Obligations and Powers Part 2 Flashcards
Section 19:
Power to search any person found in place or vehicle when executing search warrant for drugs
Section 127:
Power to:
- Enter any place
- To locate the vehicle to execute the Search Warrant if
- RGTB that the vehicle is there
Do Police cover costs for damages to rental properties made during a search?
Generally no. Owner building insurance may cover any repairs.
The method of entry and manner of search must be reasonable.
What happens if someone complains about damage to property during a search?
Constable must not attempt to rectify damage on behalf of Police.
Complaint should be directed by O/C to the District Commander
When completing a report about damage to property caused during a search, what must the report include?
- The circumstances
- Grounds for execution
- Damage caused
- Outcome of Search Warrant
- Details regarding the owner of the property
- Basis of claim
- Steps taken by Police
Explain what should be done to secure the premise after a search
Officers should make every attempt to prevent loss by ensuring property is secure.
- Liaising with owner
- Engaging a contractor at owners request
- Boarding up windows
