Police Procedure Flashcards
Vision Statement of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
To make every place in Trinidad and Tobago safe.
Mission Statement of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
In partnership with the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago we provide for
safe and secure communities and other places through professional
policing, focused leadership and consistent, high-quality service
Motto of the Police Service
To Protect and Serve with P.R.I.D.E
Badge of rank SDO
Inspector of Police
Sergeant of Police
Corporal of Police
Constable
(Constable- Plain uniform – no badge)
(Corporal-Two chevrons)
(Sergeant - Three chevrons)
(Inspector- Two metal bars)
Badge of rank of SDO
Commissioner of Police
Deputy Commissioner of Police
Assistant Commissioner of Police
Senior Superintendent of Police
Superintendent of Police
Assistant Superintendent of Police
1)Commissioner of Police Cross-tipped staves surrounded by a wreath with a
star above, and a T&T shield surrounded by a wreath
above the star.
2)Deputy Commissioner of Police Cross-tipped staves surrounded by a wreath with two
stars above.
3)Assistant Commissioner of Police Cross-tipped staves surrounded by a wreath with a
star above.
4)Senior Superintendent of Police One star with a T&T shield surrounded by a wreath above.
5)Superintendent of Police A T&T shield surrounded by a wreath.
6)Assistant Superintendent of Police Two stars.
What is saluting
A salute is a gesture of respect or goodwill which requires officers to raise their hands to the
peak of their headdress and bring the hand down smartly to their side.
All members of the Service in uniform shall pay compliments to the under mentioned
by saluting
Their excellencies, the President and his wife.
(ii) The Honourable Prime Minister.
(iii) Members of Cabinet.
(iv) The Chief Justice, all judges of the Appeal Court and other judges of the High
Court.
(v) President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(vi) The Chairman of the Tobago House of Assembly.
(vii) Chairman of the Police Service Commission.
(d) Members of the Service, when in uniform, shall salute officers’ senior in rank to
themselves in the services listed hereunder:
(i) Commissioned officers of the Defence Force;
(ii) First Division officers of the Fire Service;
(iii) Officers of and above the rank of Assistant Superintendent of the Prison
Service.
Paying of compliments in a vehicle
Police officers who are sitting in a vehicle which is stationary, shall pay compliments by sitting to
attention and giving an eyes’ right or left as the case may be, and the driver of such vehicle shall
place his hands on the steering wheel.
Paying of compliments when mounted
Police officers when mounted on horseback, shall pay compliments by sitting upright and giving a
hand salute.
Paying of compliments in a charge room
On the arrival of a senior officer on a visit to a charge room the following actions shall be taken:
(a) The first officer on duty who observes the arrival of the visiting officer shall call the charge
room personnel to attention.
(b) The senior officer on duty in the charge room shall salute and report on the state of his district.
- Paying of compliments to the national anthem
First Division officers in uniform shall pay compliments by saluting when the national anthem of
Trinidad and Tobago and all other nations are being played. All Second Division officers must stand
smartly to attention.
Paying of compliments to the national flag
First Division officers in uniform shall salute while the national flag is being raised, lowered or
carried on parade. Second Division officers must stand at attention.
Compliments to be reciprocated
(1) Where a party of junior officers are paying compliments to a First Division officer, the most
senior officer in that party shall salute and the other officers will stand to attention.
(2) It shall be the duty of the First Division officer to whom a compliment is paid to return a
salute with the courtesy it deserves.
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(3) Where two or more First Division officers are together, the senior shall return the
compliment.
Non-paying of Compliments
A police officer shall not be required to pay compliments in public view to First Division officers of
the plainclothes sections of the Police Service—
(a) When in control of any mechanically propelled vehicle that is in motion.
(b) When actually engaged in directing traffic.
(c) When on any other duty that requires an officer’s full attention (e.g., crowd control).
- Paying of compliments to the national anthem
First Division officers in uniform shall pay compliments by saluting when the national anthem of
Trinidad and Tobago and all other nations are being played. All Second Division officers must stand
smartly to attention.
Armed sentries will present arms to
to:
(a) His Excellency, The President.
(b) The Honourable Prime Minister.
(c) The Honourable Chief Justice.
(d) Members of Cabinet.
(e) First Division officers of and above the rank of Superintendent.
(f) Commissioned officers of and above the rank of Major of the Defence Force.
List all the Divisions
Port of Spain
Western
Eastern
Northern
Southern
Central
Tobago
North northern
South western
North eastern
North central
signifies that it is your duty as a police officer: -
To be impartial in the performance of your duties i.e., not to be influenced by an
individual’s race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion, etc.
