PC Searching Flashcards
Section 32 of PACE gives us the power to search?
Upon arrest
Providing the arrest is made in a place other than the police station
When can a section 32 search be conducted?
When a constable has RGB the person may have-
Dangerous implement
Implement to escape
Evidence
What can be search in public view?
Jacket
Outer garment
Gloves
What gives us the power to search in custody
Section 54 PACE
What does GOWISELYD stand for?
Grounds Object Warrant card Identity Station Entitled to a copy of your search Lawful power You are detained for a search Do you understand
What section of PACE covers searching.
A
What does S1 PACE allow us to do?
Detain in order to search Any person, vehicle or anything in or on a vehicle In a public place If we have RGS we will find Prohibited or stolen items
What can we search for under S1 PACE?
Stolen articles Prohibited articles relating to - going equipped -TWOC - offensive weapons -bladed articles - fraud -criminal damage - category 4 fireworks
Under what power can we search for drugs?
S23 misuse of drugs act 1971
Under what power can we search for firearms and ammunition?
S47 firearms act 1968
Under what power can we search for bladed articles?
S1 PACE
S139 criminal justice act 1988
Under what power can we search for psychoactive substances?
S36/37 Psychoactive substances act 2016
What is a S60 search?
A search authorised by an individual at inspector level or above, which allows a constable the power to search any individual in a specific area for a given time period