Stop & Search Flashcards
What does section 1 of PACE state in regards to stop and search?
A police constable may detain in order to search, any person, vehicle or anything which is in or on a vehicle, in any place to which the public have access if he or she has reasonable grounds for suspecting that stolen or prohibited articles will be found.
Can items be seized under section 1?
Yes as well as section 19
Can you conduct a voluntary search?
Not under any circumstances
Can you search for alcohol?
No, only PCSOs have that power
How can you determine that you have reasonable grounds for a search?
Consider whether you suspect that this person, at this time, at this place, will have what you are looking for.
What does SHACKS stand for?
Seen Heard Actions Conversation Knowledge Smell
In what locations can you conduct a stop & search?
In a public place, where public currently has access at that time.
Under what circumstances can you conduct a stop & search in a garden or yard?
a) reasonable grounds for believing the person does not reside there
b) Reasonable grounds for believing they are not there with the permission of the person who resides there
What does JOG mean?
Jacket
Outer coat
Gloves
The items that can be removed during a public search
What does GOWISELY refer to?
What you must tell someone during a stop & search. Grounds Object Warrant card Identity Station Entitled to copy of search record Legislation You are detained for the purposes of a search
What is the difference between a section 1 stop & search, and a search under s.23 the Misuse of Drugs Act?
Can search private dwellings under s.23
What is a section 60?
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act. Allows an entire location to be covered and allows anyone to be searched within that location - lasts 24 hours.
