This unit describes the skills required to provide policing responses, including performing proactive police duties, developing and applying knowledge of the local policing area, understanding police intelligence, responding to incidents, and preserving scenes and evidence. This needs to be done according to professional standards while ensuring a positive presence is maintained.This unit applies to those working in a policing environment, commonly in a general duties role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the current legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to incident response, command and control, emergency management and scene preservation.Those undertaking this unit would primarily work independently or under limited or indirect supervision, while performing specific tasks in a broad range of contexts. They would be required to interpret behaviours, apply decision making and problem solving skills and develop solutions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.