Review SO & IO

Question 0

what are the main principles/definition of arrest

Answer 0

1) total restraint of a person for however short a time
2) actual seizure or touching a person with a view to detaining him
3) on arrest, person “must be told” he is under arrest & for “what offence”, unless the circumstances are such that the offender must know the nature of the alleged offence.
4) merely telling the person that he is under arrest is not sufficient unless the party submits and goes with the arresting member.
5) a person improperly arrested has grounds for action.

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Question 1

what is the main purpose of arrest

Answer 1

enable offender to be prosecuted. Simply as a means of bringing person to court.

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Question 2

explain section s458 of CA

Answer 2

any person can make an arrest whether a member of the police force or not

“Finds committing” any offence. BORG for 1or more of the following reasons;

1) prevent “Continuation” of an offence
2) ensure “Appearance” of offender before court
3) “Preserve” public order
4) “Safety” or welfare of member of the public

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Question 3

explain s459 CA

Answer 3

member of the police force at any time without warrant apprehend

person committing an IO

Question 4

what does LEDR stand for

what is it used for

what is the process of getting it mopf

Answer 4

Leap Electronic Data Recorder

allows mopf record crime incidents directly rather than filling in leap forms. generally taken on watch house duties or an attending member.

mainly reports cold property crimes where offender is no longer at the scene.

• criminal & wilful damage
• burglary
• theft from a motor car
• theft
• theft of bicycle

1) Mopf completes ledr computerised report. Ledr will automatically notify local crime desk.
2) local crime desk will review electronic report, decide what action is needed & then forward the details to CDEB.
3) information then available to all mopf.

Question 5

what does LEAP stand for

what is it used for

what is the process to getting it to mopf

Answer 5

Law enforcement assistance program

mainly for reports of crimes against the person or crimes against statute

• assault
• robberies
• deception
• missing person - phone details to CDEB asap
• family violence
• theft of MV - phone details to CDEB asap
• sexual offences
• possess use drug of dependence

1) completed leap forms checked by sergeant
2) checked forms faxed to CDEB
3) CDEB enters data on leap
4) info then available to all mopf