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What is diversity about?

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Diversity refers to the variety of differences among people, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and more.

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What are the four layers of the diversity model?

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The four layers of the diversity model are: personality, internal dimensions, external dimensions, and organizational dimensions.

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What is culture?

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Culture is a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group.

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What is ethnicity?

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Ethnicity refers to shared cultural traits, such as language, religion, and customs, that distinguish one group from another.

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What is race?

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Race is a social construct used to categorize people based on physical characteristics, such as skin color and facial features.

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What is meant by the term ‘cultural competency’?

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Cultural competency is the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

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Why do police need to be culturally competent?

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Police need to be culturally competent to build trust, improve community relations, and effectively serve diverse populations.

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What does diversity have to do with policing?

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Diversity in policing helps ensure that law enforcement reflects the community it serves, enhancing understanding and cooperation.

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Explain CALD

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CALD stands for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, referring to individuals from various cultural and language backgrounds.

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What are some things to remember when speaking with people from CALD backgrounds?

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When speaking with CALD individuals, be respectful, avoid jargon, use clear language, and be aware of cultural differences.

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What are the barriers to communication with diverse groups or individuals?

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Barriers include language differences, cultural misunderstandings, stereotypes, and lack of awareness or sensitivity.

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Explain paralanguage

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Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication, such as tone, pitch, and volume, that accompany spoken language.

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What are some examples of non-verbal communication?

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Examples of non-verbal communication include facial expressions, gestures, body language, and eye contact.

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Explain risk

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Risk is the potential for loss, damage, or harm, often assessed in terms of likelihood and impact.

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What does it mean when a person is ‘at risk’?

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A state or condition marked by a level of susceptibility, being exposed to harm, threats or danger

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What is vulnerability?

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Defenceless in facing potential risks, higher level than at risk.
Open to attack or damage; assailable

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Why must police understand vulnerability?

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Police must understand vulnerability to effectively protect and support individuals who may be at risk.

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Who are socially vulnerable?

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Socially vulnerable individuals are those who are at a disadvantage in society; elderly, homeless, victims of DV

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Who are legally vulnerable when in custody?

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Legally vulnerable individuals in custody include minors, individuals with mental health issues, those with intellectual disabilities, aboriginal or Torres Strait islanders, NESB

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What section of what Act specifies legally vulnerable people?

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Section 112 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act specifies legally vulnerable people.

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Which clause of which Regulations specifies legally vulnerable people?

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Clause 28 of the LEPRR specifies legally vulnerable people.

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What Act covers mental illness?

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The Mental Health Act covers mental illness.

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Where is mental illness defined in the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)?

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Mental illness is defined in Section 4 of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW).

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Where is a mentally ill person defined in the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)?

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A mentally ill person is defined in Section 4 of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW).

