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Section 39 of crimes act 1961

Gives constable or other person assisting power to use force when making an arrest

Hand cuffs

Section 40 of crimes act 1961

Gives authority for Police to use force to stop a person escaping

Zero is a circle

Section 41 crimes act 1961

Allows anyone to use reasonable force to prevent the commission of suicide

Hang man

Section 42 of crimes act 1961

Allows anyone to use reasonable force to prevent a breach of the peace

Peace

Section 48 of crimes act 1961

Allows anyone to use as much force as reasonable in defence of himself or herself or another person

Save ya mate

Section 62 of crimes act 1961

Everyone authorised by law to use force is criminally responsible for any Excess force used

In the poo

Section 32 of policing act 2008

Allows forced to be used to obtain details of identification IE fingerprints from people in lawful custody entertained for committing an offence

Section 33 policing act 2008

Allows for forced to be used to obtain details of identification E fingerprints from people suspected of committing offences and there is an intention to proceed against them by the way of issuing a summons

Section 21 of Bill of Rights act

Every person should be secured against unreasonable search and seizure of a person property or correspondence

What is the bill of rights

You are under arrest for…


you have the right to remain silent.


you do not have to make any statement.


anything you say will be recorded and may be given an evidence in court.


you have the right to speak with a lawyer without delay and in private before deciding whether to answer any questions.


the police have a list of lawyers you may speak to for free.


do you understand your rights not

Section 22 of Bill of Rights

Everyone is protected from arbitrary random arrest or detention

Section 23 Bill of Rights

People arrested or detained under any enactment have rights and must be informed of those rights


(adult caution)

Section 24 Bill of Rights

People charged with An offence have certain rights and must be informed of them


(Adult caution)

Arrest powers under section 39 (1) summary offences act

-He has good cause to suspect (someone)


-Of having committed an offence against this act.


Except sections 17-20, 25, 32-38

Arrest powers under section 39 (2) summary offences act

-Within his view (someone)


-Does an act the constable believes is and offence against sections 17-20, 25, 32-38


AND


-Fails to give details OR Gives false details


NB You must have seen the offence happen

-Within his view (someone)


-Does a non-imprisonable offence under this act

Arrest powers under section 315 (2)(a) crimes act

-He finds (someone)


-Disturbing the public peace


OR


-Committing any offence punishable by imprisonment


NB You must have seen the offence committed

Arrest powers under section 315 (2)(b) crimes act

-He has good cause to suspect (someone)


-Of having committed a breach of the peace


OR


- any offence punishable by imprisonment

Section 7 victims rights act

All those dealing with victims should treat the victim with courtesy and compassion and respect the victims dignity and privacy

Section 8 victims right act

Victim or member of the victims family who has welfare health counselling Medical or legal needs arising from the offence should have access to services that are responsive to those needs

Section 11 victims rights act

All those dealing with victims should inform victims at the earliest opportunity of programs services and remedies available to them

Section 12 victims rights act

The prosecuting authorities must advise the victims of;


A-Progress of the investigation


B-Charges filed or any action taken


C-Date and place of criminal proceedings


D-The role of the victim as a witness


E-Any outcome of proceedings

Section 51 victim rights act

A persons property (other than property of the offender) held for evidential purposes must be returned as soon as practical when it is no longer required as evidence

Section 29 victims rights act

Outlined the criteria for a victim to be placed on the victim notification register.


If the victim meets this criteria they must be informed of their rights to be on the victim notification register

What are the basic principles at an incident

Freeze control preserve

What is UNBENT

The duties of a scene guard


Unauthorised entry


Notebook recording


Brief authorised personnel


Explore and report suspicious activity


No contaminating at yourself


Think of the animals

What is VAWSEEPO

The eight steps systematic approach to investigations


Victim/informant


Appreciation


Witness


Scene


Exhibits


Elements


Powers


Offender

What is TEDS

A questioning style


Tell


Explain


Describe


Show

What is the purpose of arrest

Arrest is lawfully taking a person suspected of committing an offence into custody or temporarily taking their liberty away. For these reasons;


Safeguarding the public interest


Ensuring the person appears in court


Protecting the persons own interest.

