Miscellaneous Flashcards
What mnemonic helps you to think about the possible dangers (aggressive behaviour) on arrival at a scene/call?
P.O.P
Person
Object
Place
What are the possible threat levels when attending a call?
High
Unknown
What is the model used to consider the affect your behaviour has on others?
Betari’s box
My attitude - my behaviour -your attitude - your behaviour
What are the grades of calls?
I.S.R
Immediate
Soon, or delayed
No response required
What is a critical incident?
Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response my have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim and/or their family and/or the community
What does mick say about be importance of recording things ?
If it isn’t written down it didn’t happen!
What is a major incident?
- At least 2 emergency services involved
- Requires significant response
- Normal procedures are not enough
A major incident file will outline the required action for the officers first on the scene (I.e any cordons required, any authorities to liaise with/contact etc)
Give 3 examples of a major incident
Choose from, an incident at:-
- A premises likely to attract terrorist attention
- An animal testing facility
- A premises of high commercial value
- A premises that manufacture/store dangerous materials
- Airports/harbours/railways/ports
What is common law?
A law which had evolved through the years by decisions made by judges over time.
What is statute law?
A law made in the House of Lords - government legislation.
What is the model used for decision making?
N.D.M
National Decision Model
V.I.A.P.O.A.R
V - Values and mission statement
I - Information (gather info and intel)
A - Assess threat + risk (I.e - who involved/location/weapons/Ppe/ weather/conditions/how far from you/ how far your colleagues are from where you are)
P - Powers and policy
O - Options (I.e - stand off/wade in/call for back up)
A -Action
R - Review (what happened/actions taken/actions not taken/any stress suffered etc)
What is information?
What is intelligence?
Information - all information that is obtained and recorded for a policing purpose
Intelligence - information that is evaluated, risk assessed and used to assist police in decision making
what is a summary offence?
An offence which is dealt with by a magistrates court, carrying a sentence of less than 6months
What is an indictable offence?
An offence deal with by a crown court, carrying a sentence of more than 6 months
What is the mnemonic model used for problem solving?
S.A.R.A
S- Scan (using knowledge, info)
A- Analyse (the data collected)
R- Response (devise a solution)
A- Assess (lessons to be learnt from response)
What model is used to analyse problems?
P.A.T
Problem analysis triangle
Every crime must have a: Victim/offender/location
What is a capable guardian?
Any person or thing that would put off a potential offender (I.e CCTV)
What are the 6 primary objectives detailed in the statement of common purpose and values for a police officer?
Preservation of life
Prevention of crime
Detection and apprehension of offenders - bring them to justice
Keep the queens peace
Protect, help and reassure
With integrity, common sense and sound judgement
What are the 5 policing priorities?
Protecting life and property Preserving order Crime prevention Bringing offenders to justice Any duty / responsibility arising from a statute / common law
What is the confidence / intelligence cycle?
Identify neighbourhood priorities Leads to: Collaborative problem solving Addresses: Neighbourhood problems Increases: Confidence Develops: Trust Increases: Community intelligence Directs: Activity through N.I.M Drives: Community engagement .... And back to identifying: neighbourhood priorities
What is the 3 stage escalation process for cannabis possession?
1st - warning
2nd - PND
3rd - arrest
What mnemonic reminds you how to use your pocket notebook?
NO. ELBOWS
No:
E - erasure (cross line through and initial)
L - leaves torn out
B - blank spaces
O - over writing (no waffle)
W - writing between lines (add missed text to bottom and reference ‘a’)
Must:
S - statements in direct speech
What mnemonic describes what you should do before an arrest?
P.A.W
Persuade
Advise
Warn
What mnemonic helps you to assess your actions?
P.L.A.N
Proportionate
Legal
Accountable
Necessary
What is meant by a ‘public place’?
Any place where the public have or are permitted access to.
Not a private members club
What section of pace governs the seizure of property under certain circumstances?
