Early Intervention/Conflicts of Interest Flashcards
What are the four phases of ‘Early Intervention’
- identification
- Analysis
- Intervention
- Feedback
In the ‘Indentify’ phase of Early Intervention, what are the four ways identifying employees can be initiated?
- employees themselves
- peers
- supervisor
- E.I Data
(where supervisor is notified should make referral to either E.I district lead or E.I Team, PNHQ)
Early Intervention information cannot be disclosed outside of the EI meeting, unless for two reasons. What are they?
Clue: P, Necessary: T, P, C
They reasonably believe that disclosing the information:
- is for the the purpose for which it was obtained
- is necessary:
- prevent serious threat to public/persons life, health and safety
- avoid prejudice, maintanence of law
- part of any court process
What critical point regarding ‘conflicts of interest’ must all police employee be aware of? (4)
Clue: Percieved/Potenial…
- Percieved/Potential conflicts can be just as damaging
- Percieved/Potential conflicts must be declared to supervisors by appropriate declaration
- Supervisors must never investigate sexual/serious misconduct of direct reporting staff
- Supervisors must work with employees with coi. (Assess risk, identify strategy)
What are the four types of ‘Conflicts of Interest?’
- Actual conflict of interest
- Percieved conflict of interest
- Potential conflict of interest
- Other interests
How does the Code of Conduct define a ‘Conflict of Interest?’
Clue: “a situation where our personal or…”
“a situation where our personal or professional interests may conflict with our position, obligations, or responsibilities as a Police employee
What are the responsibilities of a supervisor in regards to conflicts of interest? (2)
Clue: foster…, determined….
- foster and environment where staff discuss conflicts of interest & risks
- determined where conflicts may exist for staff or be seen as a conflict by an observer
How can conflicts of interest be managed with staff members?
Clue: Note.., agreement.., additional.., assign.., employee..
- Note the conflict
- agreement of parties involved
- additional oversight
- assign to employee outside district, workgroup, etc
- employee steps-back from role
How should a supervisor deal with a conflict of interest in cooperation with the employee involved? (6)
Clue: #1. Assess seriousness of conflict,
- Assess seriousness of conflict
- Identify strategies
- manage conflict, record
- conflict form attached to file
- monitor conflict
- strategies to avoid future conflict
A conlict of interest can threaten our i_______ becuase it brings into question out i___________.
A conlict of interest can threaten our integrity becuase it brings into question out impartiality.
What must all investigators assigned to internal investigations (IPCA Cat 1-5) complete and sign?
Independance of Investigation Conflict of Interest Form
What type of internal investigations must a supervisor never investigate?
- allegations of sexual assault or serious misconduct by staff directly under there supervision.
