Mnemonics

Question 1

What is the mnemonic for powers/necessity of arrest? (Sec. 24 P.A.C.E 1984)

Answer 1

C ​child or other vulnerable person (to protect)
O ​obstruction of the highway (unlawful)
P ​physical injury (to prevent person suffering +/ or causing to self or another)
P ​public decency (to prevent an offence of)
L ​loss or damage to property (to prevent)
A ​address not known or reasonable grounds to doubt
N ​name not readily ascertained
N ​name reasonable grounds to doubt
E ​effective & prompt investigation of offence or conduct of the person
D ​disappearance of person (preventing prosecution)

Question 2

What is the mnemonic for searching a person?

Answer 2

G    Grounds
O  Object
W  Warrant Card
I   Identity 
S   Station
E     Entitlement
L    Legal Power Used
Y  You are detained for the purposes of a search

Question 3

What is the mnemonic for powers of arrest for Police Officers/Civilians?

Answer 3

D During ​Police / Civilians
A After ​Police / Civilians
B Before ​Police only
S Suspected ​Police only

Question 4

What is the mnemonic when attending a scene of a crime?

Answer 4

P Protect
A Assess
C Communicate

Question 5

When dealing with minor offences, which mnemonic can be used?

Answer 5

P ​Persuade
A ​Advise
W ​Warn

Question 6

What mnemonic can be used for searching a person following an arrest?

(Sec. 32(a) P.A.C.E 1984)

Answer 6

D ​Danger to Person
I ​Implement to Escape
E ​Evidence of Any Offence

Question 7

What mnemonic can be used for searching a premises upon an arrest? (Sec. 32(b) P.A.C.E 1984)

Answer 7

P ​Place
I ​Immediately before
E ​Evidence relating To THAT offence

Question 8

Which mnemonic can be used for the extent of a person search?

Answer 8

J ​ Jacket
O ​Outer Coat
G ​Gloves

Question 9

What mnemonic applies to Powers of Entry? (Sec. 17 P.A.C.E 1984)

Answer 9

P ​Pursuit of a person unlawfully at large - Immediate Pursuit
L ​Life & limb or prevent serious damage to property
E ​Execute a warrant
A ​Arrest for an indictable offence (+either way)
S ​Specified in an act
E ​Escape from lawful detention

Question 10

Which mnemonic applies to Powers of Seizure?

Answer 10

C   ​Concealed
L  ​Loss
A  ​Altering
D  ​Destruction
D   ​Damage

Question 11

Which mnemonic describes the interview model?

Answer 11

P ​Planning & Preparation
E ​Engage & Explain
A ​Account, Clarification & Challenge
C​Closure
E ​Evaluation

Question 12

What are the 5WH questions?

Answer 12

Who, What, Why, Where, When, How

Question 13

What is the mnemonic for articles carried during Aggravated Burglary?

Answer 13

W ​Weapon of Offence
I ​Imitation Firearm
F ​Firearm
E ​Explosive

Question 14

What is the mnemonic for mechanically-propelled vehicles?

Answer 14

S ​Steam
E ​Electric
P ​Petrol
D ​Diesel
O ​Oil
G Gas

Question 15

Which mnemonic is used for justification of a Stop and Search?

Answer 15

S   ​Seen
H ​Heard
A ​Actions
C ​Conversations
K ​Knowledge
S ​Smell

Question 16

What is the mnemonic for drunkenness in a public place?

Answer 16

U​Unsteady On Feet

V ​Vomit
I  ​Incoherent
B ​Breath smells of intoxicating liquor
E  ​Eyes glazed / bloodshot
S  ​Speech slurred

Question 17

Which mnemonic helps with when to give a NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)?

Answer 17

D ​Dangerous, careless & inconsiderate
E ​Exceeding speed limit
F ​Fail to conform to directions of a police officer
F ​Fail to conform to traffic signs
L ​Leaving vehicle in dangerous position
A ​Aid and abet the above.

Question 18

Which mnemonic applies to Request/require a breath test?

Answer 18

T ​Traffic
O ​Offence
A ​Accident and
D ​Driving under suspicion of alcohol