Stop and search theory

Question 1

What is section 1 of pace?

Answer 1

A constable may search any person, vehicle, or anything which is in or on a vehicle, if they have reasonable grounds for suspecting that they may find any, stolen property or prohibited articles.
Any constable can exercise this power weather in uniform or plain cloths. Must show warrant card

Question 2

What is the SOAP acronym?

Answer 2

Stolen articles
Offensive weapons
Articles linked to theft, burglary, TWOC, Criminal damage and fraud
Pointed or bladed articles and prohibited fireworks

Question 3

What is the SHACKS acronym?

Answer 3

Seen
Heard
Actions
Conversation
Known
Smells

Question 4

What is the GOWISELY acronym?

Answer 4

Grounds
Object of search
Warrant card
Identification
Station
Entitled to a copy of the search
Legal power used
You are being detained for the purpose of the search

Question 5

What does JOG stand for?

Answer 5

Jacket
Outer coat
Gloves

Question 6

What is S23 misuse of drugs act?

Answer 6

If a constable has reasonable grounds to suggest that any person is in possession of a controlled drug in contravention of this Act or of any regulations made thereunder, the constable may –
(a) Search that person and detain him for the purpose of searching him;
(b) Search any vehicle or vessel in which the constable suspects that the drug may be found, and for that purpose require the person in control of the vehicle or vessel to stop It