Decision Making Flashcards
What type of framework to working rules provide
Working Rose provider how we do things around here framework the framework then guides and investigators understanding of the situations they face and the material they need to gather
What are some of the key points of the unconscious nature of working rules
Working rules are generally and efficient means of decision-making
Working rules can become so familiar to investigators that they are not always aware that they are using them in this can lead to difficulties with describing our particular decision was reached
In principle then maybe nothing wrong following hunches of got reactions but investigators must be able to account for the decisions to others such as the Chems witnesses supervises and to the criminal justice system
Good decisions are reached by a process of reasoning based on the following:
1) acknowledge that the situation or problem exists in which it is necessary to make a decision. Ask: what is the problem here what will be the problem soon
2) identify isolate and analyse the problem clearly ask:
What do I think the problem is and can I stated clearly to define it to others and what do I already know about it
3) formulate a clear objective. Ask: what are we aiming to achieve
4) gather all the data and information required to determine the ways in which the aim might be achieved
5) draw up a list based on the information of all the possible ways in which the aim might be achieved
6)Way and study each of these alternatives individually ask:
What are the possible results of each alternative and what is the most appropriate means for reaching the objective and what are the best alternatives
7) prepare a plan for putting the selected course into action
Describe the individual bias
They may be occasions when decision-making is unconsciously affected by an individual’s perception of people places and situations the individual fails to recognise the effect of the perceptions on the thinking in decision-making for example perception is based on prejudice diversity and criminal record
Describe the verification bias
Verification bias cares when thinking this channel towards focusing on making decisions that support a certain point of view there by overlooking other alternative lines Of enquiry or sources of material for example witnesses account that wrongfully identifies and offender
Describe the availability error
Availability Error occurs when a person bases their decisions on material that is vivid and dramatic emotionally charged but it may not necessarily reflect the scope of material available on which to make a correct decision for example focusing on a victims account and overlooking the collection of forensic evidence
What are the four main points of the appreciation technique
Aim or objective. Factors. Courses open. Plan
Describe the aim or objective of the appreciation technique
In a more objective is a short statement of intent beginning with a verb. Consider what you will do to address the situation or problem in formulate an objective.
Describe Factors - Appreciation Technique
A factor is a statement of truth about some known influence or circumstance.
Identify consider the factors that will affect your aim or objective.
Examine all the information you have regarding the situation or problem.
Identify what must be done to reduce rest and identify the resources you will require
Start with a fact and ask the question so what. Keep on asking that question until all possible inferences are drawn
If the factor does not produce a deduction discarded subject each factor too exhausted examination
What are some of the factors that often need to be considered an investigation
The seriousness of the incident or offence and the time available and possible suspects and available witnesses and knowing history of the parties and the weather at the time
Describe the main points of course is open from the appreciation technique
Course is open at the options you can identify after having assessed the factors and the deductions made from the factors
If the factors include identification of a suspect consider the courses of action open to the suspect because that will affect your selection of a course of action designed to some degree to anticipate their moves
What are the two forms of appreciation
A full appreciation
A short appreciation
Describe the full appreciation
A full appreciation is most often for high level or difficult tactical administrator of problems
Describe the short appreciation
The short appreciation is for urgent or pressing problems requiring immediate action. The short form is also helpful for non-urgent problems that are not complicated or complex.
A short appreciation is applicable to daily police duties
What are written in mental appreciations
A written appreciation should be completed when there are several points to be considered and there is a danger of points being overlooked if they are not looking down and a clear picture of the situation is desired to present a logical argument that will carry a conviction to higher authority