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What is intellectual disability?
Intellectual disability is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
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Name some of the most common mental illnesses encountered by police.
Some common mental illnesses encountered by police include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
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Explain s19 of the Mental Health Act 2007(NSW)
Section 19 outlines the detention on certificate by a medical practitioner
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Explain s20 of the Mental Health Act 2007(NSW)
Section 20 details the detention on information by an ambulance officer
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Explain s22 of the Mental Health Act 2007(NSW)
Section 22 specifies detention after apprehension by police
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Explain s81 of the Mental Health Act 2007(NSW)
Section 81 addresses the powers to transport of persons to and from a medical facility
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What is a 'section 22 form'?
A section 22 form is a NSW Health document used by the NSWPF to lawfully detain a person for mental health assessment
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What are the four things to include in a section 22 form?
1) Tell the story.. include the history 2) What did they say? Use quotes 3) What part of 22 used to detain them 4) what is the risk.
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What is the role of police when assisting people with mental illness?
Police are responsible for public safety, self harm issues, obligation to assist in transport is assessed as a serious threat.
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What is an involuntary admission?
An involuntary admission is when a person is admitted to a mental health facility without their consent.
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How can police reduce stigma in mental health sufferers?
Police can reduce stigma by promoting understanding and compassion towards individuals with mental health issues.
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When using force appropriately, police should only use force that is:
1) Necessary 2) Proportional 3) Reasonable 4) Justifiable.
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When a person suffering mental health issues commits a crime, what do police have discretion to deal with first?
mental health issues first then discretion over the crime if a summary offence
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What if the crime is an indictable offence or a Table 1 offence?
No discretion on criminal procedure
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What are the five categories of the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS)?
Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Category 4, Category 5.
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What is the response time for a Category 1?
Response time is immediate.
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What is the response time for a Category 2?
Response time is within 10 minutes.
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What is the response time for a Category 3?
Response time is within 30 minutes.
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What is the response time for a Category 4?
Response time is within 60 minutes.
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What is the response time for a Category 5?
Response time is within 120 minutes.
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Who determines the ATS categories?
NSW Health
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What are the three classes of facilities categorised under s109 of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)?
Class 1, Class 2, Class 3.
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What do you think 'deinstitutionalisation' means?
The process of reducing the number of individuals in mental health institutions.
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What do you think 'serious harm' means?
Physical harm Emotional/psychological harm Financial harm Self harm and suicide Violence and aggression including sexual assault or abuse Stalking Neglect
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What do you think 'irrational behaviour' means?
Behaviour that a member of the community would consider concerning and not understandable
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Give the five major aims of s3 of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)
Provide care and treatment for persons who are mentally ill Facilitate care and treatment of those persons through community care facilities Hospital care on a voluntary basis where possible or involuntary While protecting civil rights, give opportunity for person to access appropriate care and provide treatment Facilitate the involvement of persons to provide care and treatment
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If police detain a mentally ill person for the purpose of a mental health assessment, are they under arrest? Why/why not?
Not arrested, detained for the purpose of a mental health assessment
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What will s81 of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) allow police to do?
Transport of persons to and from a mental health facility
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The NSW Ambulance Protocol MH1 STATE stands for:
Signs Thoughts Appearance Threats Emotions
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The NSW Ambulance Protocol M21 THREAT stands for:
Thinking History Reasons Emotionally Access Tactics
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What are two acronyms for de-escalation?
DTC LPR
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What do the acronyms DTC and LPR mean?
DTC stands for 'Distance/Time/Communication' and LPR stands for 'Listen/Pause/Respond'.
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How can the Tactical Options Model (TOM) help police respond to a mental health incident?
TOM provides a framework for police to choose appropriate responses during mental health incidents.
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What is a critical incident according to sections 110 and 111 of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016 (NSW)?
A critical incident is an incident involving a member of the NSWPF and death or serious injury to a person
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What is PACER?
PACER stands for 'Police, Ambulance and Clinician Early Response
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What does the NSWPF Mental Health Team provide?
The NSWPF Mental Health Team provides support and resources for managing mental health incidents.
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What does the Australian Human Rights Commission do?
The Australian Human Rights Commission promotes and protects human rights in Australia.
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What areas can the Commission look into?
The Commission can investigate issues related to Aboriginal, Age, Children’s Rights, Disability , Race, Sex, LGBTIQ+.
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What is the role of police when dealing with people with a disability?
Police are to treat people with a disability fairly, equitably and in a non discriminatory manner. LEPRA requires police contact a support person when dealing with a suspect they believe to have impaired intellectual functioning.
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What is the role of police when dealing with homeless people?
Only approach if: They request assistance They appear to be stressed or in need of assistance Their behaviour or where they are seeking shelter threatens their or others safety Their behaviour is likely to cause damage to property or the environment They are a child under 16
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What is the definition of an Aboriginal person according to s3 of LERPA?
An Aboriginal person is defined as a person who is a member of the Aboriginal race of Australia, identifies as aboriginal and is accepted by the aboriginal community
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What is the difference between sexuality and gender
Gender is your identity, sexuality is who you are attracted to
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Explain direct discrimination
When someone treats another less favourably in a certain area because they belong to a certain group of have particular characteristics
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What is vilification
A public act that could incite hate, have serious contempt for a person/group based on race, homosexuality, HIV, AIDS or transgender status
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What is vilification
A public act that could incite hate, have serious contempt for a person/group based on race, homosexuality, HIV, AIDS or transgender status
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Why is the relationship between LGBTQI+ and police fraught?
Homosexuality was illegal and considered a mental illness
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How have police tried to overcome the situation with the LGBTI community?
Implementing GLLO NSWPF apologised in 2016
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What is a hate crime?
A crime against a person motivated by a hatred of their race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, homelessness or other status
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Why do victims not report hate crimes
Repercussions Feel like nothing can be done about it Affect career Fear of police
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Why is it important to flag hate crimes on COPS?
Identify trends/issues in areas and for the information of the Hate Crime unit
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To whom does part 9 of LEPRA apply?
All persons including under 18 who are under arrest and protected suspects
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What is the investigation period allowed to police when a person is in custody
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What is the investigation period allowed to police when a person is in custody
6 hours
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How long can an extension warrant extend the investigation period
Up to 6 hours
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What ID particulars are police allowed to take from a person in custody if they are 14+ according to 133 of LEPRA
Photograph, fingerprint, palm prints
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Can you take particulars of a child under 14 in custody?
Not unless an officer of sergeant or above applies to the children’s court for permission

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