Derbyshire Constabulary

File Name: General Principles of Identificaton (R v Turnbull) File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Information General principles of identification (ADVOKATE) These come from the stated case of R v Turnbull (1976) in which it was stated "Where a case depends wholly or substantially on the correctness of a single or multiple identification of the accused, which the defence alleges is mistaken; the judge should direct the jury to examine closely the following circumstances" Amount of time the suspect was under observation Distance Visibility Observation impeded Known or seen before Any reason for remembering Time lapse between ob…

[centre][/centre] File Name: Powers of Entry File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides This is an easy to read reference guide to the most commonly used powers of entry available to police officers in England and Wales. Topics covered include: Section 17: Enter and search any premises for the purpose of arresting a person. Section 32: Enter and search a premises where a person was when arrested or immediately before arrest. Section 18: Enter and search a premises following arrest with the authority of an inspector or above. Section 19: Seizure of property for evidential purposes. It has been updated to reflect the change…

[centre][/centre] File Name: Domestic Violence File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides The attached document is a very basic guide to Domestic Violence. It is aimed mainly at victims of Domestic Violence but does a good job of explaining clearly what the police should do at such an incident, and what their powers are. Click here to download this file

[centre][/centre] File Name: Conflict Resolution Model File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides A brief guide to the conflict resolution model, a useful refresher for all patrol officers - use this in conjunction with formal conflict training from your force Click here to download this file

[centre][/centre] File Name: Vehicle (Crimes) Act 2001, Summary of legislation File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides The government introduced legislation to regulate scrap yards and breakers yards in 2001. The Vehicle (Crimes) Act makes it an offence to carry on such a business without being registered, and gives police powers of entry to registered premises (as well as the ability to get warrants to inspect unregistered premises). Somewhat obscure and not your everyday "bread and butter" policing, however this might be useful if you're on a project focussing on car crime - a lot of nicked motors end up in unscrupulous breaker…

File Name: Basic Fitness Guide for Police Officers File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Updated: 23 Mar 2011 File Category: Guides Here's a brief guide to fitness as a police officer. It includes tips on: Aerobic capacity Anaerobic training Weight loss Strength training Stress Diet A typical exercise programme Click here to download this file

[centre][/centre] File Name: Going to court as a police witness File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides The attached guide will give the nervous police witness some guidance on what to expect, and how to act Click here to download this file

[centre][/centre] File Name: Seizure of Vehicles used in Anti-Social Manner, Section 59 Police Reform Act File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 (usually just referred to as 'Section 59') provides a very useful power which allows officers to deal with persons using vehicles of all descriptions (not just cars and mopeds) being used in an anti-social manner, whether on the road or not. Please take a look at the guide, and let me know if you have any suggested corrections or additions. Click here to download this file

File Name: Sexual Offences Act 2003 File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Information Attached, an overview of some of the finer points of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The Home Office's pages on the Sexual Offences Act can be found here. NON-CONSENSUAL OFFENCES SECTION 1: RAPE SECTION 2: ASSAULT BY PENETRATION SECTION 3: SEXUAL ASSAULT SECTION 4: CAUSING A PERSON TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITHOUT CONSENT RAPE AND OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN UNDER 13 SECTION 5: RAPE OF A CHILD UNDER 13 SECTION 6: ASSAULT OF A CHILD UNDER 13 BY PENETRATION SECTION 7: SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD UNDER 13 SECTION 8: CAUSING OR INCITING…

File Name: Interview planning and preparation File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 31 Jul 2008 File Category: Information I'm not sure how many Specials become involved in the actual interviewing of detainees, but would suspect that those of you who don't would no doubt love the opportunity to get involved and see the job from start to conclusion... This Interview Planning & Preparation Document helps you prepare to carry out a tape recorded interview, where the facts to be ascertained are something more than simple, A B C etc... Click here to download this file

File Name: Blank MG5 (case summary) File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 29 Jul 2008 File Category: Information Blank MG5 - not restricted until it's filled in! Click here to download this file

File Name: Blank MG11 (statement form) File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 29 Jul 2008 File Category: Information A blank MG11. Note this isn't restricted material until it's filled in Click here to download this file

[centre][/centre] File Name: Investigating Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 29 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides A useful guide to dealing with road traffic collisions - including identifying whether it actually is an RTC according to the Road Traffic Act, the requirements on drivers, and actions for police officers to consider at the scene of an RTC. Click here to download this file

File Name: Scottish Law: PNB Card File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 29 Jul 2008 File Category: Information Brief summary of key Scottish Law, in a handy PNB sized card. More Scots stuff please - upload it to our submissions section Click here to download this file

[centre][/centre] File Name: Scottish Law: Definitions File Submitter: Lord Vader File Submitted: 29 Jul 2008 File Category: Guides Attached, a list of various definitions in Scottish Law. The original idea and material was produced by GRADE1 to whom I am very grateful - it's great to have some material here in the reference library for our Scottish cousins Click here to download this file