SoV, CCE, Charter of vic rights, s6 Police act Flashcards
Police Act s6 missions and functions of NSW police force
(1) the mission of the NSWPF is to work with the community to reduce violence, crime and fear
- provide police services which includes
- prevention and detection of crime
- protect people from injury/death/property damage whether arising from criminal acts or in any other way
Victims rights and support act 2013 section 6
Charter of rights of victims of crime (summarised)
1 - treat victims with courtesy, compassion and respect
2 - information about services and remedies
3 - access to services
4 - information about investigation of the crime
5 - information about prosecution of the crime
6 - information about trial process and role as witness
7 - protection from contact with accused
8 - protection of identity of victim
9 - attendance at preliminary hearings
10 - return of property of victim held by state
11 - protection from accused
12 - information about special bail conditions
13 - information about outcome of bail application
14 - victim impact statement
15 - information about impending release, escape or eligibility for absence from custody
16 - submission on parole and eligibility for absence from custody of serious offenders
17 - financial assistance for victims of personal violence
18 - information about complaint procedure where charter is breached
SELF test
Scrutiny - will my actions withstand scrutiny by community and NSWPF
Ethical - is my decision ethical and consistent with CCE and SoV
Lawful - comply with all laws regulations and policies
Fair - fair to your colleagues community and family
Code of Conduct and Ethics
1 - Behave honestly and in a way that upholds the values and the good reputation of the NSWPF whether on or off duty
2 - act with care and diligence when on duty
3 - know and comply with all policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to their duties
4 - treat everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness
5 - comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone in the NSWPF who has authority to give the direction
6 - comply with the law whether on or off duty
7 - take reasonable steps to avoid conflicts of interest, report those that can not be avoided and co-operate in their management
8 - only access, use and/or disclose confidential information if required by their duties and allowed by NSWPF policy.
9 - not make improper use of their position or NSWPF information or resources
10 - report misconduct of other NSWPF employees
- failure to comply may result in management action *
SECTION 7 POLICE ACT -
Statement of Values
Each member of the NSWPF is to act in a manner which:
(a) places integrity above all,
(b) upholds the rule of law
(c) preserves the rights and freedoms of individuals
(d) seeks to improve the quality of life by community involvement in policing,
(e) strives for citizen and police personal satisfaction,
(f) capitalises on the wealth of human resources,
(g) makes effiecient and evonomical use of public resources, and
(h) ensures that authority is exercise responsibly
