Dealing with suspects

Question 1

When dealing with suspects there are four basic options open to you, what are these?

Answer 1

1. Take no action
2. Warn the suspect / offender
3. Report the matter
4. Arrest the suspect / offender

Question 2

What must you consider in deciding whether or not to warn?

Answer 2

The severity of the offence
The views of the victim
The demeanour of the offender
The previous history of the offender
Current police procedures and policies

Question 3

In some situations it will be more important to report the matter, what are these?

Answer 3

When no offence is disclosed
When police attendance is sufficient 
When further enquiries are required
By issuing an infringement notice
With a view to warning
With a view to summons

Question 4

Before deciding to ARREST, you should consider whether this is necessary to by considering what?

Answer 4

To ensure the persons appearance before a court
In the interests of the person being arrested
In the public interest

Question 5

Why would you arrest? List some examples of WEEP that would be considered?

Answer 5

Examples: To stop the offence, offence is of a serious nature, address is unknown, declines to give details, CADD, prevent absconding, following departmental guidelines.