Week 1 Flashcards
List the stages of the National Decision Model
Information & Intelligence Assess threats and risks and develop a working strategy Consider powers and policies Contingencies and options Take action and review
What section do any person powers of arrest fall under and what are the 3 main considerations before this can be legal?
24A PACE 1984 Know that an indictable offence has or is taking place RGB that it is the offender RGB their actions are PLOD - prevent physical injury - prevent loss or damage - officer is not present - prevent disappearance of the offender
How many days must a person wait before they can legally claim lost or found property?
28 days
If lost and found by another person, what cannot be returned to a person?
Passport
It must have the top right corner cut off and be sent back to the passport service
What are articles 2 - 5 of the Human Rights Act 1998?
Article 2 - the right to life
Article 3 - prohibition of torture
Article 4 - prohibition of slavery or forced labour
Article 5 - right to liberty and security
What are the 3 key values of West Yorkshire police?
Fairness
Integrity
Respect
What are the two types of offence and where are they heard?
Summary offences and Indictable offences. Indictable offences can be Either Way
Summary offences are heard in magistrates court and indictable offences are heard in crown court
What are the key features of a summary offence?
Cannot attempt a summary offence
No power of entry
Maximum 6 month sentence per offence
Name 3 types of warrants
Arrest warrant Failure to appear warrant European arrest warrant Witness warrant Non-payment of fines warrant Commitment warrant
From the Devlin Scale, what are the 2 key points?
2-3 RGS
7-8 RGB
What does the mnemonic METHANE stand for?
M - major incident E - exact location T - type of incident H - hazards A - access N - number and type of casualties E - emergency services
