Pol Flashcards
What does Section 18 subsection 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence act 1984 allow ?
- Power to search after arrest for an indictable offence, if he has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is on the premises evidence that relates to
a) the offence
b) some other indictable offence which is connected or similar to that offence.
What is needed for a PNC check ? and in what order ?
NASCH Name - last name first age (date of birth sex colour height
What do we need to make sure we have grounds for a section 32 search
DIE
Danger to himself or others
Investigation
Escape from lawful custody and evidence related to an offence
Public Order Act 1986 Section 5
A person is guilty of an offence if he—
(a)uses threatening words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour, or
(b)displays any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening, within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby.
(2)An offence under this section may be committed in a public or a private place, except that no offence is committed where the words or behaviour are used, or the writing, sign or other visible representation is displayed, by a person inside a dwelling and the other person is also inside that or another dwelling.
(3)It is a defence for the accused to prove—
(a)that he had no reason to believe that there was any person within hearing or sight who was likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress, or
(b)that he was inside a dwelling and had no reason to believe that the words or behaviour used, or the writing, sign or other visible representation displayed, would be heard or seen by a person outside that or any other dwelling, or
(c)that his conduct was reasonable.
Not about who sees it it’s about the capability.
What is section 32 of the Police and Criminal evidence
Can search under arrest other than a police station
IDCOPPLAN
Investigation Disappearance Child and Vulnerable adult Obstruction of the highway/investigation Physical harm Public decency Loss or Damage to Property Address Name
What does Section 18 subsection 2,3,4 of the police and criminal evidence act 1984 state?
2) a constable may seize and retain anything which he may search under subsection1
3) the power to search only where reasonably required to discover such evidence
4) powers may not be exercised unless an officer the rank of inspector or above authorises it in writing.
What does subsection 5 of the section 18 PACE 1984 state ? What is 5A ?
a constable may conduct a search under subsection 1
a) before the person is taken to the police station or released on bail under section 30A
b) without obtaining an authorisation under subsection (4) if the condition of subsection (5A is satisfied.
5A) The condition is that the presence of the person at a place other than a police station is necessary for the effective investigation of the offence.
What is subsection 6 to 8 of section 18 PACE 1984
6) if an officer conducts a search under subsection 5A he must inform an officer of the rank of inspector and above as soon as practically possible.
7) an officer who
a) authorises a search
b) Is informed under subsection above shall make a record in writing
i) for the grounds of the search
ii) of the nature of the evidence that was sought
8) if the person who was in occupation or control of the premises at the time of the search is in police detention at the time the record is to be made the officer shall make the record as part of his custody record.
What does Section 32 of PACE 1984 give you the power to do ?
a constable may search an arrested person, where the person to be searched has been arrested at a place other than a police station. If the officer has reasonable belied that the arrested person may be a danger to himself or others.
Name the different components of the national decision making model
1) Gather information
2) Do a threat assessment THRIVE
3) Consider powers and policy
4) Identify options and contingencies
5) take action and review what happened
What does the THRIVE+ pneumonic stand for?
1) threat
2) harm
3) risk
4) Investigation
5) vulnerability
6) engagement
+ prevention
Human rights act 1998 and the equality act 2010, what does PLAN stand for?
Proportionate
Legal
accountable
Necessary
What is the National intelligence model for ?
Using intelligence to determine key priorities in policing
What are the three parts to the national intelligence model ?
Level 1- Local BCU level, capable of being managed by local resources
Level 2- forces and regional- forces, inter forces and regional usually requires different resources.
Level 3- national- in relation to the most serious and organised crime.
What are Victims entitled to under the Victim code of Practice ? (12 points)
1) to be able to understand and be understood
2) To have the crime recorded without delay
3) To be provided with information when reporting the crime
4) To be referred ( with permission) to services that support victims, to have this support tailored to their needs.
5) to be provided with information about compensation
6) to be provided with information about investigation and prosecution
7) to make a victim personal statement
8) to be given information about trial, trial process and role as a witness
9) To be given information about outcome and any appeals
10) to have expenses paid and property returned
11) to be given information about offender following conviction
12) to make a complaint about your rights not being met.
What is stated in Subsection i to iv of section 139 of the criminal justice act 1988?
