PPP147: Communication Flashcards
What are the Roles, Missions and Functions of Police? – Police ACT (1990) S. 6 Police (PPUMP)
(PPUMP) Keep the peace by:
P – Protecting life and property.
P – Providing Social services.
U – Upholding the law.
M – Maintaining order.
P – Preventing and detecting crime.
Code of Conduct and Ethics – NSWPF Policy (BKCONTRACT)
(BKCONTRACT) An employee of NSW Police must:
B – Behave honestly and in a way that upholds the values and the good reputation of NSWPF whether on or off duty.
K – Know and comply with all policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to their duties.
C – Comply with the law whether on or off duty.
O – Only access, use and/or disclose confidential information if required by their duties and allowed by NSWPF policy.
N – Not make improper use of their position or NSWPF information or resources.
T – Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness.
R – Report the misconduct of other NSWPF employees.
A – Act with care and diligence when on duty.
C – Comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone in NSWPF who has authority to give the direction.
T – Take reasonable steps to avoid conflicts of interest, report those that can not be avoided and co-operate in their management. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct and Ethics may result in management action.
Statement of Values –Police Act S.7 (PUMPSECS)
(PUMPSECS) Each member of the NSW Police Force is to act in manner which:
P – Places integrity above all.
U – Upholds the rule of law.
M – Makes efficient and economical use of public resources.
P – Preserves the rights and freedoms of individuals.
S – Seeks to improve the quality of life by community involvement in policing.
E – Ensures that authority is exercised responsibly.
C – Capitalises on the wealth of human resources.
S – Strives for citizen and police personal satisfaction.
Oath of Office – POLICE REGULATION 2015 - REG 7
I, do swear that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lady the Queen as a police officer without favour or affection, malice or ill-will until I am legally discharged, that I will cause Her Majesty’s peace to be kept and preserved, and that I will prevent to the best of my power all offences against that peace, and that while I continue to be a police officer I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all my duties faithfully according to law. So help me God. - A legally binding vow that enables Original Authority & Discretion. Provides guidance on what to do and how to do it, at a high level. - It requires you to keep the peace, impartially, to the best of your ability, faithfully according to law.
What are 5 Human Rights never justifiably breached by police? (TARPA)
(TARPA)
- Cannot TORTURE and/or cruel and degrading treatment or punishment.
- Cannot place someone under ARBITRARY ARREST and/or detention.
- RIGHT to a fair trial.
- PRESUMPTION of innocence.
- Ban on ARBITRARY INTERFERENCE with privacy, family, correspondence, honour or reputation.
Common law rights and how they underpin actions and decisions of police:
- Common-Law (is judge-made law, like cases- have like punishments).
- Common law rights (treat everyone fairly without bias). - Guides all our policies and procedures.
The definition of ‘Culture’ is?
- Shared beliefs, values and behaviour.
- As a result of their race, religion or even something as simple as their job type.
What is ‘Discretion’?
Acting according to your own judgement where your authority leaves you free to do so. Enabled by Original Authority.
Lawful sources of Police Discretion:
Sources of police Discretion: - LEPRA, Sections 99(1)(a), (1)(b) and (2).
- Common Law powers of the Constable, or the original Authority of the Constable.
Elements of personal communication, By Dr Albert Mehrabian, are broken down into a three percentage rule, What are the percentages?
7%-38%-55% (Non verbal)
A NSWP Officer may be justified in breaching human rights. What article numbers reflect these?
3, 9, 12.
The Oath of Affirmation for police officers comes from?
Police Regulation 2015 (NSW), Clause 7.
What does the SELF acronym components mean?
Scrutiny - Would my decision withstand scrutiny by the community and the NSWPF?
Ethical - Is my decision ethical and consistent with the Statement of Values, Oath of Office, and the Code of Conduct and Ethics?
Lawful - Does my decision comply with all laws, regulations, and policies?
Fair - Is my decision fair to my colleagues, community, and family?
An employee of the NSWPF must report misconduct of other NSWPF employees. What POLICY supports this document?
Code of Conduct and Ethics - 10.
What are the four components of procedural justice? (Important)
Neutrality
Respect
Trustworthiness
Voice
The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), LEPRA 2002 (NSW) and the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) are the Laws that protect Human Rights. What are the Sections from these Acts?
431, 99 (1), 138
Members of the NSWPF under duty must report misconduct of a police officer, it must be in writing to another officer who is of the rank of sergeant or above and is more senior in rank than the police officer with a duty to report. In what Act and Section is this found?
Police Act 1990 (NSW), section 211F
Keeping the peace is a common law concept. Where in legislation would this function be codified?
Police Act 1900 (NSW), Section 6.
What is Codification?
The process of converting Common Law into statute law
VERBATIM TIME: Recite the Police Caution:
I am going to ask you some questions in relation to… You do not have to say or do anything if you do not want to. Do you understand that? I/We will record what you say or do. I/We can use this recording in court. Do you understand that?
Identify and Explain three different types of conflict of interest? (PPA)
- Actual: This is where a conflict exists between your official duties or responsibilities and your private interests.
