NZ Code of Conduct

Question 1

Why do we have high standards? RISIR

Answer 1

R - rep - We act prof, exc good judgement and are acc for our behaviour.
I - influence and coi - a situation where our personal or professional interests may conflict with our position,
S - safety We all have resp for maint safe wrkg environ.
I - information - We have access to confidential, sensitive and personal info. Treat it well.
R - resources - We have an obligation to properly manage and use resources appropriately

Question 2

What is considered when we breach the coc?

Answer 2

>consider seriousness - via intent
>position, duties and resp
>ability to fulfil duties and resp
>IMPACT on ORG
>IMPACT on T and C
>how similar beh has been treated in the past

Question 3

What is misconduct?

Answer 3

Behaviour of action that breaches coc
>other policies
>may not justify dismissal but may result in Formal Disciplinary Action.

Question 4

What is serious misconduct?

Answer 4

Behaviour of action that breaches coc
>Or other policies and employment agreements
>and SERIOUSLY U/MINE DAMAGE T and C, >MAY JUSTIFY DISMISSAL

Question 5

Misconduct examples

Answer 5

Breach - Police policies
Treating a person harshly
Using abusive or offensive language
Misuse if Police internet/email systems
Unauthorised use of Police database
Being absent/late for work without proper reason
Failure to declare COI
Misuse of Police property
Non-compliance with instructions
Police in disrepute

Question 6

Serious Misconduct

Answer 6

Convicted/plead guilty to an offence
Corruption 
Bullying/harassment
Sexual misconduct
Theft/dishonesty
Unauthorised access to, or disclosure of any matter relating NIA
Repeated misconducted
Knowingly making a false declaration or stmt
Excessive unjustified violence