Session 1 - Modules 1-9 Flashcards
This Deck covers all important content for the exams from modules 1-9 during session one of the ADPP.
What are the responsibilities of first responders to a crime scene?
- Assess hazards, including officer safety
- Check for signs of life & render first aid
- Determine the nature & size
- Call a supervisor
- Remove all people from the crime scene
- Call investigators
- Define boundaries
- Protect evidence
- Record a log in your notebook
What situations are hearsay evidence deemed admissible?
- Hearsay for non-hearsay purpose
- First hand hearsay, Maker unavailable
- Business records
- Tages & Labels
- Phone records
- Admissions
- Identity of a person, place or thing
What is the standard of proof for civil cases?
- Balance of probabilities
- Burden of proof is on the plaintiff
What are the three types of indictable offences?
- Minor indictable (2 - under 5 years)
- Serious indictable (over 5 years)
- Strictly indictable
What does ADVOKAT stand for?
A = Amount of time under observation D = Distance from the incident / person when observing V = Visibility O = Obstruction to line of sight K = Known or seen before A = Any reason to notice T = Time since
How would you explain the endorsement?
- It is a legal requirement
- The statement must be true
- The statement can be used as evidence in court
- If you lie you are liable to prosecution
What are the two interviewing techniques?
- Cognitive interviewing (Willing / co-operative participants)
- Conversation management (Unwilling / uncooperative participants)
Name the three actions police should use when dealing with a person suffering a mental illness?
- Use effective communication skills
- Maintain the person’s rights & dignity
- Apply the least restrictive action possible
What is the standard of proof for criminal offences?
- Beyond reasonable doubt
- Burden of proof is on the prosecutor
What are the three types of evidence?
- Original = Oral testimony of a witness, victim or police officer
- Real = Physical evidence eg. knife, phone
- Documentary = Hard copy, electronic & audio recordings
What is hearsay?
Hearsay is when their knowledge of the information comes from another person or another source & is therefore second hand & less reliable than information the person who actually received it first hand can give.
Why do police create intelligence reports?
Preventing, detecting & solving crime.
What information should be included in the description section of a ticket?
- Direction and speed of travel
- Details of what they did specific to the offence
- Where you stopped them
- What they said
- Traffic, road, whether & environment conditions
- Diagram of the vehicle & occupants
What should be included in the section 22 form?
(SSPR)
S - The STORY - Include history
S - What they SAID - Use quotes
P - What PART of the S22 form you used to detain them
R - The RISK
How do you cancel a fixed penalty notice?
(CCSSR)
C - Endorse all parts with CANCELLED
C - CROSS REFERENCE to any new FPN you issue
S - SIGN the cancelled notice & write your name, rank, station & date
S - Have the cancelled FPN signed by your SUPERVISOR
R - Include the REASON & action taken
What are three examples of unreliable evidence?
- Hearsay evidence
- Visual identification evidence
- Opinion evidence
Under the Road Transport Act 2013, what section defines a road & road related areas?
Section 4
When taking identification particulars from persons in custody, what section of LEPRA supports this?
Section 133
What section of the Evidence Act is regarding Lay opinion.
Section 78 of the Evidence Act (NSW) 1995
What section of the Evidence Act is regarding expert opinion?
Section 79 of the Evidence Act (NSW) 1995
What is the relevant legislation you use when dealing with noise complaints?
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW)
What sections are contained in an Act?
Definitions, Offence creating, Powers & Procedural
What is the minimum acceptable standard for property damage?
Temporary functional derangement
Where does your power for use of force (generally) come from?
Section 230 of LEPRA
What is Locard’s theory of transference?
Every contact leaves a trace
Explain transfer of malice…
- When the guilty mind (mens rea) intent gets transferred from one person / object to another.
(Same offence to same offence)
list examples of a road related area.
- An area that divides a road
- A footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road
- An area that is open to the public & is designed for use by cyclists or animals
- A shoulder of a road
Part A, B, C of a penalty notice
A = Away - Forward to infringement bureau B = Book - Remains in fixed penalty notice book C = Client - Issue copy to the client