P1 SG1 Flashcards
Recite the code of conduct
Be responsible for the proper use and treatment of equipment
Act
Take such action as is necessary and reasonable in regards to other members of SAPOl who fail to meet expected standards
Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained throughout the course of police duties
Act within the powers and authorities given to them by law and in regards to SAPOL policy and procedure
Not improperly obtain or seek to obtain a benefit or advantage
Carry out duties promptly and be receptive and responsive to lawful orders and instruction
Avoid
Respect diversity within the workplace and community by recognising that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect
Conduct themselves in a professional manner
Avoid such action when travelling interstate or overseas that is likely to bring discredit upon SAPOL
Perform duties in a competent and diligent manner
Recite the S.E.L.F test
Scrutiny -
Ethical -
Lawful -
Fair -
List the Summary offence criteria
No imprisonment or imprisonment up to 2 years
Theft or deception offence $0 - $2500 (not robbery or offence of violence)
Property damage $0 - $2500 (not arson)
List the Minor indictable criteria
Imprisonment 2 – 5 years
Theft or deception offences $2500 - $30000 (not robbery)
Recklessly cause harm
Property damage $2500 - $30000
Indecent assault child older than 14 years
What is hearsay evidence?
A person speaks of something not perceived personally or speaks of something received 2nd hand is hearsay
What is real evidence?
Tangible objects or material produced to the court.
Items found on the defendant or in the defendants possession and can include substances which connect the defendant to the offence. ABSOLUTE AND CONDITIONAL SEIZURE
What is documentary evidence?
Anything on which writing, figures or symbols are marked.
It is the content of the document in which the court is to take notice of not the document itself
The original should be presented
What is circumstantial evidence?
Evidence of a fact not actually in issue but legally relevant to a fact in issue
May be pieces when separate have no relevance but when put together overwhelmingly point to the guilt of the accused.
What is corroborating evidence
Independent evidence which tends to support the truthfulness of the testimony of another witness. Oral, real, documentary and computer
What is computer evidence?
Computer means any electronic or mechanical means capable of recording and processing data
What is the police caution?
I AM NOW GOING TO ASK YOU SOME FURTHER QUESTIONS, YOU ARE NOT OBLIGED TO ANSWER THEM BUT ANYTHING YOU DO SAY MAY BE GIVEN IN EVIDENCE, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
What is Mens rea?
Mental element of the offence – guilty mind
Offender has a state of mind towards his or her own conduct
INTENTION – RECKLESSNESS – NEGLIGENCE
What is Actus Reus?
The physical act, omission or state of affairs described in the definition of the crime charged
Must be proven otherwise the crime is not committed
What is involved in a SIP
involves exposure of or contact with the genital or anal area, buttocks, breasts of females
The taking of a dental impression
Taking of a sample of blood
The taking of prints of the hands or fingers of a person
The taking of forensic material from a person by buccal swab or finger prick for the purpose of obtaining a DNA profile
What is a simple forensic procudure involve?
And when do you conduct them? (type of offences)
A SIP
A gunshot residue procedure
A procedure prescribed by regulation for the purpose of this definition\
An indictable offence, or
A summary offence punishable by imprisonment.
