ADPP
Role of Police - Answer- Protecting life and property.
Upholding and enforcing law.
Maintaining order.
Preventing and detecting crime.
Providing police services.
Mission and Functions of Police - Answer- Work with the community to prevent and reduce violence, crime and fear.
Discr...
ADPP
Role of Police - Answer- Protecting life and property.
Upholding and enforcing law.
Maintaining order.
Preventing and detecting crime.
Providing police services.
Mission and Functions of Police - Answer- Work with the community to prevent and
reduce violence, crime and fear.
Discretion - Answer- Enables original authority and provides guidance on what to do
and how to do it at a high level.
Requires police to keep the peace, impartially, to the best of their ability, faithfully
according to law.
Make a choice between lawful alternatives and apply the law fairly at a level to suit
circumstances.
Act according to your own judgement where authority leaves you free to do so.
Choosing actions suited to particular circumstances.
Choosing from lawful options.
Enabled by original authority.
Community as a whole do not always want the law enforced.
Uphold the spirit rather than the letter of the law.
Law breakers intent is not always intentional, malicious or evil.
Laws cannot conceive of every situation and still remain workable.
Appropriate discretion is consistent, acting in good faith, bases decision on
rationality, ignores irrelevant facts and takes into account relevant facts.
Statement of Values - Answer- Places integrity above all.
Upholds the rule of law.
Makes efficient and economic use of public resources.
Preserves the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Seeks to improve the quality of life by community involvement in policing.
Ensures that authority is exercised responsibly.
Capitalises on the wealth of Human Resources.
Strives for citizen and police personal satisfaction.
Code of Conduct and Ethics - Answer- Behave honestly and in a way that upholds
the values and the good reputation of the NSWPF whether on or off duty.
Know and comply with all policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to their
duties.
Comply with the law whether on or off duty.
Only access, use and/or disclose confidential information if required by their duties
and allowed by NSWPF policy.
Not make improper use of their position or NSWPF information or resources.
Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness.
Report the misconduct of other NSWPF employees.
Act with care and diligence when on duty.
,Comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone in the NSWPF
who has authority to give the direction.
Take reasonable steps to avoid conflicts of interest, report those that cannot be
avoided and cooperate in their management.
Caution - Answer- I am going to ask you some questions in relation to... You do not
have to say or do anything if you do not want to. Do you understand that? I/we will
record anything that you say or do. I/we can use this recording in court. Do you
understand that?
Endorsement - Answer- This statement made by me accurately sets out the
evidence that i would be prepared, if necessary, to give in court as a witness. The
statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and i make it knowing that,
if it is tendered in evidence, i will be liable to prosecution if i have wilfully stated in it
anything that i know to be false or do not believe to be true.
Policies versus Legislation - Answer- Policies are guidelines about how to perform
your role.
Legislation are legally binding conditions that over power policy.
Human Rights that can be Justifiably Breached - Answer- Deadly force.
Arrest.
Move along directions.
Surveillance and searching.
Human Rights that cannot be Breached - Answer- Torture ban and cruel and
degrading treatment of punishment.
Arbitrary arrest ban and detention.
Right to a fair trial.
Presumption of innocence.
Arbitrary inference ban with privacy, family, home or correspondence.
Common Law - Answer- Ancient law and judge made law.
Derives from the decisions of judges.
It is court law, based on precedent.
Rights from common law ensures that everyone is treated fairly without bias.
Underpins the actions and decision of police.
Guides all policies and procedures.
Statute Law - Answer- Parliament made law which overrides common law.
Legislation based on rules and regulations.
Prohibits certain behaviours of the general public.
More formal body of written legislation.
Customer Service Charter - Answer- Developed to build and enhance relationships
and partnerships with our community.
States the commitment officers have to the diverse communities they serve.
Commitments are measured and built into training programs, business blanks and
other systems.
Every officer is responsible for delivering quality customer service.
, Customer Service Charter Guidelines 2011 - Answer- Professional and helpful.
Informed though whole process.
Take appropriate action.
Accessible to everyone.
Demonstrate the NSWPF commitment to the victim through your actions.
Deliver on your commitments, encourage customer confidence and develop rapport.
Uphold customer rights.
Deliver the highest quality of service and what the community expects of police.
NSWPF Minimum Service Standards - Answer- Right to make a victim impact
statement.
Explain how they will deal with their matter.
Information about support services.
Look after any property that is needed in evidence.
Encouraged to make contact if they need or have any further information.
Provide victim card.
Information about being a witness.
Consider safety and protection in bail applications.
Keep informed throughout investigation.
Importance of Staying Informed - Answer- Closure for victim, witness or community.
Puts people at ease.
Allows a sense of involvement.
Creates a great appreciation of police.
Importance of Police Accessibility - Answer- Minimises the impact of social and
economic exclusion.
Assists community members to access services.
Increases public confidence in police.
Procedural Justice - Answer- Idea of fairness in the process that resolves disputes
and allocates resources.
Linked to public judgements about the fairness of the process through which police
make decisions and exercise authority.
Neutrality.
Respect.
Trustworthiness.
Voice.
Customer Service Charter 2013 - Answer- Listening to customers and
acknowledging their needs.
Treating customers fairly with respect.
Maintain the confidentiality of customers.
When attending an incident, providing customers with information concerning
timelines.
If the customer is a victim, explain their rights and provide regular updates.
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