Miscellaneous Flashcards
What mnemonic helps you to think about the possible dangers (aggressive behaviour) on arrival at a scene/call?
P.O.P
Person
Object
Place
What are the possible threat levels when attending a call?
High
Unknown
What is the model used to consider the affect your behaviour has on others?
Betari’s box
My attitude - my behaviour -your attitude - your behaviour
What are the grades of calls?
I.S.R
Immediate
Soon, or delayed
No response required
What is a critical incident?
Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response my have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim and/or their family and/or the community
What does mick say about be importance of recording things ?
If it isn’t written down it didn’t happen!
What is a major incident?
- At least 2 emergency services involved
- Requires significant response
- Normal procedures are not enough
A major incident file will outline the required action for the officers first on the scene (I.e any cordons required, any authorities to liaise with/contact etc)
Give 3 examples of a major incident
Choose from, an incident at:-
- A premises likely to attract terrorist attention
- An animal testing facility
- A premises of high commercial value
- A premises that manufacture/store dangerous materials
- Airports/harbours/railways/ports
What is common law?
A law which had evolved through the years by decisions made by judges over time.
What is statute law?
A law made in the House of Lords - government legislation.
What is the model used for decision making?
N.D.M
National Decision Model
V.I.A.P.O.A.R
V - Values and mission statement
I - Information (gather info and intel)
A - Assess threat + risk (I.e - who involved/location/weapons/Ppe/ weather/conditions/how far from you/ how far your colleagues are from where you are)
P - Powers and policy
O - Options (I.e - stand off/wade in/call for back up)
A -Action
R - Review (what happened/actions taken/actions not taken/any stress suffered etc)
What is information?
What is intelligence?
Information - all information that is obtained and recorded for a policing purpose
Intelligence - information that is evaluated, risk assessed and used to assist police in decision making
what is a summary offence?
An offence which is dealt with by a magistrates court, carrying a sentence of less than 6months
What is an indictable offence?
An offence deal with by a crown court, carrying a sentence of more than 6 months
What is the mnemonic model used for problem solving?
S.A.R.A
S- Scan (using knowledge, info)
A- Analyse (the data collected)
R- Response (devise a solution)
A- Assess (lessons to be learnt from response)
What model is used to analyse problems?
P.A.T
Problem analysis triangle
Every crime must have a: Victim/offender/location
What is a capable guardian?
Any person or thing that would put off a potential offender (I.e CCTV)
What are the 6 primary objectives detailed in the statement of common purpose and values for a police officer?
Preservation of life
Prevention of crime
Detection and apprehension of offenders - bring them to justice
Keep the queens peace
Protect, help and reassure
With integrity, common sense and sound judgement
What are the 5 policing priorities?
Protecting life and property Preserving order Crime prevention Bringing offenders to justice Any duty / responsibility arising from a statute / common law
What is the confidence / intelligence cycle?
Identify neighbourhood priorities Leads to: Collaborative problem solving Addresses: Neighbourhood problems Increases: Confidence Develops: Trust Increases: Community intelligence Directs: Activity through N.I.M Drives: Community engagement .... And back to identifying: neighbourhood priorities
What is the 3 stage escalation process for cannabis possession?
1st - warning
2nd - PND
3rd - arrest
What mnemonic reminds you how to use your pocket notebook?
NO. ELBOWS
No:
E - erasure (cross line through and initial)
L - leaves torn out
B - blank spaces
O - over writing (no waffle)
W - writing between lines (add missed text to bottom and reference ‘a’)
Must:
S - statements in direct speech
What mnemonic describes what you should do before an arrest?
P.A.W
Persuade
Advise
Warn
What mnemonic helps you to assess your actions?
P.L.A.N
Proportionate
Legal
Accountable
Necessary