What is an arrest

Statement from a constable;


You are under arrest


PLUS


Formally touching the body of the person being arrested eg placing hand on the offenders shoulder


OR


An agreement from the person being arrested

Section 316 crimes act 1961

Any person who is arrested must be informed at the time of the arrest for the reason for the arrest unless;


The reason is obvious or it is impractical to do so

How long can someone be held for beaching the public peace?

2 hours

What is AWOCA

Ask- request cooperation


Why- explain why, reason for action, power to act


Options- provide options (good/bad/good)


Confirm- confirm their understanding. Is there anything I can reasonably say or do to get you to …. I would like to think there is


Act- take appropriate action

Section 125 search and surveillance act

If exercising a search power to search a person you must


- identify ourselves


-state the name of the enactment


-state the reason


R.A.N (reason act name)

Example of R.A.N

My name is constable hoggard from the Blenheim police station. Under the search and surveillance act 2012 I am going to search you to ensure you don’t have anything that may harm any person or facilitate your escape

Section 85 search and surveillance act 2012

When a person has been arrested or detained you may search that person to ensure they are not carrying anything that may be used;


To harm any person


To facilitate the persons escape

Section 88 search and surveillance act

For anybody you have arrested or detained and you have reasonable grounds to believe the person is carrying anything that;


May be used to harm any person


May be used to facilitate the persons escape


Is evidential material in relation to the offence they were arrested for

Section 11 search and surveillance act

You may search any person who has been taken into custody and is or is about to be locked up. This is a custody search and would take place after a section 85 or 88 search

Section 13 search and surveillance act 2012

Property that is taken from people locked up in police custody should be itemised and all items taken must be returned on release unless it is for evidential purpose

Section 92 search and surveillance act 2012

Purposes for which consent search may be undertaken.


You may conduct a consent search for one or more of the following purposes;


To prevent the commission of an offence


To investigate whether an offence has been committed


To protect life or property


To prevent injury or harm

Section 93 search and surveillance act 2012

Advice that must be given before a consent search is undertaken

Section 94 search and surveillance act 2012

Circumstances where a search is unlawful

Section 95 Search and surveillance act 2012

Ability of persons under 14 yeah to consent to searches of places vehicles or other things

Section 131 search and surveillance act 2012

Your obligations when using a search power for place vehicle or other thing. (With or without a warrant)


R.A.I.N


Reason act intent name

Example of R.A.I.N

Kia ora I’m constable Hoggard from the Blenheim police station under the search and surveillance act 2012 I intent to search your vehicle to look for the iPhone stolen from Noel Leaming

When are you not required to R.A.I.N

If you have reasonable grounds to believe;


-No person is lawfully present in or on that place vehicle that is to be searched


-complying with these requirements would endanger any persons safety or prejudice the successful use of the search and entry power or prejudice ongoing investigations

Section 169 search and surveillance act 2012

Report use of powers, must contain;


- short summary of circumstances


-the reasons you needed to exercise the warrant less power


- whether any evidential material was seized


-whether any criminal proceedings have been or are being considered as a consequence of seizing evidential material


EXCEPTIONS- s85-88, s11, s91-96, s14

Section 110 search and surveillance act 2012


Every search power authorises you too


-enter and search (what you are authorised)


- request assistance


- use reasonable force (on property)


- seize


-bring and use


-take

Section 14 search and surveillance act 2012

Warrant less entry to prevent offences or respond to risk to life or safety;


You may;


Enter place or vehicle without warrant


AND


take any action that you have reasonable grounds to believe is necessary to prevent the offending from being committed or continuing


OR


To avert the emergency

Section 7 search and surveillance act 2012

Entry without warrant to arrest person.


If you have reasonable grounds to:


Suspect a person in unlawfully at large


AND


believe that the person is in a place or vehicle you may ;


Enter without warrant and search to arrest that person

Section 8 search and surveillance act 2012

Entry without warrant to avoid loss of offender or evidential material.


You may enter and search to arrest person if you believe loss of offender or C.A.D.D to evidence will occur

Section 83 search and surveillance act 2012

Entry without warrant after arrest. If you believe that evidential material relating to the offence for which the person was arrested is at a place OR entry delayed causes C.A.D.D


You may enter without warrant to search for the evidential material

Section 84 search and surveillance act 2012

Warrants entry and search of vehicle after arrest.

