7 - Strategic awareness & Staff Management Flashcards
Sec 30 Policing Act - Command and Control. Every Police must obey and be guided by…
a) general instructions
b) the Comissioners circulars and
c) any applicable local orders
Every police member must obey the lawful command of a supervisor.
In the absence of a supervisor, the supervisor’s authority and responsibility devolves on -
a) the Police employee available who is next in level of position and
b) in the case of equality, the longest serving Police employee
The Prevention First Model.
(pay attention to the DEMAND and BEAT those two words were changed in the exam).
Taking every opportunity to prevent harm.
- Target the Drivers of DEMAND.
- Deploy to BEAT demand.
- Mindset.
Is Performance Management a disciplinary process?
No. It only becomes relevant for disciplinary purposes when an employee has been unable or unwilling to satisfactorily improve following a Performance Improvement Plan.
What are some examples of ‘Flexible Working’ As per the FEO policies
- Working from home/alternative work space.
- Flexi Time (setting hours differently week to week)
- Part Time (Working less than full hours)
- Condensed Hours (working more hours in less days)
What is misconduct?
Behaviour or actions that breach this code of conduct or other Police policies. It may not justify dismissal, but it may result in formal disciplinary action.
What are the do’s of a social media post?
- Make sure it’s clear that it is your view and not a police view
- Select high privacy settings
- Be aware of security advice posted on the bulletin board.
How long do you have to consider and respond to all requests for FEO?
1 month of receiving them as per the Employment Relations Act
Qualified Constable as per Sec 63. Who can issue a PSO.
In terms of a Police Safety Order, a qualified constable is defined as a constable who is of or above the level of position of sergeant. Therefore, before an acting sergeant could authorise a PSO, they would need to be appointed under Sec 63.
In regards to Section 63 of the Policing Act 2008 - What can the commissioner do when it comes to acting appointments?
The commissioner may appoint an employee temporarily to any higher level of position or
Authorise an employee to exercise or perform all or any of the powers and duties under this Act or any other enactment, of any level of position higher than that employee’s own level of position.
What is inappropriate behaviour?
- Unethical behaviour
- Breaching code of conduct
- Harassment, bullying or discrimination
When does the commissioner need to notify the IPCA of certain incidents involving death or serious bodily injury caused by an employee?
IPCA Act Section 13, The commissioner shall
AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
give a written notice setting out particulars of the incident.
Sec 9 - What are the functions of Police?
a) Keep the peace
b) Maintain public safety
c) Law enforcement
d) Crime prevention
e) Community support and reassurance
f) National security
g) Participation in policing activities outside NZ
h) Emergency management
K.M.L.C.C.N.P.E.
What are the 4 steps in the Performance Management process?
1) Informal discussion
2) The performance meeting
3) The performance plan (PIP)
4) Completion of the PIP to the required standard
What is the rule of law?
it defines the relationship of the government to its people. That people in a society should be governed by law and should be free from arbitrary government.
If you are the subject of any charges, EBA, drivers license suspension, speeding in excess of 40km above posted speed limit, what must you do?
You must as soon as possible, notify your supervisor in writing of the brief details and circumstances. Supervisor then forwards this on to PPC
Section 20 of the Policing Act 2008 refers to a ‘Code of Conduct’, what is this?
The code of conduct is a code prescribed by the commissioner of police that sets out the expected standards of behavior from Police employees.
This code applies to anyone who is employed or engaged by New Zealand Police and includes Volunteers, permanent, temporary, casual contractors and consultants.
How do we handle information such as NIA? IE, you QP someone who is a Police Officer by accident who would you report it too?
When we are unsure whether information is confidential or sensitive or how it should be handled, we seek advice from our manager.
Independent Police Conduct Authority Act - Section 13
Duty of Commissioner to notify authority of certain incidents involving death or serious bodily harm
When Police acting in the execution of their duties causes death or serious bodily harm to someone;
The Commissioner shall In writing as soon as practicable give to the authority a written notice about the details of the incident.
Serious bodily harm: any fracture, deep laceration, injury to internal organ, impairment of a bodily function, blow to the head causing severe concussion, injury that results in admission to hospital, or allegation of sexual assault.
Exception - dog bites where injury is NOT a ‘deep’ laceration and the person has been admitted to hospital only to allow the wound to be washed out and sutured before person is discharged.
What is serious misconduct?
Behaviour or actions that breach this code of conduct or other Police policies and employment agreements and seriously undermine or damage the trust and confidence Police has in you, calling into question if the employment relationship can continue. It is behaviour or actions that may justify dismissal.
What are the don’ts of a social media post?
- Don’t use a personal profile for any work related activity
- Don’t use your personal address, email, phone number for Police accounts
- Don’t post anything that can bring the police into disrepute
- Don’t post anything that compromises the security of family or colleagues.
Speak Up tiers of support are?
Tier one - Core supervisory responsibilities
Tier two - Proactive management
Tier three - Active intervention
C.P.A.
How can we be sure our conduct complies with the code of conduct? (SELF TEST)
Would your decision withstand SCRUTINY? Community, Police Service, Media.
Does my decision ENSURE compliance? Code of Conduct, Policy, General Instructions.
Is my decision LAWFUL? Laws, Regulations, Rules.
Is your decision FAIR? Community, Colleagues, Your family, Others.
Can employees directly report inappropriate behavior to the IPCA?
Yes if:
- They feel they are unable to report the behavior to anyone in the police or
- The behavior requires the immediate attention of the IPCA
Duty of Commissioner to notify Authority of complaints.
The Commissioner shall notify the Authority of every complaint received by Police, other than a complaint notified to the Commissioner by the Authority
Notification must be given as soon as practicable, but no later than 5 working days after receipt of the complaint
Why is the rule of law important for the NZ Police?
Police are responsible for administering the law and need to administer it in a fair and consistent way
Ideally, what should happen with any inappropriate behaviour?
it should be challenged on the spot.
What are the section 8 principles of the Policing Act (A Through to F)
(a) principled, effective, and efficient policing services are a cornerstone of a free and
democratic society under the rule of law:
(b) effective policing relies on a wide measure of public support and confidence:
(c) policing services are provided under a national framework but also have a local
community focus:
(d) policing services are provided in a manner that respects human rights:
(e) policing services are provided independently and impartially:
(f) in providing policing services every Police employee is required to act
professionally, ethically, and with integrity.
What Act prohibits the access, use and disclosure of Official information for private purposes?
The Privacy Act 2020
