Arresting Offenders/Cautions

Question 1

When do we caution someone?

Answer 1

Whenever we suspect someone of committing an offence

Question 2

What is the WHEN caution?

Answer 2

You don’t have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention something you later rely on in court anything you do say may be given in evidence evidence

Question 3

What is the NOW caution?

Answer 3

You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention now something you later rely on in court anything you do say maybe given in evidence

Question 4

What is our power of arrest?

Answer 4

Section 24 police and criminal evidence act 1984 (

Question 5

What are the necessities for arrest?

Answer 5

Child - Protect child or vulnerable person
Obstruction of the highway - Prevent
Physical Injury - To prevent
Public Decency - To prevent offences
Loss or Damage - To prevent
Address - Not known or doubted
Name - Not known or doubted
Effective and prompt investigation
Disappearance of person - Prevent

Question 6

What 4 things must be said for an arrest to be lawful?

Answer 6

You are under arrest
Caution
Necessity for arrest
Grounds

Question 7

What search powers do we have to search a person under PACE?

Answer 7

Section 54 - Custody Search
Section 32 - Post Arrest Search
Section 1 - Stop & Search

Question 8

When completing a section 32 post arrest search what are we looking for?

Answer 8

DIE:
Dangerous Articles
Implements to side escape
Evidence for ANY offence

Question 9

Upon reaching custody, what things will a custody sergeant require to authorise detention?

Answer 9

OATSN:
Offence
Allegation/Action
Time of Arrest
Station Arrival time
Necessity (COPPLANED) (Ideally 2)

Question 10

What 3 rights does someone in custody have?

Answer 10

Right to legal representation
Right to a phone call (Can be removed)
Right to consult the Codes of Practise