NDM & THRIVE

Question 1

What does THRIVE+ stand for?

Answer 1

Threat, Harm, Risk, Investigation, Vulnerability, Engagement, Prevention & Inclusion

Question 2

What is a ‘Threat’ in relation to THRIVE?

Answer 2

A threat is a communicated or perceived intent to inflict harm or loss on another person

Question 3

What is ‘Harm’ in relation to THRIVE?

Answer 3

Harm is to do or cause harm, e.g. to injure, damage, hurt – physical or psychological

Question 4

What is ‘Risk’ in relation to THRIVE?

Answer 4

Risk is the likelihood of the event occurring

Question 5

What is ‘Investigation’ in relation to THRIVE?

Answer 5

Investigation is the act of examining a crime, problem or situation and considering what action is required

Question 6

What is ‘vulnerability’ in relation to THRIVE?

Answer 6

Vulnerability is defined for the purposes of incident management as a “person is vulnerable if as a result of their situation or circumstances, they are unable to take care or protect themselves, or others, from harm or exploitation”

Question 7

What is ‘engagement’ in relation to THRIVE?

Answer 7

Engagement is where organisations and individuals build a positive relationship for the benefit of all parties

Question 8

What is ‘prevention and intervention’ in relation to THRIVE?

Answer 8

Prevention is identifying opportunities to prevent further incidents occurring or a worsening of threat, risk and harm and allocating the most appropriate resource (police or partnership) to intervene before further, more serious police intervention is required

Question 9

What doe CIAPOAR stand for?

Answer 9

Code of ethics, Information and Intelligence, Assessment and working strategy, Powers (policing and legislation), Options and Contingencies considered, Action taken, Result and review

Question 10

What constitutes the code of ethics?

Answer 10

Fairness, Objectivity, Openness, Leadership, Integrity, Selflessness, Honesty, Accountability, Respect

Question 11

What are the 10 standards of professional behaviour?

Answer 11

1. Honesty and integrity
2. Authority, respect and courtesy
3. Equality and diversity
4. Use of force
5. Orders and instructions
6. Duties and responsibilities
7. Confidentiality
8. Fitness for work
9. Conduct
10. Challenging and reporting improper behaviour

Question 12

Honesty and Integrity

Answer 12

I will be honest and act with integrity at all times, and will not compromise or abuse my position.

Question 13

Authority, respect and courtesy

Answer 13

I will act with self-control and tolerance, treating members of the public and colleagues with respect and courtesy.

I will use my powers and authority lawfully and proportionately, and will respect the rights of all individuals.

Question 14

Equality and diversity

Answer 14

I will act with fairness and impartiality. I will not discriminate unlawfully or unfairly.

Question 15

Use of force

Answer 15

I will only use force as part of my role and responsibilities, and only to the extent that it is necessary, proportionate and reasonable in all the circumstances.

Question 16

Orders and instructions

Answer 16

I will, as a police officer, give and carry out lawful orders only, and will abide by Police Regulations. I will give reasonable instructions only, and will follow all reasonable instructions.

Question 17

Duties and responsibilities

Answer 17

I will be diligent in the exercise of my duties and responsibilities.

Question 18

Confidentiality

Answer 18

I will treat information with respect, and access or disclose it only in the proper course of my duties.

Question 19

Fitness for work

Answer 19

I will ensure, when on duty or at work, that I am fit to carry out my responsibilities.

Question 20

Conduct

Answer 20

I will behave in a manner, whether on or off duty, which does not bring discredit on the police service or undermine public confidence in policing.

Question 21

Challenging and reporting improper behaviour

Answer 21

I will report, challenge or take action against the conduct of colleagues which has fallen below the standards of professional behaviour.

Question 22

What are the 5 stages of the NDM?

Answer 22

1. Gather information and Intelligence
2. Assess Threat and Risk & Develop a
   Working Strategy
3. Consider Powers & Policy
4. Identify Options & Contingencies
5. Take Action and Review What Happened

Question 23

What is the POP mnemonic used for?

Answer 23

Any person, object or place has the potential to be a danger to you.

Question 24

Why do we record our decisions?

Answer 24

To maintain accountability / scrutiny / confidence / objectivity – and to avoid bias.

For transparency – so a third person (or the officer themselves at a later date) can appreciate why a decision was made.

Gives structure and accounts for legislation used, and means that the Code of Ethics is intrinsic to the process.