Child Abductions

Question 1

Which of the following is true?
A. Police officers have the authority, on reasonable suspicion, to enter and search any premise without warrant, using force if necessary, to locate a child in need of protection who is health and safety is at substantial risk
B. Police officers have the authority, on reasonable and probable grounds, to enter and search any premise without warrant, using force if necessary, to locate a child in need of protection who is health and safety is at substantial risk
C. Police officers have the authority, on reasonable and probable grounds, to enter and search any premise without warrant, using force if necessary, to locate a child in need of protection who is health and safety may be at risk
D. Police officers have the authority, on reasonable and probable grounds, to enter and search any premise with judicial authorization, using force if necessary, to locate a child in need of protection who is health and safety is at substantial risk
E. Any person has the authority, on reasonable and probable grounds, to enter and search any premise without warrant, using force if necessary, to locate a child in need of protection who is health and safety is at substantial risk

Answer 1

B. Police officers have the authority, on reasonable and probable grounds, to enter and search any premise without warrant, using force if necessary, to locate a child in need of protection who is health and safety is at substantial risk

Question 2

Before an amber alert is initiated, the following guidelines must be met
A. the investigator believes a child under 16 years of age has been abducted
B. the investigator believes the child is in danger
C. there is descriptive information about the location from which the child was abducted
D. There is a custody order in place which the investigator believes has being breached
E. All of the above

Answer 2

B. the investigator believes the child is in danger

Question 3

Who will make the final decision if an AMBER Alert will be initiated?
A. The first officer on scene
B. The first supervisory officer on scene
C. The officer in charge
D. The Duty Senior Officer - TPOC
E. The Chief of Police or designate

Answer 3

E. The Chief of Police or designate