Policing act

Question 1

Section 8 principles

Answer 1

Principled, effective, and efficient
Public support and confidence
National framework with community focus
Respect human rights
Independent and impartial
Act professionally, ethically and with integrity

Question 2

What is the rule of law

Answer 2

People in a society should be be governed by a law and should be free from arbitrary government

Question 3

Section 20 code of conduct

Answer 3

Commissioner prescribed, stating standards of behaviour expected of every police employee

Question 4

Section 63 policing act

Answer 4

The commissioner may appoint an employee to a higher position and authorise ability to exercise powers in that position.

Question 5

Can a person in acting role authorise PSO or joint custody certificate

Answer 5

No. Unless they have been authorised to undertake the role and powers by commissioner

Question 6

What is Kia Tu

Answer 6

Ways employees can respond to unacceptable behaviour

Question 7

How can you respond to unacceptable behaviour

Answer 7

Address yourself
Address with support
Raise with manager
Report through Kia Tu portal

Question 8

Who can employee report behaviour to

Answer 8

Manager
Further up
District PPCM
Area/District commander
National manager
IPCA

Question 9

Protected disclosure act 2000

Answer 9

Provides protection when informing about serious wrongdoing

Question 10

When can protected identity be released

Answer 10

Employee concents
Essential to investigation
To prevent serious risk to public health and safety

Question 11

What must employees notify the supervisor of?

Answer 11

Charges to be faced in court
Infringement notices for EBA
Suspension of drivers license
Speed in excess of 40 km above limit
Protection order respondent
Loss of drivers license

Question 12

Where is integrity report sent

Answer 12

Through line manager to District PPCM