Section 123 search and surveillance act 2012

Seizure of items in plain view

What is C.A.D.D

Concealed


Altered


Damaged


Destroyed

Section 112 search and surveillance act 2012

Items of uncertain status may be seized but must be returned if investigation shows it was unlawful

Section 29 search and surveillance act 2012

If you have reasonable grounds to believe that any stolen property is in or on any vehicle you may search without warrant

What is unlawfully at large

In relation to a person who;


Has an arrest warrant (excluding fines)


Has escaped Prison


Escaped lawful custody


Is a special patient


Intellectual disability has escaped

Section 27 search and surveillance act 2012

Warrant less power to search people in a public place


If you have RGTB that:


A person is committing an offence against S202A(4)(a) of the crimes act 1961 (in a public place) you may without warrant search the person


R.A.N and 169 applies

Section 28 search and surveillance act 2012

Warrantless power to search vehicle in a public place


If you have RGTS that a person travelling in a vehicle (or who has exited) is committing an offence against S 202A(4)(a) of the crimes act 1961


And


The vehicle contains a knife, offensive weapon or disabling substance you may without warrant search the vehicle


R.A.I.N and 169 applie

Paramount principle in section 4A(1) Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

The well-being and best interests of the child or young person are the first and paramount consideration

Definition of a child

Person under the age of 14

Definition of a young person

On or over the age of 14 but under the age of 18

Section 10B OT Act

Deals with leaving a child without reasonable supervision and care.

Section 42 OT Act

RGTB it is critically necessary to protect child or young person from injury or death without warrant can enter and search and place in custody of OT


Within 3 days must inform commissioner bulletin boards create notification feature

Section 48 OT Act

CYP found unaccompanied

Functions of a coroner

Normally holds a position equivalent to that of district court conducts investigation into causes and circumstances of a death

Section 13 coroners act

Anyone who finds a body must report the finding to police ASAP


Anyone who learns of a death that is reportable per S14 must report to police

Section 17 coroners act

Police must do what is necessary to achieve the purpose of the act

Section 115 coroners act

Commissioner must cause police employees to help

Section 14 coroners act

Deaths that must be reported


Suicide


Cause unknown


Unnatural/violent


Medical


Birth


Institutional


Enactment

Inquest purpose explained

The FACT the person has died the IDENTITY of deceased the CAUSE of death WHERE & WHEN death occurred the CIRCUMSTANCES of the death

Who conducts a post mortem

Authorised by coroner who directs pathologist

Definition of a missing person

A person who is reported to the police PLUS the whereabouts is unknown AND fears are held for their safety

What to consider for fears for safety of a missing person

Age


Zones of safety


Circumstances

When does a PO made without notice become final

3 months after the date the order was made.

What are the standard conditions of a PO

Standard condition against


Violence


Contact


Weapons

What are the standard conditions of a PO

Standard condition against


Violence


Contact


Weapons

When must someone surrender firearms after being served a PO

No later than 24 hours

What happens to a firearms licence after being served a PO

Deemed to be suspended when a temporary order is made and revoked on the making of a final order

Section 18 search and surveillance act

RGTS a person is carrying arms or has possession of them or has them under his or her control. Search and seize



Definition of respondent

Person the order is against.


(Must be 16 or over)

Definition of applicant

Person who is presented by the order

What section and act do your powers of arrest come from for breaching a PO

Section 113 of the family violence act

What happens with a breach of PO

24 hour cooling off period.


Cannot be released on police bail in that time and must appear before the court.


After 24 hours they MAY be released police bail can have conditions imposed.


Police bail must be authorised by a NCO

What happens with a breach of parenting order?

Offence under s78 care of children act. Penalties up to 3 months imprisonment or fine up too $2500

Who can issue a PSO

Any constable may issue a PSO but must be authorised by a qualified constable.

