There are many qualities needed in the public services some of which are; personal presentation, punctuality, time management, reliability, attendance, composure, attitude, personality and performance.

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Ryan Mitcham

Understanding Discipline

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 There are many qualities needed in the public services some of which are; personal presentation, punctuality, time management, reliability, attendance, composure, attitude, personality and performance.

Here are what these qualities mean and why they are so important in the public service.  

Personal Presentation-

Personal presentation is when people take pride in there presentation and make sure that they are looking good and presentable. Personal presentation includes things like

  • Being clean shaven
  • Ensuring you do not smell
  • Ensuring you have levels of hygiene
  • Making sure your uniform is clean and well ironed
  • Making sure your shoes are clean and well polished

All of these will ensure that you are well presentable.

This is important in the police service because if you are an officer walking the streets then people want to be able to look at you and feel that you are approachable. This is only possible if you are well presented. If you are looking scruffy with your shirt unbuttoned at the top and no tie and muddy shoes then members of the public will feel that they can’t approach you and they will feel that even if they do approach you, you won’t do your job properly anyway because of how you look. If you turn up for work looking scruffy then you are liable for a disciplinary procedure from you sergeant or even the inspector of your team.

Punctuality-

Punctuality is all about turning up on time and getting work finished and completed on time. Meeting deadlines.

This is important in the police because if you have a suspect then you can only hold the suspect for a certain amount of time without charging them. The officers need to do any queries and paperwork in that time so that the suspect can be charged and taken to court. It is no good saying “sorry I haven’t done it” it has to be done, otherwise again you are liable for a disciplinary procedure.

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Time Management-

Time management is about organising a schedule for completing work. If there are several court cases that all need case papers doing, time management is about setting aside time to complete all of the case papers in time for the court hearing. Case papers are essential to be able to charge a suspect successfully. Case papers involve all enquiries that have been done on the suspect and any papers that may involve evidence for a successful charge.

Reliability-

Reliability is about being trust worthy. People need to able to trust you ...

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