Powers Of Search A Person

Question 1

In relation to searching a person, State the meaning of “young person” as taken from the legislation

Answer 1

Any person under the age of 18

Question 1

In relation to searching a person, What powers does the confiscation of alcohol (young persons) act 1997 confer on police?

Answer 1

Power to require person to surrender anything in their possession containing alcohol

Question 2

When a person is arrested at a police station front desk, is there often a power under section 32 of PACE to search them for dangerous articles?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

May an officer require a suspect of the same sex to remove their baseball cap if in public view during a search of that person?

Answer 3

No

This is further than JOG removal.

Question 4

Can a s1 PACE search be conducted on the basis of no more then reasonable grounds to suspect possession of stolen or prohibited items?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What is the mnemonic to recall the categories of items that can be searched for?

Answer 5

DIE

Danger
Implement
Evidence

Question 6

How far can an officer go when searching a person in public?

Answer 6

JOG

Jacket
Outerwear
Gloves