Policing Act 2008

Question 1

Section 32 - what are Identifying particulars?

Answer 1

Biographical details (name, address and DOB)
Photo or visual image
Finger/palm and foot prints

Question 2

How must you take a persons identifying particulars

Answer 2

In a reasonable manner given the circumstances

May use reasonable force to secure the identifying particulars

Question 3

S 36 - care and protection of intoxicated people.

Can detain and take into custody under what circumstances?

Answer 3

The constable believes

1. Incapable of protecting themselves from physical harm
2. Likely to cause physical harm to another
3. Likely to cause significant damage to property

And it is not practicable to provide for a persons care at their place of residence or at a temporary shelter

Question 4

A person detained for intoxication must be

Answer 4

Released as soon as intoxication ceases

Must not be detained for longer than 12 hrs unless a doctor recommends further detaining for not more than another 12 hrs

Question 5

Policing Act 2008 “Intoxicated”means

Answer 5

Observably affected by alcohol, drugs or substances to such a degree that speech, balance, co-ordination or behaviour is clearly impaired

Question 6

Policing Act 2008 - what does temporary shelter mean

Answer 6

Place (other than a place operated by police) that is capable of providing care and protection of an intoxicated person

Question 7

What must be satisfied for a doctor to authorise further intoxicated detention

Answer 7

1. Remain intoxicated and can’t protect themselves
2. Does not have any medical needs that require medical attention
3. Not practical to provide for care at their place or a temp shelter
   Does not