Chapter 6 Strategic Awareness And Complaints Involving Police Flashcards
What are principals of the Policing Act 2008 s8?
P/E/E/CS, R an PS +C, NF, R N R, I+I, P/E/I
- Principled, effective, efficient is the corner stone
- Relies on community support + confidence
- Under National framework
- Respects Human Rights
- Independent + Impartial
- Professional/ Ethical/ Integrity
There is ab exception when reporting to the IPCA. What is it?
Dog bites depending on severity
There is another time Police may report to the IPCA.What is it?
Where the matter is of significance that it puts NZ Police at risk.
If you recieve a complaint what MUST you do with it?
ASAP
- Issue appropriate instructions
- Refer file to PPCM
Define a serious complaint
Such significance that will likely place NZ Police rep at risk.
What are the good investigation standards?
GPS,C PM
Good pratice standard
Compliance with Police Manuel
What must Police do when investigating it’s own?(regarding Conflicts)
CAT A+B, C D
If CAT A & B complete a conflict declaration form.
If CAT C & D only if a conflict exists
1What does “Our Culture” say and what do we need to bring to every interaction?
Need a culture based on values which is reflective in actions + decisions.
Humanity to every interaction.
What does evidence based deployment mean?
U T P, E R, A? REF?
- Use tactics that are proven to work
- Evaluate the results of our interactions
- Did we achieve the desired outcome an shall we reform
What do we know about locations?
That _______% of locations generate _______% of calls for service.
5%
32%
THTT will help Police achieve our _____% reduction in Maori reoffending and _______% T+C
25%
90%
What does s30 Command and Control talk to?
Every employee must be guided by___________.
GI’s, CC, ALO, C+S, NLWLS
Every employee must obey and be guided by:
- General Instructions
- Commissioners circulars
- any application local orders
Relievers:
- Next Rank and/or
- Longest serving member
If a formal concern has been raised, NZ Police must ensure?
FH, KI, S, PI, SS
- Fair hearing
- fully informed
- Right to support person
- Provided with Information
- Support services
For a person who doesn’t wish to report bad behavior to their super user what should they do?
Encouraged to report up. Can be PPCM, Area Commander, National Manager or IPCA
What are the 3 components of the crime triangle?
A U, PS+A, MR
- Act with Urgency against repeat + priority offenders.
- Provide support and assistance to those repeatedly victimised
- Maximise resources to locations that repeatedly suffer levels of crime
How does the rule of law effect Police in NZ?
TD, C, NB, OR, VR
- People shouldn’t be TREATED DIFFERENTLY be cause of status, income, gender, race
- Have a justice system free from CORRUPTION
- NO BRIBES
- Protect OFFENDER RIGHTS
- Protect VICTIMS RIGHTS
What are the 3 Principals for complaints?
D+R, C, A P
- Be treated with courtesy, respect, compassion
- Complaint recieved + auctioned promptly
- Be advised of the proceedures for auctioning their complaint
Prevention First puts people, victims, staff at the centre, what are the core components of our model?
(3)
D to BD, D of C, M
- Deploy to beat demand
- Target drivers of crime
- Mindset, taking every opportunity to prevent harm
THESE ARE ALL SUPPORTED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
What are the 3 key outcomes for prevention first?
C+V, T, R PS
- Prevent crime and victimization
- Target and catch offenders
- Deliver a more responsive Police service
What is Our Mission?
To prevent crime and harm through exceptional Policing
Integrity is the heart of Police ability to Police effectively.
All decisions should be made how?
L, J, I, F
Legitimately
Justifiable
Independently
Fairly
What is our Purpose?
To ensure everybody can Be safe and Feel safe
What are our Goals?
3
Safe Homes
Safe Roads
Safe Communities
What are our functions?
(8)
KP, PS, LE, CP, CS, NS, P, EM
- Keep peace
- Maintain public safety
- Law enforcement
- Crime prevention
- Community support and reassurrance
- National security
- Policing activities outside NZ
- Emergency Management
What is the Peclian Principal?
The basic mission for which Police exist is to Prevent crime and disorder
What are the categories IPCA complaints are placed in and what do they entail?
CAT A
Serious - IPCA may conduct it’s own investigation
CAT B
Serious/significant- active in oversight
CAT C
Authority considers are appropriate for facilitated case resolution
CAT D
Minor- nil action by Authority, Police may need to assess behaviour, performance, conduct issues
A notifiable incident is described as a incident of significance that could seriously damage the NZ Police rep. Who actively managers these investigations?
District Commander
Or
National Manager
What is our vision?
To be the safest country
What is at the NZ Police forefront of “Our Business”?
Policing by consent
What is our operating model?
Prevention first
What are our priorities?
1st, DS, P+P
- Be first then do
- Deliver the services NZ expect + deserve
- Focused Prevention through Partnerships
What are the 3 Pou in THTT?
- Pou Mataaho (mindset)
- Pou Mataara ( effective initiatives and improved practice)
- Pou Haurua (effective partnerships)
What are the 6 drivers of crime?
Y, A, G, F, R, 1M
Families Youth Alcohol Roads Organised Crime + Drugs Mental Health
What are the 5 frameworks of PHPF?
- Strategy
- Culture
- leadership
- Capability
- Performance Management
In F1- Strategy F2 - culture F3 - Leadership F4 - Capability F5 - Performance
What are each of their functions?
F1 - To connect leaders teams to Our Business
F2- To help build a H.P team.
F3 - Equip leaders with tools to deliver on our purpose
F4 - Tools to perform our potential in our role
F5 - Enables more meaningful _____ about performance
What is PRIMED?
Professionalism Respect Integrity Commitment to maori Empathy Diversity
What must a supervisor do with an integrity report?
Forward it to their line Manager who in turn forwards it to the District PPCM
In what circumstances must the commissioner notify the IPCA under s13?
When Police cause or seem to have caused death or serious bodily harm eg: fracture, seep cut, injury to internal organ, causes severe concussion, alleged sexual assault.
What timeframe must the NZ Police notify the IPCA after the incident?
No later than 5 days
Where the PPC finds an issue with the investigation he must escalate it to the Police executive, What is their job?
To find a resolution
Where there is a potential conflict, this should be disclosed to the supervisor by appropriate de declaration!
What happens next?
The supervisor works with the employees to assess risk involved, and how to manage risks
What are the 4 categories of conflicts?
A, P, P, O
- Actual conflicts
- Percieved conflicts
- Potential conflicts
- Other interests
Considerations if a conflict exist involves SELF test if unsure what is the best idea?
Err on the side of caution and be open to your supervisor about it
If a conflict exists, Police usually stay clear in their duties unless what?
Act in the thought there is a threat to life or property.
Declare soon after the incident is sorted
Police are more open to allegations of bias when investigating their own. What are some general guidelines when investigating their own?
- All IPCA (CAT A+B) investigators are required to complete IPCA declaration form.
- CAT C+D only completeconflict formic actual conflict exists
- Supervisors should never investigate sexual or other serious complaints of their own staff.
What should leaders do for their staff when conflicts t is dis used.
Foster an environment where the employees fell safe/free to discuss the issues
