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ADPP - Police As Investigators & Method Of Investigation: Qs And As
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ADPP - Police As Investigators & Method OfInvestigation: Qs And As
Sir Richard Mayne expressed the three primary objectives of policing. What
are they Right Ans - 1. Protection of life and property
2. Preservation of the peace
3. Prevention and detection of crime
What are the three core duties of policing that are derived from those
objectives Right Ans - 1. Enforce the Law
2. Maintaining Order
3. Providing Services
In NSW the services required of Police are outlined by what Act and its
sections Right Ans - Police Act 1990 s.3&4
For a person to exercise policing functions he/she must do ultimately do what
Right Ans - Take the oath or make the affirmation of office as a police officer
(NSW Police Act 1990 s.13)
The Oath or affirmation of office for police officers is found where Right
Ans - Regulation 8 of the Police Regulation 2000
All sworn police officers are vested with the powers of what Office Right
Ans - Office of Constable
What does the Office of Constable provide police officers with Right Ans - a.
the power to carry arms and appointments
b. the power to use coercive and deadly force to protect themselves and
others from harm
c. arrest people reasonably suspected of committing an offence
d.deprive suspects of their liberty when investigating criminal offences
e. enter the homes of citizens with a warrant or to prevent breach of peace
f. search suspected people for certain items prescribed in legislation
Define 'Original Authority' Right Ans - It is a term that describes a police
officers ability to use his/her own discretion in policing duties, knowing they
will be accountable for their decisions and actions.
, What does 'Original Authority' deter Right Ans - It deters an officer from
being compelled by other police officers, of equal or higher rank, to arrest a
person or use coersive force when that officer does not feel it necessary to do
so.
Why is it important for police to have good ethics Right Ans - Police can be
sensitive to the circumstance before them and impartial in thier investigation,
understanding their accountability to legal ramifications for unethical and
illegal action
Why must police officers act ethically Right Ans - Police are given powers
above that of an ordinary citizen, enabling them to sometimes act in ways that
would be illegal for ordinary citizens.
Give some examples of situations where police ethics may be tested Right
Ans - use of firearms, use of weapon control, use of powers given by LE(PR)A,
facing danger or hostility, being overcome by emotion.
Is it ever permissable for police to allow their actions to influence thier legal
obligations. Why or why not Right Ans - No. Police officers are expected
and trained to act professionally and impartially in conducting the course of
thier duties.
Under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all people are entitled to
Right Ans - * the right to life, liberty and security of person (Article 1)
* the right not to be tortured or treated cruelly, inhumanely or degraded
(Article 5)
* the right to equal protection of the law (Article 7)
* the right to presumption of innocence (Article 11)
* the right to privacy (Article 12)
* the right to freedom of speech (Article 19)
Is it permissable for police to infringe on these rights. if so, when can they do
so Right Ans - Yes, when a person is, has been, or may be, involved in the
commission of an offence
Define 'Scientific Method of Investigation' Right Ans - A way of observing,
thinking about, and solving problems objectively and systematically
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