The Constable (1st Exam) Flashcards

Memorization

1
Q

What are the 5 commissioned officer ranks?

A
  1. Inspector
  2. Commander
  3. Assistant Commissioner
    3a. Assistant Commissioner (Innovation, capability, and risk)
    3b. Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Support)
    3c. Assistant Commissioner (Operations)
  4. Deputy Commissioner
  5. Commissioner
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2
Q

What are the Non Commissioned Officer ranks?

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Constable
Sergeant

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3
Q

Who would a uniformed member salute?

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  1. His Majesty and members of the Royal family
  2. The Governor-General
  3. Commissioned officers on ceremonial occasions
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4
Q

Complete the phrase - Protect ____ & ________

A

Life & Property

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5
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What are the 4 Tasmania Police business priority functions or ‘outputs’

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  1. Public Safety (for a safe and secure community)
  2. Crime (to reduce the impact of crime)
  3. Traffic Policing (to improve safety on the roads using law enforcement)
  4. Emergency Management (to enhance security capabilities and emergency management)
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6
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The 3 Tasmanian districts?

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Northern District, Sothern District and Western District

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7
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What are the 6 support districts?

A
  1. Professional Standards
  2. Special Response and Counter-terrorism
  3. Education and training
  4. Operations Support
  5. Crime and Intelligence
  6. Business and Executive services
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8
Q

The Assistant Commissioner (operations) oversees which 4 districts?

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1-3. Northern, Western and Southern Districts
4. Crime and Intelligence

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9
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Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Support) Oversees which 3 support districts?

A
  1. Special Response and Counter-terrorism
  2. Education and training
  3. Operations Support
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10
Q

Who oversees the Professional Standards district? (Name and Rank)

A

Deputy Commissioner Jonathon Higgins

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11
Q

There are currently _ Commanders and they are in charge of _________

A

9 & Districts

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12
Q

Who is Commissioner of Police what is their role?

A

Commissioner Donna Adams
Her roles include -
1. Secretary of DPFEM (Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management)
2. Commissioner of Police
3. State emergency management controller)

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13
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What are the four agencies under the DPFEM?

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  1. Tasmania Police (TASPOL)
  2. Forensic Science Service Tas (FSST)
  3. State Emergency Service (SES)
  4. Tasmania Fire Service (TFS)
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14
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What is the VISION for DPFEM?

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A Safe, Secure and Resilient Tasmania
(Vision = SSRT)

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15
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What is the MISSION for DPFEM?

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To provide effective policing, fire and emergency management services
(MISSION = To provide effective PFEM services)

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16
Q

The DPFEM values are _________, ______ and ______________

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Integrity, Equity and Accountability

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17
Q

Who is the commander of our District (Education and Training)?

A

Commander Damien George

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18
Q

What are the 3 uniform categories?

A
  1. Operational uniform
  2. Office based uniform
  3. Ceremonial uniform
19
Q

Operational uniform - what does MIPV stand for?

A

Multi-use Integrated Protection Vest

20
Q

When is a hat NOT meant to be worn?

A

When in a private residence, police vehicle, police building or any other building or area where the wearing of head dress is inappropriate.

21
Q

There are 4 constable ranks - name them and describe their insignia

A
  1. Constable (Blank rank slide)
  2. First Class Constable (a single chevron)
  3. Senior Constable (two chevrons)
  4. Senior Constable Qualified (two chevrons below a star)
22
Q

Describe the insignia of both the sergeant and senior sergeant rank slides

A
  1. Sergeant has 3 chevrons
  2. Senior sergeant has three chevrons beneath a crown
23
Q

What rank is identified by 3 pips in a triangle beneath a crown?

A

Commander

24
Q

What rank is identified by 3 vertical pips?

A

Inspector

25
Q

What does DCoP & CoP stand for?

A

Deputy Commissioner of Police & Commissioner of Police

26
Q

What does CIB stand for?

A

Criminal Investigations Branch

27
Q

Referring to the DPFEM Future Focus document - What are the 5 principles?

A

Leadership, Resilience, Professionalism, Collaboration and Values

28
Q

Who does the Commissioner of Police report to?

A

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Hon Felix Ellis MP

29
Q

When is a tie required to be worn?

A
  1. When wearing a jumper
  2. When wearing tunic/ceremonial uniform
30
Q

Commonwealth legislation overrides state legislation only in areas that are set out in…

A

Section 51

https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Powers_practice_n_procedures/Constitution/chapter1/Part_V_-_Powers_of_the_Parliament

31
Q

How far does the Tasmanian jurisdiction extend off the coastline?

A

3 nautical miles

32
Q

The secretary of the DPFEM is assisted by a number of people, including four ‘Directors’. What are each of their roles?

A
  1. State emergency service
  2. Forensic Science Service
  3. Finance
  4. Corporate Services
33
Q

What does FSST stand for?

A

Forensic Science Service Tasmania

34
Q

Each geographical district is divided into what?

A

Divisions, stations and sections

eg. Uniform branch (General duties), Forensic Services, Criminal Investigation, Road and Public Order Service, etc.

35
Q

Who are the 3 current Assistant Commissioners?

A
  1. Adrian Bodnar
  2. Robert Blackwood
  3. Glenn Keating
36
Q

Who is the Inspector head of RTS (Recruit Training Services)

A

John Pratt

37
Q

What do these 5 acronyms stand for? (divisions, units, branches, etc.)
1. DIU
2. CIB
3. CMU
4. RPOS
5. SRCT

A
  1. Drug Investigation Unit
  2. Criminal Investigations Branch
  3. Crime Management Unit
  4. Road and Public Order Service
  5. Special Response and Counter Terrorism
38
Q

Relating to a document that helps guide police officers in relation to expectations, behaviours, key outcomes etc. - What does TPM stand for?

A

Tasmania Police Manual

39
Q

In the Southern District, there are 6 divisions - What are they?

A
  1. Hobart
  2. Bridgewater
  3. East Coast
  4. Glenorchy
  5. Clarence
  6. Kingston
40
Q

What are the 4 Divisions in the Northern District?

A
  1. Launceston
  2. North-east
  3. Central North
  4. St Helens
41
Q

What are the 3 Divisions in the Western District?

A
  1. Burnie
  2. Devonport
  3. Central West
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43
Q

What are the NCO rank titles?

A

First class constable
Senior constable
Senior constable qualified
Senior sergeant