***Discretion***

Question 1

What three elements make up discretion?

Answer 1

1) Professional judgement and action
2) Authority to decide and choose
3) Selecting the best course of action, having recognised &
considered all of the alternatives

Question 2

6 factors that might affect discretion?

Answer 2

1) Who am I dealing with?
2) What are the possible outcomes?
3) When did the incident occur?
4) Where is the incident taking place?
5) Why I should or shouldn’t act?
6) What course of action could I take?

Question 3

What powers might you have discretion to use?

Answer 3

Arrest
Do nothing
PCR
PND
TOR

Question 4

What can we do to make sure our use of discretion is ethical and professional?

Answer 4

1. Prepare to be challenged on the spot regarding your
   decision
2. Keep a record of your decisions (ePNB, FCR etc)
3. Be ready to brief/debrief your colleagues on your
   decisions