7. Strategic Awareness and Staff Management

Question 1

Araia I te tuatahi

Answer 1

Prevention First

Question 2

Our Functions - OUR BUSINESS

Answer 2

-Keep the Peace
-Maintain Public Safety
-Law Enforcement
-Crime Prevention
-Community Support and Reassurance
-National Security
-Policing Activities outside New Zealand
-Emergency Management

Question 3

Our Mission- OUR BUSINESS

Answer 3

To prevent crime and harm through exceptional Policing

Question 4

Te Huringa o Te Tai

Answer 4

“The turning of the tide” is our Maori strategy.

Question 5

The deployment process is informed by critical command information. The five key inputs are:

Answer 5

-Our goals and priorities
- Intelligence
-Demand
-Performance
-Our available Resources

Question 6

Layers of opportunity

Answer 6

Opportunities to prevent crime and harm.
Operational
Tactical -1 to 3 months
Strategic -3 or more months

Question 7

Pou Mataara

Answer 7

Our people and their mindset

Question 8

Pou Mataaho

Answer 8

Effective initiatives and improved practice

Question 9

Pou Hourua

Answer 9

Effective Partnerships

Question 10

F1 Strategy - purpose

Answer 10

Enables leaders to connect to their teams to Our Business by clarifying our purpose in Police and the outcomes we need to deliver

Question 11

F2 Culture - Purpose

Answer 11

Helps us build the high performance culture we need to deliver Our Business

Question 12

F3 leadership - Purpose

Answer 12

Providing more people-focused leadership.
Provides leaders with the tools to help us deliver on our purpose.

Question 13

F4 Capability - Purpose

Answer 13

Equips each of us with the tools to perform to our potential in our roles

Question 14

F5 Performance Management Framework - Purpose

Answer 14

Talking about our performance in a more meaningful way.

Question 15

Values - Professionalism

Answer 15

Look the part, be the part

Question 16

Values - Respect

Answer 16

We treat everyone with dignity, uphold their individual rights and honour their freedoms

Question 17

Values - Integrity

Answer 17

We are honest and uphold excellent ethical standards

Question 18

Values - Commitment to Maori and the Treaty

Answer 18

We act in good faith of, and respect, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Partnership, protection and participation

Question 19

Values - Empathy

Answer 19

We seek the understanding of and consider the experience and perspective of those we serve

Question 20

Values - Valuing Diversity

Answer 20

We recognise the value different perspectives and experiences bring to making us better at what we do

Question 21

What is the rule of the law?

Answer 21

The rule of law is a fundamental characteristic of a democratic society.
Some key aspects included are that all people should be treated equally before the law and that individual liberties should be preserved.

Question 22

S9 Policing Act 2008
Functions of Police

Answer 22

Keeping the peace
maintaining public safety
law enforcement
crime prevention
community support and reassurance
national security
participation in policing activities outside NZ
Emergency management

Question 23

s20 Policing Act 2008
Code of Conduct

Answer 23

It is the duty of every Police employee to conduct himself or herself in accordance with the code of conduct

Question 24

s30 Policing Act 2008
Command and Control

Answer 24

Every Police Employee must obey and be guided by
-General instructions
-The commissioners circulars
-any applicable local orders
Every Police employee must obey the lawful commands of a supervisor

Question 25

s63 Policing Act 2008 Acting Appointments

Answer 25

In the case of absence from duty the commissioner may -Appoint an employee temporarily to any higher level of position -or authorise an employee to exercise or perform all or any of the powers and duties under this act or any other enactment. Constable must be authorised under section 63(1)(a) for approval of PSO

Question 26

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Step 1: Initiate a PIP

Answer 26

Set a time for a formal conversation about performance. This should be recorded in writing.

Question 27

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Step 2: Meet with the employee to formulate a PIP for future implementation

Answer 27

Define the performance issues and provide examples Allow opportunity for explanation Confirm next steps record meeting outcomes At this stage you may confirm if a formal PIP is required or not. Record this decision.

Question 28

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Step 3: Finalise the PIP

Answer 28

If you believe a formal PIP is required. Set a time to finalise the PIP by. Define what success looks like. Specify improvement actions that are clear, reasonable and timely. Keep a copy of the PIP and provide the employee with one.

Question 29

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Step 4: First formal review meeting

Answer 29

On completion of the review period you will have reviewed the performance nad formed a preliminary view on whether or not the standards have been reached or not. Allow them to bring a support person

Question 30

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Step 5: Confirmation of Outcome

Answer 30

Will reflect one of the following: The PIP has resulted in the required improvements being achieved Some improvements achieved but the required standards not reached (extend time period and provide further support) No or insufficient improvements

Question 31

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Step 6: Additional steps and final PIPS

Answer 31

If requirements have not been met but your decision is no disciplinary outcome, steps 1-3 may be repeated. All applicable circumstances are to be taken into account. The decision letter is to be provided to he employee at this stage.

Question 32

Kia Tua Policy

Answer 32

Our approach for preventing and addressing unacceptable behaviour in Police

Question 33

Kia Tua principles Te Putahi o Te Tangata: People Centric

Answer 33

Everyone is treated with respect and dignity and have the opportunity to tell their side of the story. Everyone will be offered support along the way.

Question 34

Kia Tua Principles Whakawhirinaki: Trusted

Answer 34

Trust each other and our processes.

Question 35

Kia Tua Principles Whaiwhakaaro: Responsive

Answer 35

We will respond to matters quickly and proportionately to the behaviour of concern

Question 36

Kia Tua Principles Tikanga Haumaru : Safe

Answer 36

Providing a safe and healthy work environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive

Question 37

Kia Tua Principles Noho Haepapa: Accountable

Answer 37

We are all accountable for our behaviour and behaviour that falls short of what is expected of us will be addressed.

Question 38

s13 IPCA Act 1988

Answer 38

Duty of Commissioner to notify Authority of certain incidents involving death or serious bodily harm.

Question 39

s15 IPCA Act 1988

Answer 39

Duty of Commisioner to notify Authority of complaints. ASAP but no later than 5 days after the complaint is received

Question 40

s22(2) IPCA Act 1988 Under Clause 13 of the Memorandum of Understanding between Police and IPCA

Answer 40

Commissioner has asked the IPCA to investigate: Criminal offending or serious misconduct by Police employee Critical incidents Intentional discharge of firearm Self harm/suicide in Police Custody Unintentional dog bite