Decision making & discretion

Question 1

For the police discretion can be understood as?

Answer 1

• Professional judgement and action (this is Accountability from the Code of Ethics)
• Authority to decide and choose (this is Leadership)
• Selecting the best course of action, having recognised and considered all of the alternatives (this is Objectivity)

Question 2

Ethical and Professional Application of
Discretion Is?

Answer 2

In line with the NDM review your
decision making and choices that you
have made regarding your use of
discretion

Question 3

Options?

Answer 3

Report for Process
Penalty Notice
for Disorder
Traffic Offence
Report
Arrest
Do Nothing

Question 4

The mnemonic can help users to remember the six key elements of the NDM?

Answer 4

Code of Ethics
Information (Gather info and intelligence)
Assessment (Assess risk and a working strat)
Powers & Policy (117 PACE & Section 3 CLA)
Options & Continengies
Action
Review

Question 5

The Policing Principles are contained within the Code of Ethics?

Answer 5

F - Fairness
A - Accountability
I - Integrity
R - Respect
L - Leadership
O - Openness
O - Objective
S - Selflessness
H - Honesty

Question 6

If you have to account for your decision, will you be able to say it was?

Answer 6

J - Justified
P - Proportionate
L - Legal
A - Accountable
N - Necessary
E - Ethical

Question 7

Section 3 Criminal Law Act 1967?

Answer 7

A person may use SUCH FORCE as is REASONABLE in the CIRCUMSTANCE in the PREVENTION OF CRIME or in affecting / assisting the lawful arrest