Theft from Vehicle - Assignment Example

Theft from Vehicle Within this assessment you will find a scenario unfold in relation to a potential crime. There are 4 events and each event is followed by a number of questions, work your way through the events answering the questions related to each event. For each question we have provided some additional marking criteria. For the very first question we have provided a sample answer. This is to give you an idea of the type of detail we are looking for in your answer. Please note we are not setting individual word counts and the box will expand as you type in to it. Also this is not a formal academic essay and we are quite happy for you to include lists and or bullet points within your answer. What we are most interested in is that you can demonstrate an understanding of all relevant legislation Policy and Procedures in relation to each scenario and event. Event 1: Local intelligence has alerted an officer on patrol to a spate of thefts from vehicles in a local car park- the Modus Operandi (MO) being to smash one of the side windows of the vehicle to gain entry. The officer is on patrol in the local high street and a call comes in from the communication centre telling them that a PCSO has observed an individual acting suspiciously in that car park. Assessment Event Marking Guidance Provide you response CD-1 1.2 Q1 Describe the models and processes and possible legislation in this particular incident the police officer would consider Within your answer describe the: Type of Incident, Possible offences/Legislation Possible Models of Policing open to the officer: Example answer: Based on the information provided so far this could be a crime or non-crime incident. Potential crimes could be theft (Theft Act, Sec 1-7, 1968) or Criminal Damage (Criminal Damage Act, Sec 1, 1971). The officer may consider Stop Search on of the suspicious individual under Section 1 PACE 1984. In order for the officer to help determine the best cause of action the officer may consider using the National Intelligence Model and the National Decision Making Model. CD-1 2.1 Q2 What considerations would the police officer make in terms of the nature of the incident from the available information? Within your answer discuss considerations the officer would take into account. The information provided gives the police officer the power to stop and search the individual. The police officer should apply Golden Hour Principle to: Identify and manage confidence factor from victim or community Consider any issue if can aggravate the matter Notify supervisor if there is potentially critical incident. CD-1 2.2 Q3 How would the officer gain further information to assist them to establish the true nature of this incident? Within your answer discuss where further information may be sourced. Again golden Hour Principle is applied to: Confirm the first responder and his/her information to be verified Assess the background intelligence and involved risk Ask for intelligence support Scenario – Theft from Vehicle Event 2: Further enquiries by the officer with the PCSO reveal that the person acting suspiciously (looking inside cars and trying door handles) was an individual who was described as: Female Approx. 5’6” tall Long blond straight hair Late teens Wearing a denim skirt and a white ‘t’ shirt and trainers The officer spots the woman leaving the car park and catches up with her on the street. The officer decides to conduct a PACE Section 1 Search on the woman. Assessment Event Marking Guidance Provide you response CK-1 1.2 CK-1 1.3 Q1 Describe the relevant legislation, procedure, policy and guidelines in relation to carrying out the search on an individual in this situation In terms of: Equality and Diversity Working with young people Personal safety Fully documenting all rationale and actions Within your answer you should consider available Legislation, policy and procedures in relation to the offence. Under the Equality Act 2010, the officer should not victimise the suspect because of gender or race. According to section 1 of PACE, officer may search a person or vehicle without warrant if suspected. However the officer needs to show his identity and to inform the suspect the grounds for searching. The law furthermore requires the officer to document all the procedures and actions he/she has taken during the search. Any items found as evidence should also be confiscated and taken to custody. CK-1 1.4 Q2 Describe the necessary Grounds, legal authority to carry out the search and any considerations in terms of the location and appropriateness of the search Within your answer you should make reference to the relevant PACE code and procedures Section 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 allows an officer to search a person or premises. The officer may search and arrest if finds someone suspect, committing an offence or who is guilty of any offence. But the officer must have reasonable grounds for any such search. CK-1 1.5 Q3 Describe any personal, physical or impact risks that may be present and any contingencies the police officer could consider in conducting the search in terms of their own safety, the police service and the community. Within your answer discuss what the risks are & how they can be minimised and what impact they may have on you the offender and the community. While performing a search a police officer exposes himself/herself to risk of assault, risk of contracting communicable diseases, and even risk of fatigue and stress. The officer should disarm the suspect and use