Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01887:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01887
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 1232–2556

5  Directions
  The following directions are given in relation to the deployment of approved firearms and other approved items of personal defence equipment:
 (a) An authorised arms issuing officer must ensure that an officer authorised to carry arms to whom approved firearms or approved items of personal defence equipment (other than anti-ballistic clothing) are issued is the holder of a valid and current Use of Force Permit, qualification or appointment in accordance with the Operational Safety Order (2021).
 (b) An officer authorised to carry arms must not seek to be issued with approved firearms or approved items of personal defence equipment (other than anti-ballistic clothing) unless they satisfy all of the fitness for duty and training requirements and are the holder of a valid and current Use of Force Permit, qualification or appointment in accordance with the Operational Safety Order (2021).
 (c) Approved firearms and approved items of personal defence equipment must be deployed, used and returned in accordance with the Operational Safety Order (2021).
 (d) Approved firearms and approved items of personal defence equipment must be stored in accordance with the Operational Safety Order (2021).
 (e) An officer of Customs may only use force in accordance with the Operational Safety Order (2021).