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Support police engagement with members of a culturally specific community

Support police engagement with members of a culturally specific community

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX030
State Code
OEJ46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/01/2023
Field of Education
090399 - Studies In Human Society, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/01/2023
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply cultural knowledge to support police engagement with members of culturally specific communities.This unit applies to those working as police liaison officers or community police officers operating within a policing environment. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those relating to codes of conduct. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would define tasks within established parameters and would develop solutions in mostly predictable contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Build relationships
  • 1.1 Apply cultural knowledge to facilitate police interaction with the community
  • 1.2 Undertake engagement activities in accordance with own role and responsibilities
2 Assist communication with a culturally specific community
  • 2.1 Identify cultural considerations to inform communication strategies with the community
  • 2.2 Provide advice on cultural considerations which may affect interaction between community and police
  • 2.3 Adjust communication style to explain information
3 Consult with a culturally specific community
  • 3.1 Identify issues affecting police relations with the community to improve engagement
  • 3.2 Communicate police service strategies to a community to facilitate feedback
  • 3.3 Report community concerns and suggestions from community to supervisors
4 Advise police on culturally specific factors
  • 4.1 Explain cultural considerations and community decision-making practices to enhance police service strategies
  • 4.2 Identify communication channels to facilitate engagement between the community and the police organisation
  • 4.3 Identify roles of key groups and organisations to establish options for interaction with the community
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVO55 POLAUX002 Assist police with members of a culturally specific community Unit of competency