Families

Question 1

What does Family Harm procedures and policy apply?

Answer 1

When the involved parties are in an intimate or family relationship.

Question 2

2 Principles that guide police practice?

Answer 2

1. Early Intervention: Stop and prevent family harm. Requires an eyes wide open approach.
2. Accountability: Hold aggressors/offenders accountable for their actions with a prompt and comprehensive approach.
   - Quality 5F Report
   - Evidence of an offence leads to a charge
   - Offender interventions to stop/prevent harm

Question 3

Can a warning be issued for a 5F?

Answer 3

Not without specific authority from a supervisor.
TPO now possible.

Question 4

When are “Reports of Concern” required?

Answer 4

If at anytime you are concerned for a childs health / wellbeing.

Question 5

1 Non-Govt organisations to help victims/offenders in Dunedin

Answer 5

Presbyterian Support - Moray Place

Question 6

1 Non-Govt organisations to help victims/offenders in Dunedin

Answer 6

Stopping Violence - Stafford Street

Question 7

1 Non-Govt organisations to help victims/offenders in Dunedin

Answer 7

Anglican Family Care - Hanover Street

Question 8

Info required enroute and upon arrival at a 5F?

Answer 8

Parties / Location flags, History, Orders in Place, Vehicles, Location of informant, Location of offender.

Question 9

Cultural Practice VS. Family Harm

Answer 9

Look at evidence in relation to NZ Law.

Question 10

Power of entry when refused or delayed?

Answer 10

Section 8: Entry without warrant to avoid loss of offender/evidential material.

Section 14: Warrantless entry to prevent an offence or respond to risk to life or safety.

Question 11

When can you seize firearms at a 5F?

Answer 11

• Serving PSO / Protection Order.
• If firearm related offending occurred after K9.

Question 12

Why use 111 calls as evidence?

Answer 12

Snapshot of victims feelings at the time of offending and may capture background evidence.

Question 13

Physical evidence to corroborate allegations?

Answer 13

Weapons, photos of injuries/offender/damage.

Question 14

When to take statements?

Answer 14

ASAP - feelings may change!

Question 15

Importance of corroborative evidence?

Answer 15

Important for when a victim becomes reluctant!
- Medical/DR reports
- Photographs of injures
- Scene exam/photos/diagram
- Clothing
- Witness Statement
- 111 Call
- Calls / txt / social media
- Admissions

Question 16

Considerations for CPP and ROC?

Answer 16

There may be ongoing concerns for children at a 5F household. Parents may be too distracted with their own issues to notice.

Question 17

What is a Chain of Custody?

Answer 17

Links movement of exhibits to easily locate an item.

Question 18

Seizing Evidential Material?

Answer 18

• Photograph Insitu
• NB Record
• Use gloves
• Storage in plastic bag
• Prop
• Evidence Locker

Question 19

Purpose / Function of a PSO?

Answer 19

• Additional tool for when no offences are disclosed and there are fears for safety,
• Allows separation time for wrap around services.

Question 20

Qualified person for a PSO?

Answer 20

Sergeant or above.

Question 21

What is a Breach of PSO?

Answer 21

• Not an offence
• Detain to put before court
• Detain for max of 24hrs -> release and summons
• Make a complaint to the court under S45 of Family Violence Act 2018

Question 22

What is a PCA?

Answer 22

• Perceived Cumulative Assessment of TENR Risk Assessment
• Where on TOF?

Question 23

What info can you draw on to assess risk?

Answer 23

Flags, Situation/Subjective Behaviour, Environment, Location, Time, Public, Support available.