defined by ss. 1.4 and 2.5(1) of the Police Service Administration Act.

2.3.13 'Superintendent of traffic'

See s. 1.5 of this Manual.

Issue 18 - December 2011