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Manage threat and risk in a policing environment

Manage threat and risk in a policing environment

Unit of competency
National Code
POLCOV010
State Code
AVO29
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Original Release Date
19/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage risk in a policing environment, including identifying risk, determining vulnerability, developing and documenting risk management strategies, implementing and monitoring risk prevention strategies.This unit would be implemented throughout all stages of the risk management cycle and models within a policing environment, including responses to work health and safety (WHS), risks to the organisation's reputation, and risks to the completion of intelligence projects. Within policing jurisdictions, the terms used to refer to this process differ and may include 'threat assessments' in place of 'risk assessments'.This unit applies to police staff who identify and describe risks in consultation with stakeholders, analyse and evaluate such risks to identify appropriate prevention strategies and monitor implemented strategies to provide progress reports to stakeholders.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 associated with risk management.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy in the course of performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify threats and risks
  • 1.1 Identify threats and risks for mitigation purposes.
  • 1.2 Consult with stakeholders during the identification process to build engagement.
2. Analyse and evaluate risk and determine vulnerability
  • 2.1 Determine the nature of threats and risks to support selection of mitigation measures.
  • 2.2 Record levels of threat and risk for monitoring and accountability purposes.
  • 2.3 Determine threat and risk evaluation criteria based on legal, technical, financial, political, social considerations and best practice principles.
  • 2.4 Compare threats and risks against evaluation criteria to determine degree of vulnerability.
3. Assess risk management strategies
  • 3.1 Review existing risk management strategies to understand sufficiency and validity of current practices.
  • 3.2 Identify strategies through researching current good practice, alternative options and expert opinion.
  • 3.3 Evaluate strategies to identify their limitations and impact on stakeholders.
  • 3.4 Communicate limitations and impact of strategies to stakeholders.
4. Design and document risk management strategies
  • 4.1 Develop risk management strategies from prior research to support risk management planning.
  • 4.2 Provide risk management strategies in a documented format to ensure accountability.
  • 4.3 Submit risk management strategies through approval processes.
5. Implement and monitor risk prevention strategies
  • 5.1 Apply risk prevention strategies to protect safety and well-being of stakeholders.
  • 5.2 Track risk prevention strategies continually to ensure effective and sustainable implementation.
  • 5.3 Communicate risk prevention strategies and activities to stakeholders.
  • 5.4 Provide progress reports to achieve and maintain stakeholder engagement and support.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA00 POLCOV051 Manage threat assessments and risk reporting in a policing environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWQ5 POL62215 Advanced Diploma of Police Intelligence Operations Qualification