Module 2 Flashcards
What mnemonics can help us establish reasonable grounds?
P - paint the scene, what has happened, what you know
O - observe, what seen?
S - smell, what can you smell?
H - hear, what have you heard?
Also: S - seen H - heard A - actions C - conversations K - knowledge S - smell
Define reasonable grounds for suspicion
Reasonable grounds for suspicion depend on the circumstance in each case.
There must be an objective basis for that suspicion,
based on facts, information and/or intelligence,
which are relevant to the likelihood of finding an article of a certain kind.
‘Grounds to believe’ must be…?
- More substantial than suspicion
- Able to justify where belief comes from
What Disposal Options are there on the street?
- Arrest
- Summons
- Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) or Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND)
- Caution
- Restorative Justice
- Persuade, Advise, Warn (P.A.W)
- No Further Action (NFA)
When using force, what must we consider?
Is it P.L.A.N.E ?
- Proportionate
- Legal
- Accountable
- Necessary
- Ethical
What specific section of legislation gives the police power to use force?
Section 117 - Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Apart from PACE 1984, what other legislation can police use in reference to use of force?
Section 3 - Criminal Law Act 1967
Common Law
Section 76 - Criminal Justice Immigration Act 2008
(NOTE: these are any person powers)
Common Law use of force (self defence) states:
If you have an honestly held belief that you or another are in imminent danger, you may use such force as is reasonable and necessary to avert such danger.
(Beckford v Queen 1988)
Section 3 - Criminal Law Act 1967 states:
A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime, or in the effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders or persons unlawfully at large.
Section 117 - Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 states:
…The officer may use reasonable force if necessary in the exercise of the power. This allows police officers, where necessary, to use reasonable force to exercise their powers under PACE.
Use of Force - Tactical options (methods/behaviour)
- Communication (LEAPS model)
- OST (contact & cover)
- Stance
- Body language
- Danger signals
- Dynamic risk assessment
Use of Force - Tactical options (equipment)
- Radio
- Open hand
- Cuffs
- Baton
- Spray
- Taser
- Firearms
Where do you record ‘use of force’?
- Pocket Note Book (PNB)
- Evidence and Actions Book (EAB)
- MG11
- Met ‘use of force’ form
- Inform supervisor
Section 117 PACE 1984 allows police officers to use force for what reasons?
- Sec 1 PACE - Stop & Search
- Sec 16 PACE - executing a warrant
- Sec 17 PACE - Powers of entry
- Sec 18 PACE - search (certain) premises after arrest
- Sec 19 PACE - lawfully on premises, seizure
- Sec 24 PACE - Code G arrests
- Sec 32 PACE - searching a person or place (in or was in before arrest) after arrest
- Sec 54 PACE - searching a person after arrest at a police station
What is the National Intelligence Model (NIM)?
The NIM is a model used by senior managers to help them formulate strategic direction by assisting them to make tactical resourcing decisions and manage risk, although every member of staff has a role to play in making the NIM work.
How many levels of NIM are there? and what are they?
3 levels of NIM
- National
- Service
- Local