Professional Practice Flashcards
Self test
S
Would your decision withstand scrutiny by the community, police and media?
Self test
E
Will your decision ensure compliance with the code of conduct, policy and general instructions
Self test
L
Is your decision Lawful in regards to laws, regulations and rules
Self test
F
Is your decision fair to your community, colleagues, family and others
Proffesionalism
How you carry yourself on a day to day basis
Willingness to learn and follow instructions
Delivering on high expectations that the public have on Police
Commitment to the Maori and the treaty
Contributing to decreasing the representation of Maori in the justice system.
Seek alternative resolutions for Maori offenders.
Respect
Responding to needs of other people appropriately
Avoid making assumptions based of solely off opinions or previous similar interactions
Treat others as I would like my own family to be treated
Empathy
Making an effort to understand what others are going through, understanding their point of view
Update people with information as often as possible
Being mindful of my body language and tone of voice
Integrity
See something, do something
Staying honest to myself and others
Keeping confidential information confidential
Valuing diversity
Challenge thinking when snap judgements are made
Encouraging others
Comfortable moving between different communities
Purpose of ‘early intervention policy’
Supporting employees facing professional or personal difficulties
The objective of early intervention is to identify when an employees profesional and personal life is impacting on how they are performing their duties.
Engage with employees as early as possible to reduce risk of harm to themselves and others
Purpose of the protected disclosures act
This act provides protection and confidentiality to employees who disclose information about serious wrongdoing within the organisation
What is serious wrongdoing?
Employee must BELIEVE on RESONABLE GROUNDS that information is true or likely to be true
Unlawful, corrupt or irregular use of public funds and resources
Acts or omissions that constitute a serious risk to:
public health and safety or the environment
The maintanence of law and the detection of offences and the rights to a fair trial
When does an identified lesson become a learnt lesson
When a cause for an issue is identified then an action plan can be implemented to sustain success or correct a problem
It is a process of learning from past experience and using the knowledge to improve results and reduce mistakes at similar incidents in the future
A lesson is learnt when something changes for the better in the way we operate
An effective lesson learnt process will reduce operational risk, improve operational effectiveness and increase cost efficiency
Trauma policy referrals
Mandatory referrals following attendance at critical incidents
Unnatural deaths, threat to employees life, high volume of critical incidents over a short period of time. Deaths resulting from operational duties,( shooting,
Voluntary referrals can be made at any time by an employee by contacting the district wellness advisor directly
