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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Make decision to arrest
   • Assess circumstances and determine arrest to be the appropriate response decision in relation to the alleged breach of law.
   • Assess situation to ensure the arrest can be made without endangering self or others.
   • Request assistance promptly as required.
2. Perform arrest
   • Carry out all legal and administrative requirements when performing arrest.
   • Use conflict de-escalation techniques as necessary to avoid force and maintain the safety of self and others.
   • Conduct any arrest, restraint and/or transport actions in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
3. Prepare and submit documentation
   • Complete documentation that is accurate, relevant, complete, and prepare and submit within the required timeframe, as required by law.
4. Make decision to arrest
   • Assess circumstances and determine arrest to be the appropriate response decision in relation to the alleged breach of law.
   • Assess situation to ensure the arrest can be made without endangering self or others.
   • Request assistance promptly as required.
5. Perform arrest
   • Carry out all legal and administrative requirements when performing arrest.
   • Use conflict de-escalation techniques as necessary to avoid force and maintain the safety of self and others.
   • Conduct any arrest, restraint and/or transport actions in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
6. Prepare and submit documentation
   • Complete documentation that is accurate, relevant, complete, and prepare and submit within the required timeframe, as required by law.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

engaging in communication, negotiation and conflict resolution with alleged offenders from diverse backgrounds

using techniques to protect personal safety including restraint techniques for suspects

writing, requiring precision of expression and formality of structure and style

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

offences under the enabling legislation

legislative powers of arrest and limits of authority

organisational policy and procedures relating to arrest

rights of alleged offenders

formal caution

terminology used in legislation and procedures

communication and conflict resolution techniques relating to arrest

equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation

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