Standard 2 Incident & Offences

Question 1

Discuss and provide example of initial response to high risk people, e.g. mentally ill & violent suspects/offenders.

Answer 1

PCA & TENR is important
As much information beforehand.
Approach is supportive of peaceful resolve however ready to react to threat.
Black power devil lady or knifw with the kid

Question 2

Discuss formal procedure for using photographs as evidence.

Answer 2

Observed as soon as practicable

Must be compared to 7 others.

No indication given to person identifying.

Informed that suspect may or may not be in the lineup

Subject to written and photo record, given to judge and defendant.

Meets all other regulations from section 201 of evidence act.

If there was no good reason for not following a formal procedure, that evidence is inadmissible

Question 3

Discuss what you must do prior to using photographs as a means of identification.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Discuss warrant preference rule required by the S&S act

Answer 4

Obtaining a search warrant is always preferred, unless CADD, if so use warrantless search power, consent least desirable.

Question 5

Explain how to verbally apply for a search warrant

Answer 5

In person or on phone

Be able to provide grounds for urgency (CADD)

Make notes of :
Reason
Your Name and object of search.
Period of the search.
Suspected Offence.
Describe evidential material.
Supporting information.
If any warrants in last 3 months.

Approval from sgt

Create Search Warrant in online S&S application

Arrange meeting or phone call with issuing officer.

If cant access app then use aide memoire and dictate.

Question 6

What are the two main ways of serving a summons?

Answer 6

In person.

To a family member.

Question 7

When serving a summons to a family member on behalf of the subject, who is a family member?

Answer 7

Immediate family

Question 8

Refusal to take a summons?

Answer 8

Can place at feet

Question 9

How to prepare a witness to give evidence in court?

Answer 9

CSV in first instance.
Inform of date time location.
Let them know what to expect
They can review their statement.
The Defendant will be present, can request a screen.
There may be a Jury.

Question 10

Section 41 Mental health act

Answer 10

Assisting DAO

May enter and detain for 6 hours/take to place for assessment.

Question 11

Section 109 Mental health act

Answer 11

powers to detain in public place if RGTB mental disorder.
Max 6 hours

Question 12

Section110C mental health act

Answer 12

Powers of Police when urgent assistance required.

Enter & Detain 6 hours

Question 13

Discuss force used in reference to the produced notebook entry.