Arrest Procedure – Safety first; Time, Offence(s), ‘When’ Caution

Question 1

What should you begin with when arresting someone?

Answer 1

“I am arresting you on suspicion of . . . . state offence(s).”

Question 2

What is the official caution given during the arrest procedure known as?

Answer 2

The ‘When’ Caution.

Question 3

Recite the ‘When’ Caution used in the arrest procedure.

Answer 3

“You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence. Do you understand?”

Question 4

What must you record when you have finished giving the “When” caution?

Answer 4

Anything that the suspect says or if they remain silent.

Question 5

After giving the ‘When’ Caution, what should you state regarding the reason for the arrest?

Answer 5

“The necessity for your arrest is . . . . state CODE G reason(s).”

Question 6

What should you record when making an arrest?

Answer 6

Offence arrested for.
Anything they say when cautioned or if they remain silent.
Code G reason(s) for arrest.
The time of the arrest.

Question 7

List and describe the sequential steps involved in the arrest procedure.

Answer 7

1) State offence (e.g., “Arresting on suspicion of…”)

2) Deliver ‘When’ Caution

3) Document comments/responses

4) State CODE G reason

5) Record time of arrest

Question 8

What is the most important thing when making an arrest?

Answer 8

Your safety

Question 9

What is status code 2?

Answer 9

Available/Resuming Patrol - Key 2

Question 10

What is status code 5?

Answer 10

En Route to Incident

Question 11

What is status code 6?

Answer 11

At Scene - Key 6

Question 12

What is the status code for “At Scene”?

Answer 12

Code 6 - Key 6

Question 13

What is the status code for “Available/Resuming Patrol”?

Answer 13

Code 2 - Key 2

Question 14

What is the status code for “En Route to Incident”?

Answer 14

Code 5