Unit 3 Lesson 7: Prisoner Rights, Care and Welfare

Question 1

When should you inform custody personnel of your impending arrival when making an arrest?

Answer 1

Immediately after arresting

Question 2

What are the three levels of search carried out within the custody environment?

Answer 2

Standard (operational/custody)
Strip (custody only)
Intimate (custody only)

Question 3

Persons in custody always have the right to consultation with a solicitor at any time except…

Answer 3

When delayed by the custody sergeant in exceptional circumstances

Question 4

When can the informing of an adults detention in custody to a reasonably named adult be delayed?

Answer 4

• in the interests of the investigation
• for the prevention of crime
• the apprehension of offenders

Question 5

Who can apply conditions for investigative liberation from custody?

Answer 5

Sergeant or above not connected

Question 6

For how long do conditions of investigative liberation from custody exist for?

Answer 6

Maximum of 28 days

Question 7

After charged, what are the three options for the custody supervisor?

Answer 7

Release for report (summons)

Release on undertaking

Keep in custody pending court appearance

Question 8

Who can approve curfew restrictions when releasing on undertaking?

Answer 8

Inspector or above