PNB and MDT Flashcards
What does PNB and MDT stand for?
Pocket Notebook
Mobile Data Terminal
Who can look at your PNB?
Me Supervisors Sergeants Investigating officers Solicitors Magistrates Judge Barristers
When should your PNB be used?
Justify using force
What is the minimum time to keep your PNB?
7 years
What should be written in your PNB?
justification Time name of people involved/ witnesses impact factors descriptions evidence single/double crewed value of stolen item fear factors nature of incident
When should you make PNB entries?
ASAP
What should you do if your PNB is not available?
- have it on you at ALL times
- any piece of paper
If your PNB is not available then the piece of paper you wrote on will become your original notes
What are the three types of PNB entries
First account entry
Full account entry
Delayed entry
What will be included in the first account entry?
Victims name, address, number
Victim signature
(any info you can get written down quickly in the event you need to leave)
What will be included in the full account entry?
- full details of what happened
- description of suspect
DO THIS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
What is a delayed response?
when you start writing your full account but then get called to another job
What should be in capitals in your PNB?
Days Dates Times Address Place Surname Direct speech
When you have arrested an individual what is it important to write in your PNB?
any significant statements
What should you tell the FCR when conducing a PNC or NICHE check?
NASCH
Name Age and POB Sex Colour - IC codes Height
What does ‘Continuity of Evidence’ mean?
When you have seized evidence, its location must always be accounted for at any one moment in time