Searches of Arrested or Detained Persons

Question 1

What is S85?

Answer 1

Rub down search to prevent harm to any person or facilitate escape.

Question 2

What is S88?

Answer 2

Rub down search if you believe they have evidential material relating to the offence

Prevent harm to any person or facilitate escape.

Question 3

What is the reason for S11?

Answer 3

To remove money and property for safe keeping.

Question 4

What is S13

Answer 4

Must return money and property once released from custody (unless it’s evidential).

Question 5

Under S169, what needs to be reported for S88?

Answer 5

Basic rub down doesn’t have to be reported.

Strip searches have to be reported under S169.

Question 6

What is S83?

Answer 6

If you arrest someone and you believe that:

Evidential material for the offence is at the place and
CADD may occur

You may enter, search for EM.

Question 7

What is S84?

Answer 7

If you arrest someone and you believe that:

Evidential material for the offence is in their vehicle.

You may enter, search for EM.