Family Harm Flashcards
What is the police policy statement?
FH is HP for P and reducing the number and impact of FH episodes is a key P strategy. P committed to prompt and effective Nationally consistent approach to FH in collaboration with other agencies iwi and community partners.
What are the principles that guide Police practice?
Early intervention Culturally appropriate Safety collecting risk information Accountability Working collaboratively
What is Early intervention for FH?
That early intervention helps stop and prevent FH
Eyes wide open at all FH investigations
What is Culturally appropriate for FH?
FH responses should be culturally appropriate especially maori tikanga
Sensitive approach at FH
What is Safety for FH?
- Ensuring all parties are safe and kept safe
victims safety is paramount - Children vunerable ensure no concerns before leaving
- Officers safety
What is Collecting risk information for FH?
to enable effective assessment planning and risk management
Total concern contributes to multi agency approach and risk score
What is accountability for FH?
Holding aggressors/offenders to account prompt and comprehensive response
Charge will represent offending
solicitors general guidelines
What is working collaboratively for FH?
Police must:
coordinate through FH specialists, FV coordinators and relevant workgroups
FHT, CPT, ASAT, Youth aid, Youth Ed, CIB, Iwi and Ethnic
coordinated collaborative multi agency
quality information
case management principles
What is the primary consideration in whether to grant bail FH offences?
The safety of the victim and family members and linking victims to support and services
Can someone be granted bail after being arrested for 113 FVA or 90 - 102?
Not for 24hrs, section 7 bail act, unless there is a court hearing
What rank to grant bail for FH?
Sergeant or above
Police member involved inflicting FH?
Normal process as well as COC
Two processes for police employee?
Normal police response and welfare considerations
What must police consider when dealing with a police employee for FH?
impact Criminal offending and ability to remain police employee
Compatibility of a police employee convicted or served a PO
When do these policies and procedures apply for FH?
Comes to supervisors attention
A PSO served
Police attend potential escalation
Protection order or temp order served
Who is responsible policies and procedures exist?
District commanders or National managers
FH information remains confidential unless?
Unless conduct disclosed is of nature that requires investigation or prosecution
What should an employee do who suspects FH of another employee?
Speak to their supervisor or welfare
What determines police response to police FH incident?
Onduty will determine level of concern and confidentially speak with supervisor
Employees who commit FH?
Must be treated like any other member of the public
Must be reported immediately be the shift supervisor to the district EPM and PPCM who will advise DC or NM
COC applies
Who will determine employees suitability to continue working in a role and variation of duties?
District EPM and national PPCM
Who must police employees send a copy of the PO if served?
DC or NM
Deputy chief executive if above super
If served employee who must they advise in writing?
Supervisor who advises HR and PPC
If applicant for a PO who must they advise?
Welfare and or supervisor so that EAP can be provided
If PO served can carry weapons?
NO, firearms, baton, spray, taser
Can a PO be varied?
Yes, in rare occasions victims safety is paramount
court must regard Victims views
What must be considered for variation of PO?
These enquiries must consider the nature, duration and type of family harm disclosed, any offence history, the employee’s role and the views of any person protected by the order.
Who makes the final decision for PO variation?
DCE people in consultation with National criminal investigations group upon receipt from district
