Obligations

Question 1

Section 125

Rules and Obligations when searching persons.

Answer 1

R.A.N.
Reason-Act-Name.

• “Hey my name is Constable Gordon from the New Plymouth Police Department.
• Under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 I am going to search you.
• to ensure that you don’t have anything that can harm any person or facilitate your escape”

Question 2

Section 131: Searching a Place or Vehicle

Answer 2

Before initial entry you must :

• Identify yourself by name or unique identifier
• Announce your intention to enter and search under the search and surveillance act 2012
• If you are not in uniform, provide proof of identity

Question 3

Section 169 : Reporting Use of Powers

Answer 3

When using a warrantless power of entry, search or surveillance you must do a notification.

It must contain:

• Short summary of circumstances
• Reasons you needed to exercise warrantless power
• Whether any evidential material was seized
• Whether any criminal proceedings are being considered as a result off the evidential material.