Arrest & PACE Flashcards
What does the ‘I’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Investigation (prompt and effective)
What does the ‘D’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Disappearance (prevent any prosecution of the offence being hindered by the disappearance of the person)
What does the ‘O’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Obstruction of a highway
What does the first ‘P’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Physical injury (prevent the person causing physical injury to themselves or others)
What does the second ‘P’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Public decency
What does the ‘C’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Child or vulnerable person (protect a child or vulnerable person)
What does the ‘L’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Loss or damage of property
What does the ‘A’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Address not ascertained or provided
What does the ‘N’ in IDCOPPLAN stand for?
Name not ascertained or provided
What is S24A PACE 1984?
Citizens arrest for indictable offences (only if a constable isn’t present)
To prevent escape, injury, or damage to property
What is S24 PACE 1984?
A constable’s power to arrest anyone about to commit, in the act of committing, or has committed an offence, with reasonable grounds
True or false: ‘Obstruction of a highway’ includes the pavement
True
What does the ‘C’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Collusion
What does the ‘L’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Loss of evidence
What does the ‘A’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Alerting of other suspects
What does the first ‘S’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Statements false / presented false evidence
What does the second ‘S’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Searching of premises after arrest (S18)
What does the first ‘I’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Interview
If won’t attend voluntarily, or to issue special warnings
What does the ‘F’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Forensics
What does the second ‘I’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Intimidation of witness
What does the ‘E’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Exhibits
What does the ‘D’ stand for in CLASSIFIED?
Drugs
If class A contributed to the offence, it can be analysed
What is S18(1) PACE 1984?
Power to enter and search certain premises after someone has been arrested for an indictable offence
Is authorisation needed for S18(1) PACE 1984?
Yes, an inspector must authorise a S18(1)
Ideally the Custody Support Inspector
What is S18(5) PACE 1984?
An immediate search of premises in the presence of the arrested person, if there is risk of loss of evidence
Is authorisation needed for S18(5) PACE 1984?
No, but they must be informed immediately after
What class of offences can a S18 PACE search be used for?
Indictable and either-way offences
What premises can be searched under S18 PACE 1984?
Any premises owned or controlled by the detainee
What is S19 PACE 1984?
A constable lawfully on the premises may seize anything on the premises if they believe:
- It has been obtained through an offence
- It is evidence in relation to an offence
- And it is necessary to seize to prevent concealment, loss, damaged, etc.
What does the ‘D’ stand for in DIE?
Danger to anyone
What does the ‘I’ stand for in DIE?
Implements used to escape
What does the ‘E’ stand for in DIE?
Evidence of an offence
What is S17 PACE 1984?
Power to enter and search any premises to:
1. Execute arrest warrant, arrest or recapture a person on any premises
2. Save life and limb or prevent serious damage to property
What class of offences can you enter a property to arrest for under S17 PACE 1984?
Indictable and either-way offences
What classes as a premises for S17 PACE 1984 searches?
Any place, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, hovercraft, tent, moveable structure
What is S32 PACE 1984?
Power to search a person after arrest, and any premises where the offender was at immediately before the arrest
Under S32 PACE 1984, you can search a premises the person was at immediately before. What class of offences can this be used for?
Indictable only
What is the five-part arrest procedure?
- Tell the suspect they are under arrest
- State the offence for which they have been arrested
- State the grounds that cause you to suspect them
- State the necessity for the arrest
- Recite the caution to them
What is the caution?
You do not have to say anything, but it may harm you defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
When is the “now” caution used?
When charging, reporting for summons, issuing a Traffic Offence Report
When is the “when questioned” caution used?
When arresting or interviewing
What is a relevant comment?
Anything relevant to the offence that is said at any time during the investigation. Indicates guilt/innocence.
What is a significant comment?
A comment that implies guilt, innocence or involvement in an offence
What is an unsolicited comment?
Unprompted comments, relevant to a case, not given in response to a question
What does VISOR stand for?
Verify written record
Identity to be established
Search furtherance
Ownership of vehicle
Required by law
Questions that can be asked after arrest
Do Section 17 PACE 1984 searches for arrest of a suspect require authorisation from an inspector?
No, the power is given to all constables with no requirement for approval
What does ‘SPARE’ stand for, in relation to Section 17 PACE 1984 searches?
S - Save life and limb / prevent serious damage
P - Prescribed offences (fail to stop, unfit to drive, S4 public order)
A - Arrest for an indictable offence
R - Recapture someone unlawfully at large
E - Execute a warrant
What level of grounds do you need to have to enter a property to save life and limb?
Reasonable grounds to suspect to suspect they are in the property
What level of grounds do you need to enter a property to arrest for an indictable offence?
Reasonable grounds to believe they are in the property
What does ‘CLADD’ stand for, in relation to Section 19 PACE 1984?
C - Concealed
L - Lost
A - Altered
D - Damaged (only for items obtained through an offence)
D - Destroyed
What items cannot be seized under Section 19 PACE 1984?
Items subject to legal privilege
What level of grounds are needed for a Section 32 PACE 1984 search?
Reasonable grounds to believe that they have the item(s) on them
