Legislation

Question 1

What is in LEPRA s99

Answer 1

Power of police officers to arrest without warrant

Question 2

What is the mission of the NSWPF

Answer 2

work with the community to reduce violence, crime and fear

Question 3

Definition of Policing

Answer 3

maintenance of law and order by a police force

Question 4

Peel’s 9 Principles of Law

Answer 4

1. prevention, not punishment
2. job is easier with public approval
3. job is easier is public willingly observes law
4. cooperation leads to less force
5. public favour by being impartial, independent and professional
6. physical force is last resort
7. part of the community, serving the community
8. not the law, not above the law, not outside
9. outcomes are met when crime is decreasing

Question 5

7 ANZPAA Police qualities

Answer 5

Communication and interpersonal skills
Decision-making and problem solving
Engagement
Professionalism
Leadership
Teamwork
Self-reflection

Question 6

what does STOPAR stand for?

Answer 6

Stop and Switch on, Think, Observe and Orientate, Plan, Act, Review

Question 7

5 levels of job prioritisation

Answer 7

1. Signal One
2. Urgent response
3. Non-urgent response
4. Routine response
5. No response

Question 8

4 Police roles that can be adopted

Answer 8

Mediator, Facilitator, Negotiator, Law enforcer

Question 9

Information to gather before attending a scene

Answer 9

Location, Integrated Licensing System, stolen vehicle check, transport check, central names index check, warrant check

Question 10

4 levels of situational awareness

Answer 10

Condition white = relaxed/unaware
Condition yellow = relaxed but alert
Condition orange = specific alert
Condition red = action

Question 11

Define risk

Answer 11

the chance of someone being harmed, or property being damaged as a result of being exposed to a threat or hazard

Question 12

Risk assessment (equation)

Answer 12

Risk = likelihood x consequence x vulnerability

Question 13

5 stages of Risk assessment

Answer 13

1. Identify
2. Consequence assessment
3. Likelihood evaluation
4. Vulnerability analysis
5. Response

Question 14

Threat assessment (equation)

Answer 14

Threat = intention x capability

Question 15

Police discretion

Answer 15

where a police officer uses their individual judgement to decide the best lawful course of action to take

Question 16

what does FCAN stand for

Answer 16

Field Court Attendance Notice

Question 17

What is in LEPRA s231

Answer 17

Use of force in making an arrest

Question 18

What is in LEPRA s230

Answer 18

use of force GENERALLY by police officers

Question 19

Barriers to verbal communication

Answer 19

Language, environmental, inclusion, cultural

Question 20

Define stereotypes

Answer 20

widely held belief about a certain social group or a type of individual based on prior assumptions

Question 21

Define prejudices

Answer 21

a negative opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason

Question 22

3 types of empathy

Answer 22

emotional, compassionate, cognitive

Question 23

define police legitimacy

Answer 23

how the public will perceive the police as a legitimate authority and will be more likely to cooperate with police directives

Question 24

3 causes of aggression in conflict of interests

Answer 24

Drive theory, frustration-aggression hypothesis, instinct theory

Question 25

2 strategies that help officers create a solution in conflict of interests

Answer 25

goal blockage removal strategy, and negotiated solution strategy

Question 26

4 principles for use of force

Answer 26

Reasonable, Necessary, proportionate, appropriate

Question 27

Reasons to use firearm appointment

Answer 27

There is an immediate risk to your life, or The life of someone else, or There is an immediate risk of serious injury to you or someone else and There is no other way of preventing the risk

Question 28

Reasons to use handcuffs

Answer 28

When they have tried to escape, or To prevent escape or injury to themselves or others

Question 29

Reasons to use OC Spray

Answer 29

Protection of human life A less lethal option for controlling people, where violent resistance or confrontation occurs (or is less likely to occur) Protection against animals

Question 30

Reasons to use batons

Answer 30

In danger of being overpowered or To protect yourself or others from injury

Question 31

Reasons to use CEW

Answer 31

To protect human life To protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance is occurring or imminent To protect and officer/s in danger of being overpowered or To protect themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm, or Protection from animals