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Student NotesNOT PROTECTIVELY MARKEDknow, and become known in, their local areas. They will then become afocal point for gathering intelligence about local problems and criminals. Asurvey of the public suggests that this approach can improve overallsatisfaction with policing and reinforce the tradition of ‘policing by consent’.It is also worth remembering that each person is different, whatever‘groups’ they may be associated with, and it is therefore misleading togeneralise from the views of any one individual. Think how often you hearcomments like ‘the police all think ...’ or ‘all women drivers are ...’ and howunlikely it is that you or your friends conform to such stereotypes. Peoplefrequently belong to more than one group, which can lead to conflictinginterests.Statement of Mission and ValuesTheStatement ofMission andValues shouldguide yourethics andvalues as anofficerThe Statement of Mission and Values sets out the aim for policing andcommunicates the ethics and values which Police Officers should upholdwhen working towards this aim. It was approved by the Association ofChief Police Officers (ACPO) in 2011 after extensive consultation withcolleagues such as the Police Federation and Superintendant’s Association.ACPO suggest that it should be adopted by all of the police service. Youshould use this statement as an integral guide to all of your ethics andvalues as an officer;‘The mission of the police is to make communities safer by upholding thelaw fairly and firmly; preventing crime and antisocial behaviour; keeping thepeace; protecting and reassuring communities; investigating crime andbringing offenders to justice.We will act with integrity, compassion, courtesy and patience, showingneither fear nor favour in what we do. We will be sensitive to the needsand dignity of victims and demonstrate respect for the human rights of all.We will use discretion, professional judgement and common sense to guideus and will be accountable for our decisions and actions. We will respond towell-founded criticism with a willingness to learn and change.We will work with communities and partners, listening to their views,building their trust and confidence, making every effort to understand andIND01(AS)_EthicsandValues_SNVersion 1.01 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Page 8 of 82© College of Policing Limited 2013
Student NotesNOT PROTECTIVELY MARKEDmeet their needs.We will not be distracted from our mission through fear of being criticised.In identifying and managing risk, we will seek to achieve successfuloutcomes and to reduce the risk of harm to individuals and communities.In the face of violence we will be professional, calm and restrained and willapply only that force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty.Our commitment is to deliver a service that we and those we serve can beproud of and which keeps our communities safe.’The Statement of Mission and Values is also the integral part of the NationalDecision Model (NDM). The NDM is a model which you should use to assistall of your decision making as an officer. You will cover the NDM and learnhow to apply it later in this programme.‘Policing in Partnership’Partnershipsare vitalThe police are only one of the agencies with a remit to improve levels ofsafety and reassurance. Partnerships between police forces and otherbodies, particularly local authorities, and work with community groups cantake time but are vital aspects of policing. Because the police cannot do itall, multi-agency work needs to be strengthened. The police also need tomake more use of supplementary support such as that provided by specialconstables and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).Visible patrol on foot and in cars is integral to the style of policing in thiscountry and vital to good community relations. Changes are required toensure that police forces are getting the best value from patrol and that it isrelevant - in both style and outcome - to the needs of local communities.The police service has a good track record of responding to constructiveideas for improvement, and some police forces are already well down theroad towards a proactive, problem-solving style of policing, in partnershipwith local communities. A good example can been seen in many policeforces in the way that the police are working together with the EducationAuthorities to reduce truancy, which can directly lead to reduced nuisanceand crime. Another good example can be seen through drug rehabilitationIND01(AS)_EthicsandValues_SNVersion 1.01 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Page 9 of 82© College of Policing Limited 2013
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