Senior Sergeants CPK: Chapter 1 - CYF's

Question 1

S48 Unaccompanied C & YP: What three things must exist for S48 the care and protection of a C & YP apply?

Answer 1

When 
- Unaccompanied
- Physical or Mental Health  is likely to be impaired.
Police
- May use force

Question 2

S48 Unaccompanied C & YP: What does the term YP mean?

Answer 2

Of or over the age of 14 but under the age of 18.

Question 3

S208(c) - Principles: What measures are designed to do what when dealing with offending by C or YP? (2)

Answer 3

• Strengthen the family

- Foster the ability of the families, to develop their own means to deal with offending C or YP.

Question 4

S214 - K9 C or YP without warrant: Police shall NOT arrest C or YP unless satisfied on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to K9 ww for the purpose of what 5 things?

Answer 4

1. Ensure appearance to court
2. Prevent further offending
3. Prevent destruction of evidence
4. Prevent interference with witnesses
5. SUMMONS WOULD NOT ACHIEVE THAT PURPOSE

Question 5

S214 - K9 C or YP without warrant: A constable can arrest a C or YP on a charge of any offence when what two things apply?

Answer 5

• C or YP committed a Category 3 or 4 offences which includes life or at least 14 years imprisonment.
• Public Interest.

Question 6

S214 - K9 C or YP without warrant: What is every officer required to furnish who K9 a C or YP w/w?

Answer 6

A written report within 3 days to the Commissioner of Police

Question 7

S214 - K9 C or YP without warrant: What should ever report state that is furnished for the K9 of a C or YP?

Answer 7

The reason why the C or YP was arrested without warrant.

Question 8

S214A - K9 C or YP in BOB conditions: You may arrest a C or YP w/w who is on bail if the officer believed on reasonable grounds 2 things what are they?

Answer 8

1. C or YP has breached a condition of that bail

2. C or YP has on 2 or more previous occasions breached a condition of that bail (whether or not the same condition).

Question 9

S214A - K9 C or YP in BOB conditions: Who approves the authority to K9 a C or YP for BOB ?

Answer 9

1. Youth Aid Sgt or Supervising Sgt or qualified Youth Aid Officer, then complete a 6D file.

Question 10

S234 - Custody of C or YP following K9: When C or YP K9 with or w/w what 3 things can an officer do with the C or YP?

Answer 10

1. Release C or YP
2. Release C or YP on bail
3. Deliver to : Parent or guardian, Iwi, Social Services, other approved person CYF agreed.

Question 11

S235 - C or YP who is K9 may be placed in custody of chief executive WHEN? (time)

Answer 11

ASAP no later than 24 hours after arrest.

Question 12

S235 - C or YP who is K9 may be placed in custody of chief executive: if a C or YP has been K9 and is to be deliver to the care of a Social Worker what information must be given to the Social worker? (3)

Answer 12

• ID of C or YP
• Circumstances of K9
• Date and time of the court appearence.

Question 13

S236 - YP who is K9 may be detained in Police Custody and a Snr Sgt or Inspector is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the YP K9 will:

1. what?
2. also there is no what?
3. what documents needs to be issues and when?

Answer 13

= YP is likely to abscond or be violent
= Safe facilities not available.
= Detain in Police Custody period exceeding 24 hours and until appearance before Court.
= Issues Joint Cert - within 5 days after day cert issues.

Question 14

Releasing the C or YP on bail: When will they have to appear at an initial court hearing?

Answer 14

Within 7 days. (note: a C or YP cannot be release on a summons (S245).

Question 15

What must a C or YP bail condition have when considering suitable bail conditions?

Answer 15

They must be clear and reasonable link to the C or YP current charges.

Question 16

What must you do if you wish to oppose bail of a C or YP aged 12 - 16?

Answer 16

Seek immediate guidance from experience Youth Aid Constable

Question 17

S48 Unaccompanied C or YP: What action would you advise a constable to take if C or YP doesn’t wish to be returned to parents or guardian?

Answer 17

Place C or YP in the custody of the Chief Executive.

Question 18

S208 - Principles - List 5 Principles from this section?

Answer 18

1. Unless in public interest - criminal proceedings should not be initiated.
2. Criminal proceedings should not be initiated solely to provide assistance or any services to help child.
3. Support to strengthen the family and to foster the ability of families to develop their own means of dealing with offending C or YP.
4. Keep offending child in community only if public is safe.
5. C or YP age around consideration of nature of sanction.

Question 19

S234 - Custody of C or YP following K9: Police are unable to deliver C or YP into the custody of parent or guardian who else is legally able to take C or YP?

Answer 19

With agreement of child, any:

• Iwi Social Service or Cultural Social Service or
• Any person or organisation approved by the Chief Executive.

Question 20

S235 C or YP K9 may be place in custody of CE - What grounds must a constable have for placing a C or UP in the custody of the CE?

Answer 20

1. Ensure appearance to court
2. Prevent further offending
3. Prevent destruction of evidence
4. Prevent interference with witnesses
5. LIKELY TO CONTINUE TO BOB conditions.