Stop and Search Flashcards
Stop and search powers
- Section 1 PACE 1984
- Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Section 47 Firearms Act 1968
- Section 43 and 47 Terrorism Act 2000
- Section 60 Criminal Justice Act and Public Order Act 1994
POSH
Paint the picture (info and intel)
Observe (what can you see)
Smell
Hear
GOWISELY
Grounds Object Warrant card Identity Station Entitlement Law or Legal power You are being detained Exception
Grounds
- give information to the person being stopped and searched so they understand the grounds in which you are stopping them
Object
- be clear about what you are looking for
- describe the object in as much detail as received by the witness
Warrant card
- must show your warrant card if not in uniform, or asked to
Identity
You must intensify yourself with your name, in uniform or plain clothes
Station
must state geographical station you are from
Station
must state geographical station you are from
Entitlement
must offer a copy of the search or 5090A at the time and explain their entitlement to a copy within three months
Law or Legal power
explain the legal power you are acting under
Your are being detained
explain that the person is being detained under the law to be searched, it is not voluntary
Exception
- if a person resits or runs away
- must record as to why you were unable to give GOWISELY
EERR
Explain - introduction and explain what will happen
Ensure - ensure the person understands what is happening
Record - provide acknowledgement of the encounter (offer copy of search)
Reassure - positive departure
JOG - jacket, outer coat ang gloves removal
- standard
- any officer
- public place (in view)
- no authority required