PPRA 2 Flashcards
What is a reason for arresting an adult without a warrant when an offence has been committed
- to prevent further offending
- establish the person’s identity;
- Ensure appearance before the courts
- Prevent interference with witness and evidence
- Prevent a person fleeing from a police officer
- Domestic and Family Violence
- Seriousness of the offence
When would you arrest a person after being instructed by another Officer
it is not practicable for the instructing officer to personally arrest the person
When would you give the person the right to call a lawyer or friend and requirements attached
- An indictable offence
- May call lawyer or family to be present during questioning
- Must delay reasonable time to allow person to arrive prior to questioning
What information is provided when required to provide Police details and when would you present this to a person.
Name, Rank and Station
- Arresting a person
- Searching Person, Place, Vehicle
- seizing property
- Stopping or detaining a person or vehicle
- Giving a direction
- Entering a place to make inquiries
PPRA 633
Safe guards for oral direction and requirements
If the person fails to comply with the direction or requirement, a police officer must,warn the person—
(a)it is an offence to fail to comply with the direction or requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and
(b)the person may be arrested for the offence
What is a requirement when using powers under OPM 2.1.2
When exercising power there s a legislation requirement to register the enforcement act.
PPRA 415
Applies to a relevant person in the company of a Police Officer for questioning as a suspect about their involvement in the commission of an indictable offence.