To be loyal to the continued existence and preservation of the democratic state of
Trinidad and Tobago.
To preserve the peace.
To faithfully discharge your duties according to law.
To disclose information coming into your possession as a result of your office only
when authorized to do so.
To protect any secrets that comes to your knowledge in the course of your duti
OATHS RE: COURT PROCEDURE
OATH TO BE TAKEN WHEN RETURNING AN AFFIDAVIT:
I, (NUMBER. RANK. FULLNAME solemnly swear/ solemnly, sincerely and
truly affirm) that this is my signature and the contents of this my affidavit are/is true
and correct.
2. OATH TO BE TAKEN WHEN OBTAINING A WARRRANT:
I, (NUMBER. RANK. FULLNAME solemnly swear/ solemnly, sincerely and
truly affirm) that this is my signature and the contents of this my information are*
/is true and correct.
3. OATH TO BE TAKEN BEFORE GIVING EVIDENCE IN A SUMMARY
COURT:
I, (NUMBER. RANK. FULLNAME solemnly swear) that the evidence I give to the
court in this case * (or these cases) shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth.
I, (NUMBER. RANK. FULLNAME solemnly, sincerely and truly affirm) that the
evidence I give to the court in this case * (or these cases) shall be the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
4. OATH TO BE TAKEN IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE
PRELIMINARY INQUIRY INTO AN INDICTABLE CASE(S):
I, I, (NUMBER. RANK. FULLNAME solemnly swear/ solemnly, sincerely and
truly affirm) that the evidence I give to the Court in this inquiry shall be the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
5. OATH TO BE TAKEN IN THE HIGH COURT BEFORE A JUDGE AND
JURY FOR AN INDICTABLE OFFENCE:
I, I, (NUMBER. RANK. FULLNAME solemnly swear/ solemnly, sincerely and
truly affirm) that the evidence I shall give to the court and to the jury sworn in this
case between the state of Trinidad and Tobago and the prisoner* (or prisoners) at
the bar, shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
- General duties of police officer
A police officer
(a) shall preserve the peace and detect crimes and other breaches of the law;
(b) may arrest, charge and bring before a summary court a person found committing any offence
rendering him liable to arrest without warrant, or whom he may reasonably suspect of having
committed any such offence;
(c) may summon before a summary court a person whom he reasonably suspects of committing
an offence;
(d) may prosecute a person who commits any offence;
(e) shall serve and execute at any time, including Sundays, all processes which he may be
directed to serve or execute;
(f) shall keep order in and within the precincts and in the vicinity of all courts during all sittings
of such courts;
(g) shall repress internal disturbances; and
(h) shall generally do and perform all the duties appertaining to the office of a constable.
On duty attire and appearance of and officer
Police officers when on duty must always be cleanly and smartly attired. They shall not appear in
the public view improperly dressed.
Traffic Branch was established, comprising of one (1) officer and eighteen (18) men.
1930
(Date) Setting up a Police Service Commission.
1960 l
First Woman Commissioner of Police- Earla Harewood Christopher
2023
Dr Dwayne Gibbs was appointed Commissioner of Police when
2010
Police Headquarters was destroyed by fire during the attempted coup
1990
New Police Headquarters was erected at the Corner of Edward and Sackvill
1991
Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation.
1962
St. James Barracks used as female prison, hospital and training centre for police.
1890
(Date) The police were given the duties of postmen and mail carriers, and police stations also
functioned as post offices; the Police Mounted Branch was instituted for this specific
purpose.
1851
Butler Riots.
1937
(Date) Trinidad and Tobago Constabulary became the Trinidad and Tobago Police Force; Inspector
General of Police became Commissioner of Police.
1938
drafted females into the forces.
1955
Setting up a Police Service Commission.
1960
What is a Pocket Diary
Pocket Diary” refers to an official diary approved by the Commissioner of Police and issued to all
police officers.
What should be done when a Pocket Diaries is loss
1) It shall be the duty of all police officers to secure their pocket diaries against loss.
(2) A police officer shall immediately report the loss of his pocket diary as soon as such loss is
discovered, giving details of the circumstances surrounding the loss
Production of Diaries in Court Orderly Room and Court
(1) Police officers attending court orderly room and court shall take with them their official
pocket diaries in which there are entries relating to the specific cases in which they have to give
evidence.
(2) The pocket diaries shall be regarded as exhibits and will be available for reference by, or
production to, the court and shall be kept until the expiration of such cases.
