Detox Procedures

Question 1

Section 36, Policing Act 2008

Answer 1

Intoxicated person:
- Can’t protect themselves from physical harm
- Likely to cause physical harm to another
- Likely to cause damage to property

Question 2

Procedures

Answer 2

1) Take home
2) Take to temporary shelter
3) Take to Police Station
• max 24hrs hold at station
• additional 24 hrs for medical assessment if still intoxicated