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Role of Police - Key Responsibilities: - Protecting life and property. - Upholding and enforcing the law. - Maintaining public order. - Preventing and detecting crime. - Providing police services to the community.
Mission and Functions of Police - Goal:
Work collaborat...
Work collaboratively with the community to prevent and reduce violence, crime, and fear.
Discretion in Policing
- Concepts of Discretion:
- Provides guidance for decision-making at a high level.
- Requires impartiality in maintaining peace according to the law.
- Involves choosing lawful alternatives suited to specific circumstances.
- Acknowledges that law enforcement does not always align with community desires.
- Empowers police to act in good faith, considering relevant facts for appropriate decision-making.
Statement of Values
- Core Principles:
- Integrity is paramount.
- Uphold the rule of law.
- Efficient use of public resources.
- Preserve individual rights and freedoms.
- Foster community involvement in policing.
, - Ensure responsible exercise of authority.
- Leverage human resources for the betterment of the community.
- Strive for satisfaction among citizens and police personnel.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Behavioral Expectations:
- Act honestly, upholding the values of the NSWPF on and off duty.
- Comply with all relevant policies and laws.
- Respect privacy and confidentiality of information.
- Treat all individuals with respect and fairness.
- Report misconduct and act diligently in performance of duties.
- Avoid and manage conflicts of interest.
Caution
- Rights Information:
Informs individuals of their rights during questioning, including the recording of statements and
potential use in court.
Endorsement
- Witness Statement Integrity:
A declaration that the provided statement is true, recognizing the implications of false statements.
Policies vs. Legislation
- Definitions:
- Policies: Guidelines on performing roles and duties.
- Legislation: Legally binding requirements that take precedence over policies.
Human Rights
- Justifiable Breaches:
, - Situations involving the use of deadly force, arrests, move-along directions, surveillance, and
searches.
- Rights that Cannot Be Breached:
- Prohibition against torture and degrading punishment.
- Rights to a fair trial and presumption of innocence.
- Protection from arbitrary arrest and interference with privacy.
Common Law
- Characteristics:
- Judge-made law based on precedents.
- Ensures fair treatment without bias, guiding police actions and policies.
Statute Law
- Characteristics:
- Legislation created by Parliament that overrides common law.
- Sets formal written regulations prohibiting certain behaviors.
Customer Service Charter
- Purpose:
- Strengthen relationships and partnerships with the community.
- Define the commitment of officers to serve diverse communities.
- Incorporate commitments into training and service delivery.
Customer Service Charter Guidelines 2011
- Expectations for Service:
- Professional and helpful interactions.
- Informing individuals throughout the process.
- Taking appropriate actions and ensuring accessibility for everyone.
, NSWPF Minimum Service Standards
- Victim Rights and Services:
- Right to make a victim impact statement.
- Clear communication on handling their matter.
- Information about support services and property needed as evidence.
- Encouragement to stay in contact for further information.
- Provision of a victim card.
- Guidance regarding being a witness.
- Consideration of safety in bail applications
- Continuous updates throughout investigations.
Importance of Staying Informed ✔️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 ✔️Minimises the impact of social and economic exclusion.
Assists community members to access services.
Increases public confidence in police.
Procedural Justice ✔️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.
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