Staff Management Flashcards
Who does the code apply to?
Anyone who is employed or engaged by NZ Police, it applies to what we also do outside the police.
What is a conflict of interest?
Is a situation where our personal and professional interest may conflict with our position, responsibilities and obligations.
What factors may be considered if there is a breach of COC?
Nature, intent, position, ability to fufil responsibilities, impact on org, T & C of police, similar treatment of behaviour in the past.
What is misconduct?
Behaviour or actions that breach our code or other policies.
What is performance management?
Seeking improvement through dialogue and providing support to enable the employee to perform satisfactorily.
Describe the disciplinary process
- Initial assessment
- Categorisation
- Criminal and Employment investigations
- Restricted Duties
- Drafting allegations
- Investigation
- Decision
- Outcomes (warning, final or dismissal).
What are the categorisation outcomes?
NFA
Performance Management
Employment Investigation
Criminal Investigation
What is the purpose of restricted duties, stand down?
Risk to H & S of employee and others, risk of interference of of investigation, risk of police operations, nature and quality may prejudice the public interest damaging the reputation of NZ Police
Whats the difference between employment and criminal investigations?
Employment: test of probability, criminal BRD.
Employment there is an expectation the employee will participate in good faith.
Criminal don’t need to disclose, employment information is disclosed.
Who makes decisions on sanctions?
Warning: District Commander, Nat Manager Training, can be delegated to Inspectors.
Dismissal: District Commander, Nat Manager Training, Comms Centre, Assistance Commissioners.
What are the 4 phases of Early Intervention?
ID, Analysis, Intervention, Feedback
In order to achieve our vision of trust and confidence, what four things need to be done regarding inappropriate behaviour?
- Challenged
- Reported
- Investigated
- Appropriately dealt with
What is inappropriate behaviour?
Unethical, Breach COC, Serious wrongdoing, Harrassment, Bullying, Discrimination.
‘Inappropriate BUS HBD’.
How do you report inappropriate behaviour?
Normal reporting lines, another trusted supervisor, Local HR, Area/District Commander, Speak up.
Describe the steps you should take if when receiving inappropriate behaviour
Discuss in an unbiased fashion
Obtain full details of allegation, nature, people, time, date, circumstances
Report to people group, maintain detailed records.