Policing Act 2008

Question 1

What are the Principles of s8 of the Policing Act 2008?

Answer 1

a) principled, effective and efficient policing services are the cornerstone of a free and democratic society under the rule of law.
b) effective policing relies on a wide measure of public support and confidence.
c) policing services are provided under a national framework but also have a local focus
d) policing services are provided in a manner that respects human rights
e) policing services are provided independently and impartially
f) in providing policing services every police employee is required too act professionally, ethically and with integrity.

Question 2

What is the rule of law as defined by McDowell and Webb 2002?

Answer 2

“defines the relationship of the government and its people: that people in a society should be governed by law an should be free from arbitrary government.”

Question 3

What are the functions of Police as per s9 of the Policing Act 2008?

Answer 3

a) keeping the peace
b) maintaining public safety
c) law enforcement
d) crime prevention
e) community support
f) national security
g) participation in policing activities outside New Zealand
h) emergency management

Question 4

What is s20 of the Policing Act 2008?

Answer 4

The commissioner must prescribe a Code of Conduct for Police employees which every Police employee must conduct themselves in accordance with.

Question 5

What is s30 of the Policing Act 2008?

Answer 5

Command and Control

Question 6

What must every Police employee obey and be guided by?

Answer 6

• General instructions
• Commissioners circulars
• Local orders
• Any lawful command of a supervisor

Question 7

In the absence of a supervisor authority and responsibility goes to…

Answer 7

• the employee in the next level of position or

- if equal the employee with the longest service

Question 8

What is s63 of the Policing Act 2008?

Answer 8

• The Commissioner may appoint someone to act up.
• The Commissioner may authorize an employee to preform powers specifically for ranks above them whilst acting up.

You must specifically consider whether you have proper authority to exercise a power even if you’re acting at the correct level (eg PSO can’t be a/sgt approved)