protective gear like gloves to conduct further search if need be. Calling for reinforcement will also decrease the chance of assault on the officer. GC-10 1.2 Q4 Describe the application of relevant legislation, service requirements, national guidelines and personal responsibilities (including level of training and duty of care) that relate to managing conflict Your answer should include a discussion around police use of force & relevant legislation policy. Under Police Crime Commissioner, an officer may use reasonable force when detaining the suspect but the officer must not be below the rank of constable. CK-1 1.6 Q5 Describe how the officer should conduct the search of the suspect in line with national guidelines in this situation when the subject is not under arrest Within your answer consideration should be given PACE codes of practice. Such a search should be conducted at the same spot where the suspect was found. A record of the search should be made available Scenario – Theft from Vehicle Event 3: During the search the officer finds a screwdriver, a pair of socks and a small amount of remote fobs for different vehicles in the suspect’s jacket pockets. Assessment Event Marking Guidance Provide you response CK-1 1.7 Q1 Describe the significance of the items found under this search power and what should the officer do with them? Within your answer you should consider how the items found may be related to any potential offences. With consideration to the items found and information to hand discuss options available to the officer to deal with the suspect. The officer should record the items found and keep them under his/her custody until it is possible to investigate further. If the items found have any connection with the event or make it suspicious then suspect must be arrested. CK-1 1.8 Q2 Give example how the officer would achieve the desired outcome and conduct the search using effective communication in terms of: Equality/Respect/Valuing people/proportionality Your answer should include reference to communication skills and respect for race and diversity Desired outcome will be achieved if no prejudice is carried or shown towards the suspect. The search should also be carried out after informing the suspect why he/she is being searched. Scenario – Theft from Vehicle Event 4: The suspect alerts the officer to a nearby car, parked on a side street that they have used to travel to the area. The officer decides to search the vehicle that contains a young woman who is aged approximately 16, it is established that the young woman is the daughter of the subject and not a suspect. Assessment Event Marking Guidance Provide you response CK-2 1.1 CK-2 1.2 CK-1 1.6 CK-2 1.3 GC10-1 1.3 Q1 Identify and describe the legislation and any national policies that govern the searching of vehicles/premises/open spaces Explain how to conduct the search using appropriate search methods: any connected property Explain the implications for police officers of dealing with children and young people during search procedures Explain why it is important to adhere to national guidelines relating to working appropriately with children and young people in terms of the lasting impressions a negative encounter can give Your answer should make reference to the relevant PACE code of practice. The following to questions are in relation to dealing with young people, your answer should include discussion around managing young people and relevant procedures. The Police and Criminal Act Code B describes the rights of officers to search property, material and he person related to the crime. Courtesy and privacy must be retained and to use reasonable force if required. A search in a premise should be conducted after a warrant has been obtained. The search however must stop once the period awarded to it elapses. While dealing with children and young people, a police officer must not expose the child to violence of any kind. This goes a long way in ensuring that lasting impression in the kinds mind is not associating police with violence. CK-2 1.5 Q2 Describe the information that the police must provide to the suspect during this search procedures Within your answer refer to the appropriate Guidance within PACE. The station where the officer is attached. Why the suspect is being searched. CK-2 1.6 Q3 How would the police officer inform the person who is subject to the search the grounds and authority for the search in terms of the legislative requirements? Within your answer refer to the appropriate Guidance within PACE. The police under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act requires the police officer, if not in uniform to identify themselves. They are also required to provide a search warrant. The suspect should also be informed what is being searched and why it is being searched. CK-2 1.7 Q4 How should the police leave the vehicle having concluded the search in accordance with current legislation and policy if it has been searched in the absence of the owner/keeper? Within your answer refer to the appropriate Guidance within PACE. The police should leave a note, unless not practice. The note should be left without causing damage to the vehicle.it should inform the owner about the search, when it was done and the officer should state the station he/she is attached to. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of Theft from motor vehicles and going equipped to steal and transported to the police station. Your involvement with this scenario is now complete thank you for answering all questions. Read More