- Perceived: Where it could be seen by others that your private interests could improperly interfere with or influence you in the performance of your official duties or responsibilities, whether or not this is in fact the case.
- Potential: Where your private interests could interfere with or influence your official duties or responsibilities in the future.
What are the Key actions – Victim/Witness Follow up (Need to know)
Ensure victims receive an event number and a victim’s card Ensure victim follow-up within seven days.
Ensure that when matters become cases, you continue to keep the victims and witnesses informed of developments during the investigation and in the lead-up to the court date (at least every 28 days).
Comply with the Charter of Victim’s rights
Four characteristics of assertive people
- Assertive people know what respect really is.
- They understand, accept and value themselves.
- They relate sincerely to others.
- They have self-control and emotional stability.
- They cultivate their ability to communicate.
- Assertive people know how to set limits.
- They are emotionally independent.
What are the Four rules of Assertiveness? (NEED TO KNOW)
- Be Honest - Relevant facts
- Stick to your bottom line
- Negotiate on equal terms.
Name some tactics for assertiveness?
- State your position clearly
- Use “I” statements
- Be honest
- Listen to them
- Use appropriate tone
- Use appropriate body language
- Look the other person in the eye
- Do not exaggerate
- Focus on fact, not judgements
Describe the process of STOPAR
STOP - Focus on the new situation. Identify the issue/problem/risks
THINK - The problem has been identified. Now consider what you already know about the policing situation. Who’s involved in the situation? What is involved in this situation? What do you know about it? What do you need to know?
OBSERVE - Observe the totality of the situation when you arrive, approach and enter a policing situation. Provide additional information upon which you will formulate your plan and actions, ensure public safety further and Identify key elements taking into account in considering tactical options.
PLAN - is considered continuously during all steps of STOPAR, however, it is particularly relevant to think of Policy, Procedures, Ethical Considerations, Investigative procedures etc.
ACT - Implement your chosen option according to your plan in Step 4.
REVIEW - Determine the effectiveness of your chosen option.
VERBATIM TIME: Recite the ENDORSEMENT
This statement made by me accurately sets out the evidence that I would be prepared, if necessary, to give in court as a witness. The statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I make it knowing that, if it is tendered in evidence, I will be liable to prosecution if I have wilfully stated in it anything that I know to be false or do not believe to be true.
Conflicts of interest occur when the private interests of a NSW Police Force employee:
interferes with or influences, OR appears to interfere with or influence their official duties and responsibilities
What is Appropriate Discretion? (HABIT)
(HABIT)
H – Have consistency.
A – Act in good faith.
B – Base your decision on rationality (not emotion).
I – Ignore irrelevant factors.
T – Take account only of relevant factors.
Reasons for Police Discretion:
- Community as a whole does not always want the law enforced.
- Uphold the spirit rather than the letter of the law.
- Law breaker’s intent is not always deliberate, ‐ malicious or evil.
- Laws cannot conceive of every situation and still remain workable.
What is the Rule of Law?
The Rule of Law: A system of authority where all laws are publicly agreed upon, publicly available and apply to all, especially the law makers and enforcers. Open, Transparent, Accountable.
Communication model:
- Sender Encodes.
- Barriers.
- Receiver decodes.
- Feedback.
Communication barriers:
- Language, race and religion.
- Attitude.
- Jargon.
- Lack of attention.
- Emotional.
- Poor skills.
Strategies to overcome communication barriers:
- Speak clearly.
- To the point.
- Use diagrams, hand gestures.
- Translators.
Why do police need to be effective communicators?
- To get their point across.
- So people listen to police and obey the given to them directions.
What’s the police radio used for?
- CNI checks- Central name Index.
- Status updates.
- Reports.
Police Radio use theory:
- Turn it on - Everything is recorded.
- It is not a mobile phone.
- Talk clearly and concisely.
- Keep transmissions short.
- Build short brakes into long transmissions.
Police radio- Common Procedures 1:
- Call off or on re: jobs.
- Stand by: everyone to wait and not transmit unless urgent.
- Copy: acknowledge.
Police Radio- Common Procedures 2:
- Signal 1: life of officer in danger.
- Urgent: Immediate attention from VKG and assistance required.
- Radio secure: Only meant for police ears.
List of Police Radio checks:
- CNI: Central Name Index (check on person).
- Warrant check: check if they have warrants.
- Licence check.
- ILS: Integrated licensing system: firearms or security.
- Vehicle: transport: Rego check.
- Stolen check.
- Location enquiry: location of address.
- Radio check.
When conducting a name CNI check:
- Call sign and ask for acknowledgement.
- Ask for CNI/person/warrant check.
- Wait for go ahead.
- Surname then spell phonetically.
- Say first name spell phonetically.
- Give date of birth 02 01 1993.
- If you have address give address.
When conducting a Vehicle check:
- Call sign.
- Ask for check.
- Wait for go ahead.
- Give rego details phonetically.
- Give state rego.
- Brief description of vehicle.
When conducting a Location check:
- Call sign.
- Ask for location check.
- Wait for go ahead.
- Give address.
- Street name phonetically.