Policing Act 2008

Question 1

Policing Act 2008

Section 32, Identifying Particulars … what does this include ?

Answer 1

• Name, Address, DOB
• Photo
• Fingerprints, Palmprints, Footprints

Question 2

Policing Act 2008
Section 33, Identifying Particulars for summons …

If good cause to suspect a person has committed offence, are you allowed to use reasonable force to secure the persons identifying particulars and if they fail to give the particulars, is it another offence ?

Answer 2

Reasonable Force - Yes

Offence - Yes (only after being cautioned)

Question 3

Policing Act 2008
Section 36, Care and Protection of intoxicated people … if found in public place or trespassing on private property, may detain if reasonably believes …?

Answer 3

• incapable protecting self from physical harm
• likely cause harm to another
• likely cause damage to property
  AND
• Constable satisfied not reasonably practicable to take home or to temporary shelter

Question 4

Policing Act 2008

Section 36, Care and Protection of intoxicated people … once detained under ss(1), when should they be released ?

Answer 4

• As soon as person not intoxicated

- no longer than 12 hours, unless health practitioner recommends (up to) 12 hrs more

Question 5

Policing Act 2008
Section 36, Care and Protection of intoxicated people … what must a health practitioner satisfy himself with, when recommending further detention for care and protection ?

Answer 5

• person intoxicated and incapable of protecting self
• does not have health needs that require medical attention
• not practicable to return home or to temporary shelter