JUST 1010 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Order Of Australia, Law Enforcement Officer, Summary Offence
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The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime/disorder. The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of p. Police must secure the willing co-operation of the public in voluntary observance of the secure/maintain the respect of the public. The degree of co-operation of the public that can be secured diminishes proportionately the use of physical force. Police seek/preserve public favour not by catering to public opinion but by constantly d absolute impartial Police use physical force to the extent necessary to secure observance of the law or to when the exercise of persuasion, advice and warning is found to be insufficient. Police should always direct their action strictly towards their functions and never appea of the judiciary. The test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder, not the visible eviden dealing with it. or 6 months in jail or both.
