Introduction to Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services

Unit Overview
We will be exploring how discipline is used in the various uniformed public services We will be looking into;
All the Uniformed services The need for discipline The role of discipline Conformity Obedience Research studies Self-discipline Authority Nature of authority

Individual Work

In one sentence identify what Discipline means to you. Put your answer on the Post-It

Class Answer

Agree and Produce a sentence together to describe what discipline means. Put your class answer on the white board

Definition of discipline
discipline/displin/Noun: The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience. Verb: Train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.

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Uniformed Services
Emergency Services Police Fire Ambulance Armed Forces Army Royal Navy Royal Air Force Other Uniformed Services Coastguard Prison service National Health Service

Rank Structures
Rank structure is how the hierarchy of authority is organised Higher rank generally = Greater authority

Rank Structures
Which uniformed public services have a rank structure? (Group Discussion) Emergency Services
Police Fire Ambulance

Armed Forces
Royal Navy (Including Royal Marines) Royal Air Force British Army

Rank Structures Fire

Fire fighter Group Manager

Area Manager Crew Manager

Watch manager

Deputy Chief Officer

Station Manager

Chief Officer

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ROYAL NAVY RANKS

WARRANT OFFICER

CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PETTY OFFICER

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Ranks in Police

Constable

Sergeant

Inspector

Chief Inspector

Superintendent

Chief Constable

Deputy Chief constable

Assistant Chief Chief Superintendent Constable

HM Coast Guard

HM Prison Service

The Need for Discipline

Definitions of Discipline
To train by instruction and exercise; drill. To bring to a state of order and obedience by training and control. To punish or penalize in order to train and control; correct; chastise. Obedience to authority

Rules and Regulations

Every organisation needs Rules and Regulations to function appropriately
Rules a principle to which a action should conform
Can be written or adopted codes of conduct

Regulations a direction given by someone in authority

Regulations that govern conduct

Question time
What penalties can imposed if rules and regulations are not followed ??????
Verbal reprimand, loss of privileges, suspension or dismissal

What can happen if orders are not followed ?????

Undermine authority, reduces efficiency, increases disorganisation and confusion Codes of discipline ensure this does not happen

How does discipline maintain order ?????

In transport, continuing job being carried out

What rewards can be given ?????

Extended leave, medal of honour, long service medals

What punishment can be imposed

Confinement, cancellation of leave, reduction in pay or rank, etc

Effect on Social order and Anarchy

U.P.Ss maintain Social order due to their efficiency, reliability and dedication to enforce the laws of the land. Social disorder lead to Anarchy, but what is anarchy ?????
Means without rules