Powers Of Search-Person

Question 1

Where can the power given under s1 PACE 1984 be exercised?

Answer 1

In any place that the public have access, whether they have paid or not but it is not a private dwelling.
Also any person or vehicle (in/on).

Question 2

Who can exercise the powers under s1 PACE 1984 and what limitations are there in terms of the extent of search?

Answer 2

A constable or designated person.

In public you can only search the Jacket, out coat and gloves. (JOG)

Question 3

What is the meaning of “detain” as it refers to s1 PACE 1984?

Answer 3

With the officer and are prevented from leaving until the search has been completed.
Reasonable force can be used under s117 PACE.

Question 4

What must the person be told prior to a search?

GO-WISELY

Answer 4

Grounds of search,
Object of search,
Warrant card shown, 
Identity of the PC,
Station of the PC,
Entitlement of a copy of the form,
Legal power used,
You are detained for the purpose of the search.

Question 5

What can be used to build “reasonable grounds to suspect”?

SHACKS

Answer 5

Seen,
Heard,
Actions,
Conversation,
Knowledge,
Smell.

Question 6

In relation to s1 PACE 1984, would the Police need a warrant to force entry to an unattended vehicle?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Does a s23 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 relate to vehicles and people?

Answer 7

Yes