Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of Aviation Safety & Security Unit Update.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 11 October 2022
Date : 11 October 2022
Location : online
Legislation
The primary legislation for dealing with aviation incidents out with the airport environment are:
The primary legislation for dealing with aviation incidents out with the airport environment are:
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021.
Air Navigation Orders 2016.
Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 – Part 5 (Aviation Alcohol & drugs).
These Acts provide police officers with fairly wide ranging powers. These include the power to require a pilot to ground an unmanned aircraft, to search persons and vehicles, to enter and search premises under warrant and a power of seizure. It is important to stress that while these powers are available, the use of these powers and policing response must be proportionate to the circumstances.
While the legislation places obligations on a number of partner agencies in terms of aviation safety, the implications on policing have led to an increase in demand both in general and for the requirement of specialist advice. This demand includes:
A requirement to upskill specialist officers.
Requirement to acquire specialist equipment.
Briefing materials to front line officers to enable them to identify offences, understand and utilise their powers.
Briefings to CTSecCos and event police leads around the country.
Threats from aviation to events and operations.
Forming and maintaining partnership links with other key responder agencies, providing specialist advice when required.
