CODE C 3. Initial Action (a) Detained person - normal procedure

CODE C 3. Initial Action (a) Detained person - normal procedure

1. 3.1

   • Continuing rights
     • Arrested person
       • At police station
         • (i)
           • Someone informed of arrest
         • (ii)
           • Consult privately with solicitor
           • availability of free independent legal advice
         • (iii)
           • consult with Codes of Practice

2. 3.2

   • DP given
     • written notice setting out
       • above rights
       • obtaining legal advice
       • rights to a copy of custody record
       • caution in therms prescribed
         • Section 10
     • additional written notcie
       • entitlements while in custody

3. 3.3

   • IF DP
     • citizen of
       • independent Commonwealth country
         • Told of rights
           • to communicate with
             • High Commision
             • Embassy
               • ASAP
             • Consulate
             • Section 7
       • foreign country
         • (incl) Rep Ireland

4. 3.4

   • Custody officer shall
     • Record offence(s)
       • reason
     • DP comments
       • shall NOT invite comments
         • of arrest
         • of detention
     • If arresting PC not present
       • Their account made available
     • If detention authorised
       • DP told grounds
     • no specific questions
       • with regards to
         • their involvment
         • comments from arresting officer
         • their detention

5. 3.5

   • Custody officer shall
     • (a) a DP if at this time they
       • i) want legal advice
       • ii) want someone informed of their detention
     • (b) ask DP to sign record
       • to confirm their decisions of (a)
     • (c) determine if DP
       • i) is, or might be in need of
         • medical treatment
         • medical attention
       • ii) requires
         • an appropriate adult
         • held to check docs
         • an interpreter
     • (d) record decision for (c)

6. 3.6

   • When determining these needs
     • the custody officer is responsible
       • for initiating an assessment
         • to consider if the DP is likely to present specific risks to
           • Staff
           • Thelselves
           • Incl. PNC checks

7. 3.7

   • Chief Officers
     • should ensure
       • arrangements for
         • proper and effective risk assessments
           • 3.6
           • are implemented
             • all DPs
             • All stations
               • in their area

8. 3.8

   • Risk assessments
     • Must follow
       • a structured process
         • which clearly defines
           • the categories of risk to be considered
             • and the results
               • Must be
                 • added to record
     • If none identified
       • through assessment
         • added to custody record
   • Custody officer
     • responsibility
       • to brief
         • those responsible
           • for DPs custody

9. 3.8A

   • Risk assessment
     • relating to DPs detention
       • does not need to be shown or provided
         • to DP
           • OR
           • person acting on behalf of
   • any analisis
   • Info
     • should NOT be withheld
       • from any person acting on DP behalf
         • such as
           • appropriate adult
           • solicitor
           • interpreter.
         • If to do so
           • might put that person at risk

10. 3.9

    • Custody officer's
      • responsibility
        • to implement any response
          • to risk assessment
            • e.g.
              • reduce opportunities
                • for self harm
              • calling a health care professional
              • increase
                • monitoring
                • observation
              • reduce risk to those who come into contact with DP

11. 3.10

    • Risk assessment
      • ongoing process
      • Must always
        • be reviewed
          • if circumstances change

12. 3.11

    • if cameras installed
      • in custody
        • notices required
      • request to turn off
        • shall be refused