National Decision Model: Decision Recorder

Whatever you decide on the frontline, you may later have to justify it to a supervisor, an IOPC review, a family court, or a serious case review. This tool walks you through the College of Policing's National Decision Model (CIAPOAR) and turns your reasoning into a clear, printable, court-ready record.

Framework: College of Policing National Decision Model · Code of Ethics (2024)

⚠️ A decision-support and record-keeping aid, not a substitute for force systems. This record is generated in your browser and is not saved anywhere. Transfer the rationale into your force's official recording system. Record no identifying details you would not put in a disclosable document.

Aligned with the College of Policing APP: This recorder follows the National Decision Model . Gather information, assess threat and risk, consider powers and policy, identify options, then take action and review. The Code of Ethics sits at its centre. Use this tool to evidence that your decision was proportionate, lawful, accountable and necessary.

Incident details (no identifying details)

Officer name / collar number

Date & time of decision

Force reference / log / crime number

Subject age / context (no name)

Brief description of the situation

At the centre of every decision

The Code of Ethics

Before, during and after each stage, ask: is this proportionate, lawful, accountable and necessary ? Would it withstand scrutiny? Am I acting with fairness, integrity and respect for human rights?

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