Ethics and values - Kent Police

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Student NotesNOT PROTECTIVELY MARKEDIn this section you will be looking at using police powers in a fair andnon-arbitrary way. The public has a right to expect their officers tobehave in a manner that protects each individual’s basic rights withinthe law. They expect help when they require it, and fair treatment intheir dealings with officers and the legal system. These basic rights area matter of common courtesy, but members of the public are right tohave that expectation.As an officer you have the authority to deprive someone of his or herAs an officeryou have thepower todeprivesomeone oftheir libertyliberty either by making an arrest or lawfully detaining a person. It istherefore essential that such authority be used with caution and withimpartiality.To enable you to reach a stage where you are entrusted to use thisauthority, your training will require you to recognise and to change anyattitudes which may lead you to treat some people less fairly thanothers.Your trainers will be available to support and assist you in this processbut you will also have a responsibility for your own learning and forthat of your colleagues.The situations in which it is lawful to deprive someone of their libertyare set out in ‘Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights,the right to liberty and security’Discriminatorytreatment willnot be toleratedDiscriminatory treatment in depriving someone of their liberty will notbe tolerated and could lead to adverse consequences for you, yourforce and in any trial of the person detained.We have already looked at the basic rights and freedoms under theEuropean Convention on Human Rights. These rights are to be enjoyedwithout discrimination on any ground such as sex, race, colour,language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin,association with a national minority, property, birth or other status.IND01(AS)_EthicsandValues_SNVersion 1.01 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Page 64 of 82© College of Policing Limited 2013
Student NotesNOT PROTECTIVELY MARKEDBalancing Decision Making with FairnessWhen making decisions about what actions to take or powers to use,you must make sure that the decisions you make are fair. As an officeryou have to make decisions everyday, decisions that may not be easy,with many alternatives. Many decisions are made after longdeliberation, you may not have this luxury. A good way to makedecisions is by following this simple method.1. Identify the situation.Helping youwith decisionmaking2. Decide what you need to achieve.3. Decide what factors need to be considered.4. Identify the various courses of action.5. Identify which is the best and why.6. Implement that course of action.Identify the SituationFind out as much information as you can in the time that you have.Decide What You Need AchieveYou need to find out what the concerns of the people involved are,justified or un-justified and whether you think any actions should betaken, remember that your actions must be justified.What Factors Need to be ConsideredEach situation will have different factors to consider, e.g. time of day,age of person(s) involved, safety etc.Identify the Various Courses of ActionExploring alternative courses of actions that will help you to achieveyour aim.Identify the best wayHere you will be weighing up alternatives. When considering the bestIND01(AS)_EthicsandValues_SNVersion 1.01 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Page 65 of 82© College of Policing Limited 2013
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