What is a ‘qualified constable’

Is of or above the rank of sergeant

Who is a ‘bound person’ (PSO)

The person whom the order is issued becomes a bound person. Bound by the conditions of the PSO

When to consider a PSO

When there is no sufficient evidence for an offence but you believe it is necessary to take action to ensure safety of the person at risk

What section and how long can you detain for purpose of PSO

Section 32(1) family violence act can be detained for 2 hours

What happens with failing to remain or refusing after being detained for PSO

Power of arrest section 32(2)(b) family violence act punishable by $500 fine


If the person is arrested and an order is not issued they can still be charged section 32(3)

When do firearms have to be surrendered after PSO

Immediately

Durations of PSO

Maximum time period is 10 days. Order must be served within 48 hours of it being issued

What happens with a breach of PSO

It is not an offence so cannot be arrested but may be taken into custody. 24 hour cool down period but MUST be released after that 24 hours and appear before the court

Section 9 search and surveillance act

Stopping a vehicle to find persons unlawfully at large or who have committed an imprisonable offence. RGTS unlafully at large RGTB in vehicle

Section 10 search and surveillance act

Powers and duties of a constable after vehcile has been stopped.


IF exercising S9 you may require any person in vehicle NADPOO if RGTS unlawfully at large or imprisonable offence and search the vehicle. RAN Driver

Section 118 Search and Surveillance act

Powers of detention incidental to powers to search places and vehciles, any person. BOR

Section 119 search and surveillance act

Powers to search persons at place or vehicle. ANyone who is in the place of search or arrives at the place of search etc.

Section 121 search and surveillance act

121(1) stopping a vehicle without warrant for purposes of a search




121(2) stopping a vehicle to execute a search warrant

Section 122 Search and surveillance act

Moving a vehcicle for the purpose of search or safekeeping.

Section 128 search and surveillance act

Duty to remain stopped vehicle and persons

section 129 search and surveillance act

duty to provide information if you stop vehicle you must RAN

Section 30 search and surveillance act

Obtaining authorisation for warrentless road block. Must be acting sgt or above

Section 32 search and surveillance act

Authorised road blocks implemented without warrant. Establish stop require search

Section 15 search and surveillance act

Entry without warrant to find and avoid loss of evidential material.


RGTS 14+ year offence occured


RGTB evidential material is inside


RGTB if delayed CADD will occur


You may enter and search place


RAN and 169 applies

section 16 search and surveillance act

seacrching people in a public place without warrant for evidential material relating to certain offences.


Person in a public place RGTB person is in possession of evidential material relating to 14+ year offence you may search without warrant.


RAN, Detain, 169

Section 17 search and surveillance act

warrantless entry and search of a vehicle for evidential material relating to certain offences.


- vehicle is in a public place RGTB evidential material relating to 14+ year offence


Enter and search the vehicle without warrant


Use 121 to stop the vehicle.


RAIN 169

section 118 search and surveillance act

powers of detention incidental to powers to search places and vehicles.


when exercising a search power in relation to a place and vehicle to determine if there is a connection between a person at the place or in the vehicle AND the object of the search




YOU MAY: detain any person that is in ythat place or vehicle from the start or who arrives or stops and tries to enter.


Detain for reasonable period but no longer than the search. Detain so BOR

section 119 search and surveillance act

powers of search person place or vehicle. Exercise any power you may search any person found at place or in vehicle. IF either you have RGTB evidential material that you are searching for is on person or RGTS person has inpossession something that poses risk and belive immediate action is necessary.

section 116 search and surveillance act

Securing place vehicle or other thing to be searched

Mental disorder defined

Mental disorder in relation to any person means an abnormal state of mind. Characterised by delusions, or by disorders of mood, cognition, perception or volition to such a degree that it;


Poses a serious danger to the health or safety of that person or of others OR seriously diminishes the capacity of that person to take care of themselves.

Restricted patients

Patients subject to a compulsory treatment order but are considered a danger to the public.

Special patients

Patients who are detained by way of a court order if they are found to be criminally insane or unfit to plead.

Section 109 Mental health act

In a public place you can detain any person if you think they are mentally disordered. Must take them to an appropriate place to be assessed. MUST arrange an examination. You can only detain for 6 hours

What happens with a restricted/ special patient AWOL

May be apprehended and returned to hospital at any time.

What happens with a compulsory treatment order patients AWOL

may be apprehended and returned to hospital if within 3 months of going missing

Section 41 Mental health Act

Any member of police may be called upon to assist DAO so they may assess a patient or transport a patient for assessment or treatment.


No person should be detained for more than 6 hours.

Sections 110C mental health act

Any member of police may be called upon to assist medical practitioner enter a premises by force if necessary

section 122 b mental health act

When exercising powers in an emergency you may use force as necessary