Role of a Constable

Question 1

What are the building blocks of the roles of the police?

Answer 1

• Protect life and property.
• Maintain the kings peace.
• Prevent crime.
• Detect crime.
• Bring offenders to justice.

Question 2

Who gathers all of the evidence?

Answer 2

Police.

Question 3

Who makes the final decision regarding to charging suspects?

Answer 3

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Question 4

What are the priorities when arriving forst on the scene (in order):

Answer 4

• Preserve life.
• Preserve the scene.
• Gather evidence.
• Identify victims/witnesses.
• Identify suspects.

Question 5

What are the 10 standards of professional behaviour?

Answer 5

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Equality and diversity
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Confidentiality
• Fitness for duty
• Discreditable conduct
• Challenging and reporting improper conduct

Question 6

What are the 9 policing principles?

Answer 6

• Accountability
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Objectivity
• Openness
• Respect
• Selflessness