National Decision Model (NDM)

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Gather information and intelligence

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Assess threat and risk - develop a working plan

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Powers and policy

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Identify options and contingencies

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Take action and review what happened

Question 6

What is discretion in policing?

Answer 6

The power of a police officer to act according to their knowledge, judgement and conscience

Question 7

Discretion must be applied both..

Answer 7

Ethically and professionally