POLGEN045 — Apply legislation and judicial processes in policing

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What an assessment for POLGEN045 must cover

31 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Apply legislation related to offences

1.1Assess incident/situation to establish whether an offence has been committed.
1.2Differentiate between categories of offences/crimes and their respective elements.
1.3Identify relevant sections of legislation applicable to incident/situation to inform policing response.
1.4Identify potential evidence of an offence for prosecution purposes.

2 Apply legislative powers and cautions

2.1Identify police powers to inform policing responses.
2.2Exercise police powers lawfully and ethically.
2.3Assess alternative prosecution options to determine an appropriate response.
2.4Apply alternative prosecution options in accordance with the incident/situation.

3 Prepare judicial documents

3.1Identify judicial documentation required for the proceeding.
3.2Complete judicial documentation in accordance with the Rules of Evidence.
3.3Submit judicial documentation in accordance with reporting requirements.
3.4Adhere to the timeframes and governance structures of judicial documents to comply with jurisdictional legislation and/or policy.

4 Participate in court proceedings

4.1Engage with victims, witnesses and court officials to support court process.
4.2Give testimony in accordance with the rules of the court.
4.3Manage exhibits throughout court proceedings.

Performance evidence

apply legislation to scenarios to inform the use of police powers
apply the Rules of Evidence
communicate with stakeholders as part of policing responses and judicial processes
complete judicial documentation which complies with policies and legislation
establish whether an offence has been committed, relevant and sufficient evidence has been gathered, and suspects have been charged with the appropriate offence
facilitate court processes by providing services to witnesses, victims or offenders
identify sources of legislation which relate to policing.

Knowledge evidence

Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation which outlines powers and responsibilities applicable to policing
court, bail and warrant procedures and processes
offences and the elements which constitute such offences
relevant case law and legal precedents
Rules of Evidence.

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and apply current Commonwealth, national, state or territory legislation which outlines powers and responsibilities applicable to policing. Read and comply with Rules of Evidence. Read and categorise legislation according to fitness for purpose. Read and review judicial documents for compliance purposes. Read and adhere to the timeframes and governance structures of judicial documents.
Writing: Develop written briefs of evidence in accordance with the Rules of Evidence. Use written means to communicate with stakeholders.
Oral communication: Communicate orally with stakeholders as part of policing responses and judicial processes. Interact orally to prepare persons for their involvement in the judicial processes. Liaise with persons involved in the judicial process for care/custody, support and referral requirements. Provide oral information to relevant parties of court results.
Numeracy: Manage timeframes and schedules.

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What does an assessment tool for POLGEN045 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for POLGEN045 needs to address all 31 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for POLGEN045?

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