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What are the qualities and attributes of an effective police officer? Answer-Keeps the
peace,
Enforce the law,
Gather evidence,
Stops crime and protects life and property, Problem solving,
Decision making,
Integrity,
Impartiality,
Assertiveness,
Building rapport,
Active listening,
Resilience
What is the problem solving process? Answer-PROBLEM >
KNOWLEDGE (Emotions, Skills, Using thought) > RESPONSE
And now STRESS impacts on decision making
What is the STOPAR acronym? Answer-STOP >
THINK >
OBSERVE >
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PLAN >
ACT >
REVIEW
What is the POLICE acronym? Answer-Policy and Procedure,
Officer Safety,
Legislation,
Investigation,
Customer Service and Communication,
Ethical Leadership.
What is the historical role of policing? Answer-Keeping the peace
Enforcing the law
Impartiality
Prevent crime
Detect offenses
Public peace and order
Protection of citizens' rights
Response to emergencies - criminal or not
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How do police keep the peace? PPUMP. Answer-Protecting life and property
Preventing and detecting crime
Uphold and enforce the law
Maintaining order
Providing social services
What does keeping the peace actually mean? What is the mission and functions of NSWPF?
Answer-MISSION: The mission of the NSWPF is to work with the community to reduce
violence, crime and fear.
What does Statement of Values provide? Answer-Provides more details on guidance on
how to fulfill the role of a police officer.
Police officers must embrace and act in accordance with these values, rather than their own
values.
What is the Code of Conduct and Ethics used for? Answer-Provides greater detail and
clearer guidelines on the conduct required of police in order to support the statement of values
of the NSWPF and Oath of Office.
Helps with what to do and how to do it at ground level.
Assists the professionalism and pride in police work.
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What is the Oath of Office used for? Answer-A legally binding vow that enables original
authority and discretion.
It provides guidance on what to do and how to do it at a high level.
It requires police to keep the peace, impartially to the best of their ability, faithfully and
according to law.
Define Original Authority. Answer-A constable is appointed at Common Law, i.e. by the
people of NSW, and NOT the government, the Commissioner of Police etc. This Common Law
appointment confers a large degree of autonomy on the constable to carry out his/her duties of
office as he/she sees fit, though these actions remain accountable (can be described as an
independent exercise of professional judgement based on the circumstances involved in the
incident). There is no master/servant relationship between a constable and his/her employer,
even though the NSW Police Force is a rank structured organisation
How do police keep the peace? Answer-Preventing and detecting crime
Providing social services (Police services)
Uphold and enforce the law
Maintaining order
Protecting life and property
How do police policies and guidelines affect the way police keep the peace? Answer-
Statement of values.
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What are the qualities and attributes of an effective police officer? Answer-Keeps the
peace,
Enforce the law,
Gather evidence,
Stops crime and protects life and property, Problem solving,
Decision making,
Integrity,
Impartiality,
Assertiveness,
Building rapport,
Active listening,
Resilience
What is the problem solving process? Answer-PROBLEM >
KNOWLEDGE (Emotions, Skills, Using thought) > RESPONSE
And now STRESS impacts on decision making
What is the STOPAR acronym? Answer-STOP >
THINK >
OBSERVE >
, Everything ADPP; Questions & Answers 100%
Solved
PLAN >
ACT >
REVIEW
What is the POLICE acronym? Answer-Policy and Procedure,
Officer Safety,
Legislation,
Investigation,
Customer Service and Communication,
Ethical Leadership.
What is the historical role of policing? Answer-Keeping the peace
Enforcing the law
Impartiality
Prevent crime
Detect offenses
Public peace and order
Protection of citizens' rights
Response to emergencies - criminal or not
, Everything ADPP; Questions & Answers 100%
Solved
How do police keep the peace? PPUMP. Answer-Protecting life and property
Preventing and detecting crime
Uphold and enforce the law
Maintaining order
Providing social services
What does keeping the peace actually mean? What is the mission and functions of NSWPF?
Answer-MISSION: The mission of the NSWPF is to work with the community to reduce
violence, crime and fear.
What does Statement of Values provide? Answer-Provides more details on guidance on
how to fulfill the role of a police officer.
Police officers must embrace and act in accordance with these values, rather than their own
values.
What is the Code of Conduct and Ethics used for? Answer-Provides greater detail and
clearer guidelines on the conduct required of police in order to support the statement of values
of the NSWPF and Oath of Office.
Helps with what to do and how to do it at ground level.
Assists the professionalism and pride in police work.
, Everything ADPP; Questions & Answers 100%
Solved
What is the Oath of Office used for? Answer-A legally binding vow that enables original
authority and discretion.
It provides guidance on what to do and how to do it at a high level.
It requires police to keep the peace, impartially to the best of their ability, faithfully and
according to law.
Define Original Authority. Answer-A constable is appointed at Common Law, i.e. by the
people of NSW, and NOT the government, the Commissioner of Police etc. This Common Law
appointment confers a large degree of autonomy on the constable to carry out his/her duties of
office as he/she sees fit, though these actions remain accountable (can be described as an
independent exercise of professional judgement based on the circumstances involved in the
incident). There is no master/servant relationship between a constable and his/her employer,
even though the NSW Police Force is a rank structured organisation
How do police keep the peace? Answer-Preventing and detecting crime
Providing social services (Police services)
Uphold and enforce the law
Maintaining order
Protecting life and property
How do police policies and guidelines affect the way police keep the peace? Answer-
Statement of values.