S.19 pace
Anything you have reasonable grounds to believe is evidence of an offence or obtained in the commission of an offence or obtained under the proceeds of crime)
What is case law?
The judicial precedent whereby the section of a court is based upon another courts dealing with a similar circumstance
In which circumstances must the police obtain explicit consent from the victim before passing their details to the witness support unit?
Homicide victims
Domestic violence
Sexual offences
Is a suspect is arrested for an offence, how soon must you notify the victim?
Within 1day if the victim is venerable or intimidated
Within 5 days for all other victims
What to think about when thinking about preserving crime scene
MEAL
Movement of exhibits
Evidence being destroyed
Additional materials being added
Loss of evidence
What is the communication model which can be used in any situation?
LEAPS
Listen Empathise Ask Paraphrase Summarise
MOPI - where came from?
Bichard enquiry on back of Huntley case.
Pro’s - sharing info, trust in community etch
Cons - negative press
What are the 10 principles of crime prevention?
Target hardening Target removal Removing the means to commit Reducing payoff Access control Visible surveillance (formal/informal) Environmental design Rule setting Increasing chance of being caught Deflecting offenders
Types of crimes?
Domestic violence Hate crimes Critical incident (missing child etc) Public order Road traffic Allegation of crime Non crime incidents
What is policing by consent?
Dialogue between the police and the community about shared goals and serving the community - not just enforcing the law.
Police rely on active cooperation on the public to be effective (ie need public to report crimes and breaches of the law)
Assigning police officers to patrol certain neighbourhoods means they become known by and get to know the local area and community- becoming a focal point for gathering intel about local problems.
What is policing in partnership?
Partnerships between forces and other bodies/agencies - working together to improve safety and reassurance in the community.
Examples - police working with education authorities to reduce truancy, or drug rehabilitation work between police drug teams and local health authorities.
Pcso’s also help here as supplementary support.
All in the aim of strengthening public confidence and reassurance.
Prime functions of police - as noted in our statement of common purpose and values?
- To prevent crime
- To pursue and bring offenders to justice
- To keep the queens peace
- To protect help And reassure
- With integrity, common sense and sound judgement
- Must be compassionate, courteous and patient
- act without fear or favour or prejudice to the rights of others
- be professional, calm and restrained in the face of violence and
- Apply only force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty
- Strive to reduce fears of public and reflect their priorities in the action we take
- Respond to well founded criticism with willingness to change
What is a community forum meeting?
A police community representative attends meeting with local community members to discuss issues and answer questions and raise awareness if why certain police operations have been carried out in the way they were.
An opportunity for further communication between the police and communities and building trust
Communication model - what is there in all communications?
A sender
A receiver
A message
The Communication model…
‘Sender’ - the officers responsibility to get the message through
‘Encode’ - the officer must encode the message into a format that the receiver will understand
‘Medium’ - verbal/ non verbal comm
‘Decode’ - how the individual is feeling can be established from the tone / style / speed / accuracy of what is said
‘Receiver’ - receives the message in light of their own frame of reference - their perception
‘Feedback’ - verbal and non verbal signs can determine how the individual has understood what was communicated
Channels of communication?
Words (7%)
Vocal (volume, tone, accent, pace etc) (38%)
Non verbal (body language) (55%)
Potential barriers to communication?
Mental ill health Alcohol and drugs Disability Environment Verbal communication Tone of voice Inappropriate use of words Jargon, slang Cross cultural communication Accent, dialogue Non verbal communication
Human rights articles 2-18?
2- right to life
3- prohibition of torture
4- prohibition of slavery and forced labour
5- right to liberty and security
6- right to a fair trial
7- no punishment without law
8- right to a private and family life
9- freedoms of thought, conscience and religion
10- freedom of expression
11- freedoms if assembly and association
12- right to marry
14- prohibition of discrimination
16- restriction in politician activities of aliens
17- prohibition of abuse of rights
18- limitations on use of restriction of rights
Recite phonetic alphabet
Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike November Oscar Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whisky X-ray Yankee Zulu
