Principles
Police
Delegated bodies
Police
Police
100

Name the three principles of justice

Fairness

Equality

Access

100
Which government funds the police– the federal, state, or local government?

State government

100

Explain what delegated bodies are..

Specialised government agencies given authority by parliament to make and enforce laws.

100

Victoria Police was established in which year?

1853

100

To the nearest thousand, how many people are employed by the Victoria Police?

16,000

200

Define the principle of equality

all people are treated equally,

with an equal opportunity under the law

200

What are the three categories of police roles and responsibilities?

Prevention

Investigation

Prosecution

200

Name three delegated bodies.

VicRoads

WorkSafe Victoria

Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

Australian Tax Office (ATO)

200

Explain what 'prevention' means.

Deterring individuals from engaging in crime and reducing crime rates.

To protect society from harm.

200

Explain what 'investigation' means.

Investigate crimes that have occurred and detect future crimes.

300

Define the principle of fairness

ensuring fair legal processes and

all parties receive a fair hearing

300

You are in Shepparton and you see two police officers roaming the street. Which category of role/responsibility are they likely pursuing?

Prevention

300

Explain why VicRoads are a delegated body.

They can issue infringement notices for incorrectly completing a learner driver's log book.

300

You see a CSI van parked outside a house with a police officer. Which category of role/responsibility are they likely pursuing?

Investigation

300

Name two police powers.

Question suspects

Search a person's property

Arrest and detain suspects

Caution minor offenders

Collect forensic evidence

400

Define the principle of access

ensures people have an understanding of the legal system,  and

an ability to pursue their case

400

Police prevent crimes in two ways. Explain the first.

Patrolling and maintaining social order

- Involves police presence in communities

- Patrolling areas where crime is more likely

400

Explain why WorkSafe Victoria are a delegated body.

They can prosecute companies that breach OH&S laws.

400

What is the purpose of criminal investigation?

To identify offenders and collect evidence of their offending.

400

How do police help within prosecuting crimes?

Gather and present evidence of a crime.

500

Whether information is available on a public website is a matter of which principle?

Access

500

Police prevent crimes in two ways. Explain the second.

Educating society to deter criminal behaviour

- Educating communities about the danger of criminal behaviour and the consequences involved in breaking the law

500

Explain why the Australian Tax Office (ATO) are a delegated body.

They can charge and prosecute people for failing to comply with tax laws.

500

Identify three activities that may be involved in investigations by police.

Interviewing witnesses

Searching the scene

Collecting forensic evidence

500

Explain the discretionary power can police use for minor offences.

Police caution

A formal alternative to prosecution which is similar to a warning.

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