Searches Flashcards
Consent search must be for following reason*
Prevent commission of an offence
Investigate whether an offence has been committed
Protect life or property
Prevent injury or harm
Before undertaking consent search*
Inform of:
Reason for search
They may consent or refuse to consent to search
They may withdraw consent at any time. In which case stop unless you can invoke a search warrant
Obligations*
Identification
ID self by name or QID Announce intention to enter and search State name of act Give notice by providing copy of SW Caution
GASI-C
Obligations*
Reason
If warrantless, state reason for search
Copy of warrant or warrantless search notice
Report use of powers
Privilege
RCRP
Obligation*
Notice
Copy of warrant
State enactment and reason
Pol1275
PREC
When obligations not required
If RGTB noone is present
Endanger anyone’s safety
Prejudice successful use of power
Prejudice on going investigation
If noone is present*
Leave copy of warrant or pol1275 and inventory of property seized
Within 7 days of search
S110 powers*
Request assistance with search and entry Enter and search place veh thing Copy and document Bring any trained law enforcement dog Use reasonable force in respect of any prop for purpose of carrying out search Access a computer system Search any items found within Seize anything that is subject of search or may be lawfully seized Bring and use any equipment found
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