Exam 1 352 Flashcards
What are the 4 key points in Our Code?
- We have high standards
- We protect people, our information and our resources
- We do right by others
- We are responsible
What is Our Vision?
To be the safest country
What is our mission?
To prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing
What is our purpose?
To ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe
What are the 5 Frameworks for PHPF?
- Strategic
- Culture
- Leadership
- Capability
- Performance Management
What is S7 VRA2002?
Must show courtesy and compassion, respect for their personal dignity and privacy.
What is S8 VRA2002?
A victim must have access to the services they require as a result of an offence. These include welfare, health, counselling, medical and legal.
What is S11 VRA2002?
Attending parties must inform victims of the services that are available to them.
What is S12 VRA2002?
The prosecuting authority must advise the victims of the -
- progress of the investigation
- charges filed or actions taken
- date and place of the proceedings
- role of the victim as a witness
- outcome of the proceedings
What is S51 VRA2002?
The return of property (other than the offenders) when it is no longer required as evidence.
A victim is defined as?
- A person against who an offence is committed by another person
- suffers emotional, or physical injury, or loss of, or damage to their property.
- A parent/legal guardian of a child of the above, unless they are the offender.
- A member of the immediate family, if someone dies or is incapable as a result of an offence.
- A person who has experienced domestic violence
- or a CYP residing with a person who has experienced domestic violence.
What is S29 VRA2002?
Labels the specific offences that determine if a victim is eligible to go on the Victim Notification Register (VNR).
The victim will be informed of the bail, release, escape and death of the offender accused.
What are the elements of Assault?
- Assaults
- Another person
What are the Sections and penalties for Assault?
S9 SOA1981 - 6months/$4000
S196 CA1961 - 1year
What are the elements for Assaults with a weapon? S202C(a)
- Assaults
- Another Person
- Using anything as a weapon
What are the elements for Assaults with a weapon? S202C(b)
- While assaulting any person
- Has anything with him or her
- In circumstances that prima facie show an intent to use it as a weapon
What are the 4 types of Assault?
- Direct
- Indirect
- Conditional
- Transferred Malice
What are the 3 factors to consider when deciding on the type of assault charge?
- The intent - when the offender applied force, what was their intent?
- Weapons or degree of force - was the assault a mere slap or were weapons involved?
- Injury received - did the victim sustain injury?
What is the difference between Asphyxia and Strangulation?
Asphyxia is blockage or blood and/oxygen as a result of direct force on the neck or throat.
Strangulation is a lack of oxygen as a result of covering airways.
What is S39 CA1961?
Use of force in making an arrest.
What is S40 CA1961?
Use of force to prevent escape or rescue
What is S41 CA1961?
Use of force to prevent suicide
What is S42 CA1961?
Use of force to prevent breach of peace
What is S48 CA1961?
Use of force to defend themselves or another