Chapter - Strategic awareness

Question 1

Better Public Service Programme What are the 5 themes that the 10 priority results for the public sector fall into?

Answer 1

Reducing long term welfare dependance Supporting vulnerable children Boosting skills and employment Reducing crime Improving interaction with government

Question 2

What agencies are involved in the Crime Reduction Action Plan?

Answer 2

The ministry of justice, Department of Corrections, NZ Police, Serious Fraud office, Crown law, ministry of social development ( for youth justice)

Question 3

What are the Police roles and functions as set out in the Policing Act 2008?

Answer 3

Keeping the peace Maintaining public safety Law enforcement Crime prevention Community support and reassurance National security Participating in policing activities outside NZ Emergency management

Question 4

What are the two high level police outcomes that will help achieve Safer Communities Together?

Answer 4

Less crime and road trauma and fewer victims Confident, safe and secure communities

Question 5

What are the four government priorities?

Answer 5

Responsibly managing the Governments finances Building a more competitive and productive economy Delivering better public services within tight finacial constraints Rebuilding Christchurch

Question 6

How will police measure its successes in the following; Less crime… Improved road safety… Protected communities… More valued services…

Answer 6

Reduced recorded crime Reduced hospitalisations from road crashes Reduced repeat victimisation Maintained trust and confidence

Question 7

What is the vision of Turning the Tide?

Answer 7

All maori will live full and prosperous lives, free from crime and road trauma.

Question 8

What are the Turning the Tide values?

Answer 8

Aroha-we all make mistakes. We stand by people who take responsibility Whakarira-each generation strives to better themselves for their own sakes and their children Manaakitanga-we are hospitable, fair and respectful, to ourselves and others

Question 9

What is the mission of Turning the Tide?

Answer 9

To protect our wellbeing by preventing crime and injury and death on our roads.

Question 10

What is the core value of Integrity?

Answer 10

We are committed and loyal to the vision, values and goals of our organisation. We inspire trust and behave honestly and ethically.

Question 11

What is the core value of Professionalism?

Answer 11

We are aware of the impact of ouor behaviour at all times. We maintain self control, are resilient and present a professional image. We uphold the reule of law and maintain the guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures set by our organisation.

Question 12

What is the core value of Respect?

Answer 12

Our role is to acknowledge and respond to a diverse society and serve with dignity. In doing so we recognise the rights, values and freedoms of all people.

Question 13

What is the core value of Committment to Maori and the Treaty?

Answer 13

We are committed to being responsive to Maori as tangata whenua, recognising the Treaty of Waitangi as new Zealands founding document. By working with Maori we will enhance safety and securing.

Question 14

Section 10 of Police Act 2008 acknowledges the roles of others who play an important function in the performance of the functions of Police. Who are they?

Answer 14

(a) public agencies/bodies (certain dept of state & local authorities) (b) holders of certain statutory offices (eg maori wardens) (c) parts of the private sector ( eg private security industry) 2) it is also acknowledged that its often appropriate/necessary for police to perform some functions in cooperation with individual citizens/agencies/bodies other than police.

Question 15

What is the Commissioner responsible to the Minister of Police for? Sec 16 police act 2008

Answer 15

A) carrying out the functions and duties of the police B)the general conduct of the police C)the effective,efficient and economical management of the police D)tendering advice to the minnister/ministers of the crown E) giving effect to any lawful ministerial decisions

Question 16

In what things must the Commissioner act independently for and is not responsible to the Minister?

Answer 16

A) the maintenance of law and order re any individual or group of individuals B) the enforcement of the law re and individual/group C)the investigation and prosecution of offences D) decisions about individual police employees

Question 17

What must every police employee obey and be guided by? Sec 30 police act 2008

Answer 17

General instructions The commissioners circulars Any applicable local orders

Question 18

Whose lawful orders must a police employee obey?

Answer 18

Their supervisors

Question 19

In the absence of a supervisor who does their authority and responsibility devolve to? Sec 30 police act 2008

Answer 19

The police employee who is next in level of position AND In the case of equality, the longest serving police employee

Question 20

No police employee shall act under the direct command and control of who? Who does this not apply to?

Answer 20

A minister for the crown or A person not authorised by or under this ir any other enactment/rule of law to direct, command,control the actions of a police employee Police employees outside NZ who Is part of an overseas operation within the meaning of sec86 Is an employee within the meaning of sec91(united nations

Question 21

What are the principles in sec 8 Policing Act 2008?

Answer 21

a) principled, effective and efficient policing services are the 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 local focus D)provided in a manner that respects human rights E)provided independently and impartially F) every police employee is required to act professionally, ethincally and with integrity.

Question 22

What are the four areas of work Maori feel are important and lead to crime if not dealt with?

Answer 22

Reducing male absenteeism Improving child supervision Keeping kids in school Boosting parenting skills

Question 23

What are the four strategic areas of focus?

Answer 23

• less crime - improved road safety - protected communities - more valued services