ADPP - Modules 1 - 5 - Law Policy and
Procedure; Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What is 'original authority'? Answer-The ability to use police powers and your own
discretion to implement standards. You are accountable for your own actions.
Why do police have discretion? Answer-Discretion allows you to chose an action based
on the circumstance. (Not all circumstances can abide by the same laws)
Why does legislation, policy and procedure exist? Answer-They provide guidance on what
to do and how to do it (how to for fill your role as a NSW Police Officer)
What are the main policies, procedures and legislation that NSW Police follow? Answer-
Statement of Values (Section 7 Police Act 1990)
Missions and functions (Section 6 Police Act 1990)
Oath of Office (Regulation 7)
What are the 4 sections in an ACT? Answer-Definition, Offence, Powers and Procedural
What is 'Strict Liability'? Answer-When there is little or no 'actus reus' present. For
example: a traffic offence
What is criminal liability? Answer-Proving that a person is criminally liable for their
actions. (Where both the acts reus and mens Rea are present)
, ADPP - Modules 1 - 5 - Law Policy and
Procedure; Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What are the 4 types of offences? Answer-Summary offence, Minor indictable, Serious
indictable, Strictly indictable
Define what a summary offence is. Answer-Heard in the local court, up to 2 years
imprisonment (or just a fine issued). e.g: driving offences
Define what a minor indictable offence is. Answer-Heard in the magistrates court,
between 2 -5 years imprisonment.
Define what a serious indictable offence is. Answer-Heard in the superior court. 5 years
or more imprisonment.
Define what a strictly indictable offence is. Answer-Heard in the district or superior court.
25 years to life imprisonment.
What is the 'Statute of Limitations'? Answer-The time limit in which the prosecution
(lawyer) or plaintiff (witness) have to bring an action against another person.
Summary matters: 6 months limit
Indictable matters: no time limit
Procedure; Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What is 'original authority'? Answer-The ability to use police powers and your own
discretion to implement standards. You are accountable for your own actions.
Why do police have discretion? Answer-Discretion allows you to chose an action based
on the circumstance. (Not all circumstances can abide by the same laws)
Why does legislation, policy and procedure exist? Answer-They provide guidance on what
to do and how to do it (how to for fill your role as a NSW Police Officer)
What are the main policies, procedures and legislation that NSW Police follow? Answer-
Statement of Values (Section 7 Police Act 1990)
Missions and functions (Section 6 Police Act 1990)
Oath of Office (Regulation 7)
What are the 4 sections in an ACT? Answer-Definition, Offence, Powers and Procedural
What is 'Strict Liability'? Answer-When there is little or no 'actus reus' present. For
example: a traffic offence
What is criminal liability? Answer-Proving that a person is criminally liable for their
actions. (Where both the acts reus and mens Rea are present)
, ADPP - Modules 1 - 5 - Law Policy and
Procedure; Questions & Answers 100% Solved
What are the 4 types of offences? Answer-Summary offence, Minor indictable, Serious
indictable, Strictly indictable
Define what a summary offence is. Answer-Heard in the local court, up to 2 years
imprisonment (or just a fine issued). e.g: driving offences
Define what a minor indictable offence is. Answer-Heard in the magistrates court,
between 2 -5 years imprisonment.
Define what a serious indictable offence is. Answer-Heard in the superior court. 5 years
or more imprisonment.
Define what a strictly indictable offence is. Answer-Heard in the district or superior court.
25 years to life imprisonment.
What is the 'Statute of Limitations'? Answer-The time limit in which the prosecution
(lawyer) or plaintiff (witness) have to bring an action against another person.
Summary matters: 6 months limit
Indictable matters: no time limit
