Arrests

Question 1

What is the meaning of discretion?

Answer 1

Freedom of choice to decide and choose, selecting the best course of action having recognised and considered all the alternatives

Question 2

What are the three types of arrests?

Answer 2

Arrest with a warrant, arrest without a warrant and common law

Question 3

What is the mnemonic ID COP PLAN used to identify?

Answer 3

The arrest conditions identified in Code G

Question 4

What does ID COP PLAN enusre?

Answer 4

That the arrest is necessary in line with the code G of the codes of practice

Question 5

When is a caution + 3 used?

Answer 5

When someone is not under arrest but you invite them to interview via an appointment

Question 6

What are the two elements to making an arrest?

Answer 6

You suspect/know the person is involved or has committed a criminal offence and the arrest is necessary

Question 7

What section of PACE can you use when arresting someone for a statute law?

Answer 7

S24

Question 8

Before arresting, what mnemonic should be used to identify if there are reasonable grounds to arrest?

Answer 8

POSH

Question 9

When arresting someone and before asking any questions, what should an officer do?

Answer 9

Caution the suspect

Question 10

What section of PACE outlines the information that should be given during arrest?

Answer 10

S28

They must be told they are under arrest, the grounds for the arrest and the reason for the arrest

Question 11

What does S24A cover?

Answer 11

Citizens arrest for someone committing an indictable offence or whom they have reasonable grounds to believe they are committing an indictable offence OR where an indictable offence has been committed

Question 12

What legislation covers use of force?

Answer 12

S3 Criminal Law Act 1967
Common Law
S117 PACE

Question 13

What section of PACE covers de-arrest?

Answer 13

S30 (7) PACE

Question 14

Where can a constable de-arrest?

Answer 14

Anywhere but a police station

Question 15

What section of PACE allows a constable to search someone who is under arrest and where can the search be completed?

Answer 15

S32A PACE 1984 and anywhere but a police station

Question 16

What section of PACE allows a constable entry into a premises to conduct a search and what type of offence must have been alleged?

Answer 16

S32b PACE and an indictable offence

Question 17

Under a S32b, when can you enter the premises to conduct the search?

Answer 17

Immediately before or after arrest

Question 18

What is the difference between a S18 and a S32b search?

Answer 18

S18 only allows an officer to search the premises that is occupied or controlled by the suspect. S32b allows you to search any premises that you reasonably believe may hold evidence for an indictable offence

Question 19

Describe the term ‘discretion’

Answer 19

Freedom of choice to decide a choose, selecting the best course of action having recognized and considered all the alternatives