Introduction into Policing

Question 1

Actus Reus

Men’s Rea

Answer 1

Persons actions or lack of actions

Persons guilty knowledge

Question 2

Summary Only

Indictment Only

Either Way

Answer 2

Less serious (magistrates) Common assault/driving offences/drunk and disorderly)

Most serious cases (crown) Rape/Murder/Robbery

Either court depending on threshold

Question 3

Policing By Consent

Answer 3

Long standing philosophy of British policing encapsulated by Robert Peels 9 principles of Policing. Consent of the wider society and not an individual

Question 4

Human Rights Act 1998

Answer 4

2- Right to life
3- Prohibition of Torture
4- Prohibition of Slavery
5- Right to Liberty
6- Right to a Fair Trial
7- No Punishment without Law
8- Right to Private Life
9- Freedom of Thought and Religion
10- Freedom of Expression
11- Freedom of Assembly
12- Right to Marry
14- Prohibition of Discrimination

Question 5

P
L
A
N

Answer 5

Proportionate
Legal
Accountable
Necessary

Question 6

10 Standards of Profession Behaviour

Answer 6

Honesty and Integrity
Authority and Respect
Equality and Diversity
Use of Force
Orders and Instructions
Duties and Responsibilities
Confidentiality
Fitness for Work
Conduct
Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct

Question 7

9 Policing Principles

Answer 7

Accountable
Fairness
Honesty
Integrity
Leadership
Objectivity
Openness
Respect 
Selflessness

Question 8

PACE 1984

Code A

Answer 8

A- The powers of Stop and Search

Question 9

PACE 1984

Code B

Answer 9

Search of premises and seizure of any property found on premises or person

Question 10

PACE 1984

Code C

Answer 10

The detention, treatment and questioning of suspects by police officers

Question 11

PACE 1984

Code D

Answer 11

The identification of person by police officers, protects the right of suspects before and after arrest

Question 12

PACE 1984

Code E

Answer 12

The audio recording of interviews with suspects

Question 13

PACE 1984

Code F

Answer 13

The visual recording of interviews with suspects

Question 14

PACE 1984

Code G

Answer 14

The statutory power of arrest by police officers

Question 15

PACE 1984

Code H

Answer 15

The detention of suspects of being a terrorist under S41 of terrorism act 2000

Question 16

Equality Act 2010

9 Characteristics

Answer 16

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment 
Marriage and Civil Partnerships 
Race
Religion
Sex
Sexual orientation
Pregnancy or Maternity

Question 17

NDM

Answer 17

P- powers an policies
O-options and contingencies
A-action
R-review

Question 18

Use of Force

Answer 18

Sect 3 Criminal Law Act 1967-
Person may use force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime or effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders

Sect 117 PACE 1984-
provides a power for a Constable to use reasonable force when they are lawfully using a power under the same act

Common Law-
A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances as he honestly believes them to be in the defence of himself or another