When can pocket dairy be Inspected
1) Pocket diaries must be produced for inspection and initialling on the following occasions:
(a) to the Second Division officer-in-charge station/branch every day;
(b) when returning to a station of duty or from leave;
(c) when leaving a station of duty or on leave (except in cases of emergency);
(d) when visited on duty by a senior officer;
(e) on any other occasion at the request of a senior.
What is Purpose of the Pocket Diary
The pocket diary is the police officer’s best safeguard against allegations of dishonesty and acting in
bad faith when performing his/her duties. Therefore, the officer shall –
(a) record therein all activities connected with the performance of his duties;
When should you have your Possession of Pocket Diary
Police officers shall have in their possession at all times their officially issued pocket diaries.
Define property
Property refers to any animal, article or thing, which came into possession of the police
either through finding, seizure or any other lawful means.
Define Found Property
1) Property required as court exhibits shall be handed over to the property manager as
soon as is practicable.
What is Prisoner Property
Prisoner property refers to any item, article or thing found in the possession, or on the
person, of someone in lawful custody which may or may not be required for production in court
as an exhibit.
What is Dangerous Drugs
Dangerous drugs refer to any narcotic drug or thing that contains such a drug or
psychotropic substance as listed in the First and Second Schedules of the Dangerous Drugs Act
N0. 38 of 1991 (as amended Chapter 11:25)
What is General Property
1) General property refers to all types of property mentioned above, inclusive of
exhibits, that are lodged with the property manager at divisional Headquarters including the
Criminal Investigations Department of a police station for safe keeping or for another lawful
purpose.
(2)
What precautions should be taking when OPENING OF CELLS
A cell in which prisoners are confined shall be opened by lesson fewer than two police officers.
What is the precautions whe. SEARCHING OF PRISONERS
(1) A prisoner shall be searched on arrest, on arrival at the police station and immediately
before being placed in a cell and again on being taken from the cell.
(2) At a police station a male prisoner shall be searched by two male police officers and
a female prisoner by a female officer.
When should a prisoner be Feed
1) The Commissioner may fix the daily ration for a prisoner in police custody.
(2) A prisoner shall be fed three times daily at 7:30 am, 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm or as near
as possible to these hours.
(3) A prisoner may be supplied with food from outside, but the officer in charge of the
reception area shall examine all such food.
What should done when a prisoner is SICK
(1) When a prisoner reports sick, the senior police officer at the police station shall
immediately notify the appropriate government medical officer or take the prisoner to a duly
qualified medical practitioner or institution.
(2) Upon notice under sub-regulation (1), the government medical officer, duly qualified
practitioner or medical institution may order the prisoner to be taken to a public hospital and he
shall be escorted to such hospital in custody.
What is patrol
The movement of an officer in a designated area for the purpose of protecting citizens and detecting crimes
What is a beat
road, street area where a police officer patrol
What Patrol register
Is a record of leave and going of officer for patrol it should include
Date,time, area, identification
What is Day
6am to 6pm
What is night patrol
6pm to 6am
Who chose the beat
Any First division officer inchagre
If a section and division
What is the duties of a patrol officer
Crime prevention
Criminal apprehension
Maintaining law and order
Investigating road traffic accidents
Directing traffic
Duties of Sdo in charge of station
Brief officer on
Any missing person
Stolen vehicle
Wanted person
Traffic problem
Issue officer with arm and ammunition
Hand cuff
flash lights at night
What the should a police officer do after be brief
The patrolling officer should note down everything thing they where brief on in there pocket dairy the sdo in charge should sign the pocket dairy
What the should a police officer do after be brief
The patrolling officer should note down everything thing they where brief on in there pocket dairy the sdo in charge should sign the pocket dairy
What is Gaoler
Is a prison officer
What is Gaoler
Is a prison officer
Thing a officer should know about beat and patrol
Should know name of street
Hospital
Member of parliament
Government minister
name of government department
Important people
Fire hydrant
Place of importance
Taxi
Bus stop
Location
Identify thief criminals and wanted person
Thing a officer shall do on patrol
Correctly and neatly dress
Have baton whistles pocket dairy pencils
Get on beat on time
patrol continuously
Check security of building
Assistant and render aid
Regulate traffic
Prevent offense
Help children invalid blind and aged
Pay attention to expose good
Make note in pocket dairy
Be polite and cretinous
Thing an office
Thing you should not on beat patrol
Ignore offense committed in his view
Allow person to commit offense and then prosecute them
Smoke eat or drink intoxication liquor
Officer may leave hiis beat when
When properly relieved
Completion of tour of duty
Going to the
