Custody

Question

Talk about the definition of a youth in custody including those who are not criminally responsible and who you advise. Bye guys.

Answer

A youth is a person aged 10 to 17. Any child under 10 is no longer criminally responsible. If you are arresting a youth you must immediately advise your supervisor, divisional inspector and duty officer.

Question

Can you arrest a person to do an interview? Thank you.

Answer

No, you need a power of arrest to detain them for an interview.

Question

Two ways to arrest a person and can you explain what each of the difference between them is?

Answer

Without a warrant, and in this one you should be able to justify your actions, know the nature and legal aspects of the offence involved and ensure the legal ingredients are present to justify the charge. With a warrant, a warrant for arrest is an order made by the justice which the police are bound to obey and when you're arresting exercise discretionary, the proper time, place and manner of execution when you've got one that's with a warrant.

Question

What is the definition of an arrest?

Answer

An arrest is the act of taking another person into lawful custody. You touch them and announce they're under arrest.

Question

How often do you need to check on a prisoner?

Answer

in 15 minute intervals or shorter intervals if it's deemed necessary.

Question

Explain your legal duty of care for a person in custody.

Answer

You have a legal duty of care and are held responsible for the death or injury of a person caused or contributed to by a breach of the duty, care of duty, from the time of arrest to when they're safely released.

Question

Explain the right to communicate.

Answer

Before a person is questioned or investigated, the police officer must inform them they have the right to communicate with a friend, family member or legal representative. If requested, if the request is made, questioning must be deferred.