Answers
Doli Incapax Right Ans - When interviewing child offenders aged between
10 and 14 you need to obtain evidence that what they were doing was wrong
as apposed to mischievous and naughty,
STOPAR Right Ans - Stop,Think,Observe,Plan,Act,Review. Police decision
making model
What is duty of care as a police officer? Right Ans - Taking all reasonable
steps to avoid acts or omission which could be reasonably foreseen to harm a
person
PEACE model Right Ans - Interview planning model. Planning and
Preparation, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure, Evaluation
True/False: People with impaired physical functioning are considered
vulnerable persons under LEPRA Right Ans - True
Would you issue a defect notice for lost/damaged plates? Right Ans - No
Why do police investigate? Right Ans - To search for the truth
Why do police interview? Right Ans - To gather information
What is the minimum acceptable standard for damage regarding damaging
property? Right Ans - Temporary functional derangement- meaning the
thing cannot be used for its usual function for a short time
What does S.76 of the RTA allow you to do? Right Ans - To inspect vehicles
for defects
Can a crime scene be re-established at a location within a 24hr period?
Right Ans - For same offence- only with a warrant. For a new offence, yes.
What are ways we can effect an arrest? Right Ans - Touching, Tell them,
Words or conduct make it clear they cant leave
, Name 3 roles/sections that can assist youths that offend and become victims
Right Ans - PCYC, YLO, SLO
What are the elements for the offence of graffiti under S.4(2)of graffiti control
act? Right Ans - -the accused
-intentionally marked premises or property
-in circumstances of aggression
-without consent
-without reasonable excuse
What does Part 9 of LEPRA cover? Right Ans - Investigations and
questioning of suspects
What does S.22 of the mental health act enable you to do? Right Ans -
Apprehend the person and take the person to a declared mental health facility
What should be included in the S.22 form? (Mental Health) Right Ans - -the
story
-what they said (quotes)
-what part of S.22 you used to detain them
-the risk
What does Prima Facie mean? Right Ans - You have all the elements of the
offence covered by evidence
What section of LEPRA tells you when you can establish a crime scene?
Right Ans - Section 90
What are the 2 sources of Law in NSW? Right Ans - -common law
-statute law
Where do the 3 parts of the Traffic Infringement Notice go? Right Ans - -
Away
-Book
-Client
Where do you find you legal obligation to report misconduct? Right Ans - S.
211F in the Police Act 1990