CPC1 Flashcards
Explain the role of police within the NSW Criminal Justice System
“Police maintain law and order with a police force”
Identify causes of crime in society
The crime triangle is a vein diagram of the: victim, offender and the location.
What are Sir Robert Peels nine principles? (PJJPPPWWO)
Prevention Not Punishment
Job is easier with public approval
Job is easier if the public willingly observes the Law
Public Cooperation leads to less use of force
Public favour is achieved by being impartial, independent and professional.
Physical force should be used as a last resort
We are part of the community, serving the community,
We are not the law, above the law we maintain the law.
Outcomes are being met when crime is on the decrease.
What is Section 6(3)(a), (b), and (c) of the Police Act 1990(NSW)
Police Services include:
service by way of prevention and detection of crime,
The protection of persons from injury or death, and property from damage, whether arising from criminal acts; any other way
The Provision of essential services in emergencies, and
(D)
What is the PDR Model?
Prevention / Disruption / Response
CAUTION: Evidence Act 1995 S139
I am going to ask you some questions about ….. you do not have to say or do anything if you do not want to, do you understand that?…….. I/We are going to record what you say or do. I/We can use this recording in court. Do you understand that?……
ANZPAA’s 7 Police Officer Qualities (CDELPST)
Communication and interpersonal skills
Decisions Making and Problem Solving
Engagement
Leadership
Professionalism
Self reflection
Teamwork
ANZPAA defines professional behaviour as: (I, J, E)
Police Officers hold positions of trust within the community. Community confidence depends upon the maintenance of integrity, judgement and ethical behaviour.
What is the role of a Police Officer within the Criminal Justice System (Police Act S6)
Prevent and detect crime,
Protect persons from injury or death, and property form damage, and
Provide essential services in emergencies
What is the role of a Police Officer within the Criminal Justice System (Police Act S6
What is civil law?
Deals with individual rights and relationships between between private citizens
What is criminal law?
Deals with areas of the law where the interests of others are an overriding factor.
Mission for the police (PPUMP) (Section 6 Police act 1990)
Prevent and detect crime,
protect life and property
uphold the law,
maintain law and order,
provide essential services in emergencies.
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law and is applied equally,
- no one can be charged without due process
- governments are subject to the law.
What is the doctrine of precedent?
A rule established by a superior court should be followed in other similar cases by that court and other court.
What is the adversarial system?
A custom of the courts where lawyers provide facts and debate in a ‘battle’
4 principles of the Australian constitution (DDSR)
Democracy
Division of power
Separations of powers
Rule of law.
3 branches of the Australian government? (LEJ)
Legislative:
Executive
Judicial
