2-Detention

Question 1

what must a custody officer be

Answer 1

not involved in investigation and a sergeant or above

Question 2

what does a custody officer do

Answer 2

takes decisions on detention
ensures rights
keeps custody record

Question 3

what happens on booking in

Answer 3

open custody record
decide whether detention is necessary
risk assessment

Question 4

what are the rights on arrival and what section of PACE

Answer 4

solicitor (s58 PACE)
intimation (someone told you are at police station s56 PACE)
see codes of practice/PACE

Question 5

what are other rights you could have at police station

Answer 5

copy of custody record
remain silent
appropriate adult

Question 6

code 3.6 states that custody officer is responsible

Answer 6

for risk to staff or themselves

Question 7

health care is seen is seen in which code of practice

Answer 7

code C para 9

Question 8

what does risk assessment allow to happen in regards to health

Answer 8

provide treatment and drugs
record injuries
transfer to hospital
advises fitness to interview

Question 9

other entitlements are seen in which code of practice

Answer 9

code c para 5+8

Question 10

what are some examples of some possible entitlements

Answer 10

clean well lit toilet
bedding 
clothing 
food
exercise where practicable 
visitis 
phone calls 
( not automatically entitled to these rights )

Question 11

what are the offence categories

Answer 11

Indictable- most serious (crown court)- murder, manslaughter, rape
Triable either way- middle ground (mags or crown)- sexual assault theft
Summary- least serious (mags)- assault, battery, drunk and disorderly

Question 12

where are time limits for detention seen in pace

Answer 12

s41-44 Pace.

Question 13

time limit for detention of summary offence

Answer 13

only up to 24 hours

Question 14

time limit for indictable/ either way offence

Answer 14

24 hours
1st extension- 36 hours
2nd- 72 (mags)
3rd- 96 (mags)