PERRINS dislikes KELLEY, and decides to threaten him. PERRINS says "I'M GOING TO SMASH YOUR CAR UP BRUV" hoping to scare KELLEY. KELLEY does not have a car, so laughs and walks away. Is this a threat to commit Criminal Damage?
Yes! It doesn't matter if it's an impossible threat, or if the victim believes it!
When can you use a Section 36 Special Warning?
In custody, in interview, when the sus fails to account for the presence of a substance/mark/object on his person or in his possession.
Name two "specified offences" in relation to Section 17 Powers of Entry.
Section 4 POA, Section 4 Drink Drive, Sec 4 Animal Welfare Act, Squatting in residential buildings, Sec 27 Transport & Works Act (drunk train drivers)
Explain Section 4 of the Public Order Act.
Threatening, abusive or insulting words/behaviour, or displays a sign, with intent to cause them to fear immediate unlawful violence or provoke it.
Which offences can be aggravated under the Crime & Disorder Act 1998?
Criminal Damage, Assault, Public Order, Harassment
What is a CAWN and who authorises it?
Child Abduction Warning Notice - Inspector
What does the expression "10-7" mean regarding radio comms?
Repeat that last message.
What are the 3 exceptions to Dishonesty under the Theft Act?
Belief that they have a right in law, Belief that the owner consents, Belief the owner can't be traced
Explain Clare's law, and Sarah's law.
Clare is about dodgy partners. Sarah is about risk to kids.
What is the relevancy test?
The test to ascertain whether unused material needs to be retained or not, depending on if it could ever have any bearing on the case.
WEBB approaches a cashpoint with a bank card he knows to be stolen from GODDARD. He presents it to the ATM, hoping to withdraw money. The cashpoint declines the card, as it has already been cancelled. WEBB walks away. Fraud False Rep?
Yes! He's made a representation which was false. Simple.
Recite the PEACE model.
Planning & Preparation, Engage & Explain, Account Clarify & Challenge, Closure, Evaluation.
What must be said when introducing a Special Warning into an Interview?
State SW, remind offence being investigated, remind of question asked, attributable, inference, ask Q, end SW
Where the suspect is under 18, when does a Com Res need to be authorised? And who authorises it?
If it is not their first disposal, authorisation must be granted by YJU.
Regarding the NDM, what is meant by "develop a working strategy"?
Identifying the general outcome you wish to achieve. Eg - Minimise injury.
PC EGG is arresting KAHN for theft. KHAN, intending only to escape, wriggles a bit to loosen the officer's grip. As KHAN does this, PC EGG is thrown off balance, falls and cracks his head open. What offence is this?
Sec 18 GBH.
Explain Section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Where someone intentionally penetrates the vagina or anus of another person with a part of his body or anything else. (Must be sexual, and without consent)
What is the definition of an "ASB repeat victim"?
An individual or household who suffers three cases of ASB or a signal offence within a three month period whether reported to the police or not.
According to the CMF, what is the time frame for a supervisor to complete an initial review for a NON-redbox offence?
96 hours
What is the Herbert Protocol?
Essentially a form for carers/family to fill out with all the MisPer information so this can be easily given to Police if the person goes missing.
BEN approaches a house, intending to steal from within. He opens the letterbox and feeds a bent coat-hanger through it. He winds the hanger up to the inside door handle to unlock it. But BEN hears someone approaching, so runs. Burglary?
No, entry is not "effective". Using a tool to facilitate entry, does not amount to entry.
Who made the set of core principles for policing and what was the name of his principles? [title, forename, surname]
Sir Robert PEEL
Explain Section 6e of the Road Traffic Act.
Power of entry to administer a breath test, if a rtc has occurred, you believe they were the driver, and you suspect an injury occured.
What is the initial bail period and who authorises it?
3 Months by the Sgt.