General Police Tasks

Question 1

What does ‘Code 9’ relate to when using police radio comms?

Answer 1

Police member in duress / emergency.

Question 2

When a job is received, what type of information do you want to request from VKC to be able to adequately respond to the job x 4?

Answer 2

1. Time - how old is the job?
2. DWA - drugs/weapons/alcohol
3. Location check
4. Description - suspect/offender/stolen property/Is anyone injured?

Question 3

What does O.R.C stand for when attending a job?

Answer 3

O - Objectives
The objective is….what is priority?

R - Risks
What risks are there and how can I mitigate those risks?

C - Communication
Who am I communication the plan to and what do I need Eg. Back up.

Question 4

Police writing. Should be descriptive and extensive.
Give an example for the following:
- The accused was alcohol affected.
- The person appeared to be in shock.

Answer 4

• The accused was unsteady on her feet, her eyes were blood shot, her speech was slurred and she smelt of intoxicating liquor.
• They were visibly shaking. Their voice was trembling and they were having trouble breathing.

Question 5

Common Police writing conventions. What is an expected rule for the following:
- Surnames
- Dates
- Time
- Numbers

Answer 5

• Surnames should be written in capitals for operational documents.
• Dates are written in full eg 10 August 2025
• Time is in 24 hour clock
• Numbers one to nine should be written in words. Numbers 10 and up use numerals

Question 6

What are the five important elements of a General Report?

Answer 6

1. The context / circumstances
2. The incident
3. Action taken
4. Request / Recommendation
5. Transmission ( if it is to be forwarded to a third party)

Question 7

What is an Issue Cover Sheet?

Answer 7

It is a document intending to provide a brief overview regarding an issue for the attention and approval of management.

Question 8

List 3 note taking protocols:

Answer 8

• All entries start with time and date
• Noted need to be in chronological order
• No spaces in between entries
• Upon completion of notes endorse them with name/rank/signature/rank
• To adopt partners notes - name/rank/date of adoption/number and time/signature

Question 9

What does SITREP stand for and when should it be used?

Answer 9

Situational Report
An update provided to other members about what is happening at an incident of important