Arrest

Question 1

What does ID COP PLAN stand for and how is it used?

Answer 1

Necessity / reason for which you make an arrest:
Investigation
Disappearance
Child
Obstruction
Physical harm
Public decency
Loss or damage
Address
Name

Question 2

What does ADVOKATE stand for and how is it used?

Answer 2

Points to be addressed when completing witness statements:
Amount of time under observation
Distance from suspect
Visibility
Obstructions to the view of the witness
Known or seen before (when and where)
Any special reason for remembering suspect
Time lapse (how long has elapsed since)
Error or material discrepancy between description given in the first and subsequent accounts by the witness

Question 3

What does STAIRS stand for and how is it used?

Answer 3

What to include in your notes:
Statements in direct speech
Times of arrival / departure from scene
Actions taken (e.g. first aid)
Information given to interested parties
Referrals
Supervisor informed (name and time)

Question 4

What does DDTPODIFU stand for?

Answer 4

Day Date Time Place On Duty In Full Uniform