Dealing with Suspect / Offender

Question 1

What are the four basic options open to you when Dealing with Suspects / Offenders?

Answer 1

1. Take no action
2. Warn the suspect / offender
3. Report the matter
4. Arrest the suspect / offender

Question 2

In deciding whether or not to warn, you should consider?

Answer 2

The severity of the offence
The views of the victim
The demeanour of the offender
The previous history of the offender
Current police procedures and policies

Question 3

In some situations it will be more important to report the matter, some include?

Answer 3

When no offence is disclosed
When police attendance is sufficient 
When further enquiries are required
By issuing an infringement notice
With a view to warning
With a view to summons

Question 4

What should you consider before you decide whether it is necessary to arrest someone?

Answer 4

To ensure the persons appearance before a court
In the interests of the person being arrested
In the public interest

Examples: To stop the offence, offence is of a serious nature, address is unknown, declines to give details, CADD, prevent absconding, following departmental guidelines.