⚖️Arrest Procedures

The following is what to occur when arresting someone.

Step 1: Cause

When initially placing them in handcuffs, say:

You are under arrest for [REASON].

Log it in the Melonly as an action.

Step 2: Police Caution

Tell them the following:

You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

Step 3: Search

You will now be searched under PACE: Section 32. Would you like a different officer to search you?

The legislation used to search may be different, depending on the arrest cause.

If they say yes to a different officer, most commonly due to privacy reasons:

• Request the officer, specify which kind of officer.

• Keep the suspect detained until they arrive.

• If there is nobody available, explain to the suspect and continue search procedures.

Ensure you are wearing the correct equipment for a search (e.g gloves)

Is there anything that may stick, stab or poke me in my search? If so, please identify them for me.

If they say yes, search for them first with caution. Place them in evidence bags after you have removed them.

Continue with the search, and remove any items that may assist in escape or cause harm. Place the items in evidence bags.

If they have firearms:

• Identify the firearm.

• Remove it from their person.

• Request an armed officer if necessary.

• Place the firearm in a secure case as evidence.

Secure all confiscated items in your car after placing in bags.

Section 3: Transport

Call in for a PTV via radio. And wait.

If a PTV arrives:

Hand over the suspect to the PTV Officer

If no PTV arrives, or you are the PTV:

Tell them:

This vehicle has been searched prior to your arrest. Anything found in it afterwards will be deemed as yours.

This vehicle is also fitted with Audio and Video recording so anything you do or say may be used against you and will be captured.

Proceed to drive to the prison in both scenarios.

Section 4: Custody

Once at the prison, park in the custody area and hand over the suspect to the present custody sergeant. Then fill out the necessary forms provided.

If there is no custody sergeant, proceed to do the following:

• Auto-arrest them inside a holding cell.