ADPP
What is the historical role of policing? - ANS -Protection of life and property
-Prevention of crime
-The detection of offenders
-Bringing offenders to justice
-Maintenance of public peace and order
-Free movement of people and traffic
-Protection of citizens' rights
-Response to criminal and non-criminal emergencies
What is the role of police in a democratic society? - ANS Keeping the peace
How do police keep the peace? - ANS -Provide social services
-Preserve life and property
-Uphold and enforce the law
-Maintain order
-Prevent and detect crime
What does keeping the peace mean? - ANS Maintaining social order
List the Statement of Values (a-h) - ANS a. places integrity above all,
b. upholds the rule of law,
c. preserves the rights and freedoms of individuals,
d. seeks to improve the quality of life by community involvement in policing,
e. strives for citizen and police personal satisfaction,
f. capitalises on the wealth of human resources,
g. makes efficient and economical use of public resources, and
h. ensures that authority is exercised responsibly.
Where in Legislation is the Statement of Values found? - ANS Police Act 1990 (NSW) Section 7
What is the MISSION of the NSWPF - ANS To work with the community to reduce violence,
crime and fear.
What are the functions of the NSWPF - ANS (a) to provide police services for New South
Wales,
(b) to exercise any other function conferred on it by or under this or any other Act,
(c) to do anything necessary for, or incidental to, the exercise of its functions.
'police services' includes—
, (a) services by way of prevention and detection of crime, and arising from criminal acts or in any
other way, and
(c) the provision of essential services in emergencies, and
(d) any other service prescribed by the regulations.
List the NSWPF Code of Conduct and Ethics - ANS 1. behave honestly and in a way that
upholds the values and the good reputation of the NSW Police Force whether on or off duty
2. act with care and diligence when on duty
3. know and comply with all policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to their duties
4. treat everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness
5. comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone in the NSW Police Force
who has authority to give the direction
6. comply with the law whether on or off duty
7. take reasonable steps to avoid conflicts of interest, report those that can not be avoided, and
co-operate in their management
8. only access, use and/or disclose confidential information if required by their duties and
allowed by NSW Police Force policy
9. not make improper use of their position or NSW Police Force information or resources
10. report misconduct of other NSW Police Force employees
What does the SELF test stand for? - ANS Scrutiny - Would your decision withstand scrutiny by
the community and the NSWPF?
Ethical - Is your decision ethical and consistent with the Statement of Values, Oath of Office and
the Code of Conduct and Ethics?
Lawful - Does your decision comply with all laws, regulations and policies?
Fair - Is your decision fair to your colleagues, community and family
Define Common law - ANS Law which is based on the decisions of magistrates in courts
Define Legislative law - ANS Laws made by an act of parliament
List the 9 ways a bill becomes an act - ANS 1. make notice of intention to introduce bill
2. introduce bill, first reading
3. second reading and debate if needed
4. consideration in detail
5. third reading
6. consideration by the other house
7. consideration of amendments
8. ascent stage, goes to governor for ascent
9. becomes an act
4 different sections in an act (DOPP) - ANS 1. Definition - Section 3
2. Offence - Section 8B(1)
3. Powers - Section 9
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