Name the three principles of justice
Fairness
Equality
Access
State government
Explain what delegated bodies are..
Specialised government agencies given authority by parliament to make and enforce laws.
Victoria Police was established in which year?
1853
To the nearest thousand, how many people are employed by the Victoria Police?
16,000
Define the principle of equality
all people are treated equally,
with an equal opportunity under the law
What are the three categories of police roles and responsibilities?
Prevention
Investigation
Prosecution
Name three delegated bodies.
VicRoads
WorkSafe Victoria
Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
Australian Tax Office (ATO)
Explain what 'prevention' means.
Deterring individuals from engaging in crime and reducing crime rates.
To protect society from harm.
Explain what 'investigation' means.
Investigate crimes that have occurred and detect future crimes.
Define the principle of fairness
ensuring fair legal processes and
all parties receive a fair hearing
You are in Shepparton and you see two police officers roaming the street. Which category of role/responsibility are they likely pursuing?
Prevention
Explain why VicRoads are a delegated body.
They can issue infringement notices for incorrectly completing a learner driver's log book.
You see a CSI van parked outside a house with a police officer. Which category of role/responsibility are they likely pursuing?
Investigation
Name two police powers.
Question suspects
Search a person's property
Arrest and detain suspects
Caution minor offenders
Collect forensic evidence
Define the principle of access
an ability to pursue their case
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
Explain why WorkSafe Victoria are a delegated body.
They can prosecute companies that breach OH&S laws.
What is the purpose of criminal investigation?
To identify offenders and collect evidence of their offending.
How do police help within prosecuting crimes?
Gather and present evidence of a crime.
Whether information is available on a public website is a matter of which principle?
Access
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
Explain why the Australian Tax Office (ATO) are a delegated body.
They can charge and prosecute people for failing to comply with tax laws.
Identify three activities that may be involved in investigations by police.
Interviewing witnesses
Searching the scene
Collecting forensic evidence
Explain the discretionary power can police use for minor offences.
Police caution
A formal alternative to prosecution which is similar to a warning.