Role of a Police Constable

Question 1

When did brixton riots happen

Answer 1

10th - 12th April 1981

Question 2

What came of the Riots, Legislation wise

Answer 2

Scarman Report

PACE 1984 Police and Criminal Evidence

Question 3

What are the Policing Principles

Hint: 9 of them

Answer 3

1. Accountability
2. Fairness
3. Honesty
4. Integrity
5. Leadership
6. Objectivity
7. Openness
8. Respect
9. Selflessness

Question 4

What are the Policing Standards

Answer 4

1. Honesty and integrity; pledge to be honest and act with integrity and not abuse your position
2. Authority respect and curtesy; pledge that you will act with self control and tolerance
3. Equality and diversity, act will fairness and impartiality. Will not discriminate unlawfully and unfairly
4. Use of force; only use force as part of your role and responsibilities, only to the extent that it is necessary, proportionate and reasonable in all circumstances
5. Orders and instructions; as a police office, give and carry out lawful orders only, and will abide by Police Regulations
6. Duties and responsibility; Will be diligent in the exercise of my duties and responsibilities
7. Confidentiality ; Treat information with respect and access or disclose it only in the proper course of my duties
8. Fitness for work; I will ensure when on duty or at work that I am fit to carry out my responsibilities
9. Conduct, behave in manner on or off duty; I will behave in a manner, whether on or off duty, which does not bring discredit on the police service or undermine public confidence in policing
10. Challenging and reporting improper behaviour; I will report, challenge or take action against the conduct of colleagues which has fallen below the standards of professional behaviour

Question 5

What is a SUS law (Pre PACE)

Answer 5

Stop any with Suspicion