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Under Section 19, which action is permissible for officers entering a property to make inquiries?
Under Section 19, which action is permissible for officers entering a property to make inquiries?
- Entering the property at any time, regardless of the occupier's presence.
- Using any level of force necessary to gain entry.
- Entering the yard to make inquiries without the owner's consent. (correct)
- Entering the dwelling without consent to conduct interviews.
According to Section 20, what should officers primarily consider when determining 'a reasonable time to stay on a place'?
According to Section 20, what should officers primarily consider when determining 'a reasonable time to stay on a place'?
- The officer's personal convenience and availability.
- The urgency dictated by their commanding officer.
- Whether they have enough time to accomplish their necessary tasks. (correct)
- The occupier's expressed wishes regarding their departure.
Under what circumstance does Section 21 permit officers to enter a dwelling without the occupier's consent?
Under what circumstance does Section 21 permit officers to enter a dwelling without the occupier's consent?
- To provide emergency assistance to someone inside.
- To arrest or detain a person. (correct)
- To enforce a warrant related to a property dispute.
- To conduct a general search for evidence related to any crime.
According to Section 29, what condition must be met for officers to search a person without a warrant?
According to Section 29, what condition must be met for officers to search a person without a warrant?
Which of the following circumstances, as outlined in Section 30, would justify searching a person without a warrant?
Which of the following circumstances, as outlined in Section 30, would justify searching a person without a warrant?
According to Section 31, what is the threshold for an officer to search a vehicle without a warrant?
According to Section 31, what is the threshold for an officer to search a vehicle without a warrant?
Which of the following is a 'prescribed circumstance' under Section 32 that allows officers to search a vehicle without a warrant?
Which of the following is a 'prescribed circumstance' under Section 32 that allows officers to search a vehicle without a warrant?
Under Section 40, when can a person be required to state their name and address?
Under Section 40, when can a person be required to state their name and address?
According to Section 41, in what scenario is a police officer permitted to require a person to provide their name and address?
According to Section 41, in what scenario is a police officer permitted to require a person to provide their name and address?
What power does Section 60 grant to police officers regarding vehicles?
What power does Section 60 grant to police officers regarding vehicles?
Under Section 365(1), for what reason can an officer make an arrest without a warrant?
Under Section 365(1), for what reason can an officer make an arrest without a warrant?
According to Section 365(2), under what specific circumstance can an officer arrest someone without a warrant?
According to Section 365(2), under what specific circumstance can an officer arrest someone without a warrant?
Which of the following best describes the power granted under Section 365A?
Which of the following best describes the power granted under Section 365A?
Under which section can police enter a property to serve documents?
Under which section can police enter a property to serve documents?
Which of the following actions is permissible when entering a property under Section 19?
Which of the following actions is permissible when entering a property under Section 19?
What is the primary consideration for officers when deciding how long to stay on a property under Section 20?
What is the primary consideration for officers when deciding how long to stay on a property under Section 20?
In relation to Section 30, which situation justifies searching a person without a warrant?
In relation to Section 30, which situation justifies searching a person without a warrant?
Section 32 outlines circumstances for searching a vehicle without a warrant. Which of the following aligns with this section?
Section 32 outlines circumstances for searching a vehicle without a warrant. Which of the following aligns with this section?
According to Section 41, in addition to finding a person committing an offense, what other situations allow an officer to require a person to state their name and address?
According to Section 41, in addition to finding a person committing an offense, what other situations allow an officer to require a person to state their name and address?
Under Section 365, what is a key condition related to arrest without warrant for questioning?
Under Section 365, what is a key condition related to arrest without warrant for questioning?
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Section 19 Power
Section 19 Power
Enter a place to make inquiries, investigate, or serve documents, but do not enter a dwelling.
Section 20: Reasonable time to stay
Section 20: Reasonable time to stay
Officers have enough time to do what they have to do but should not stay unnecessarily.
Section 21 Power
Section 21 Power
Allows entry to arrest without a warrant, including dwellings, and to stop vehicles for arrest.
Section 29: Searching Persons
Section 29: Searching Persons
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Section 30: Prescribed Circumstances
Section 30: Prescribed Circumstances
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Section 31: Searching Vehicles
Section 31: Searching Vehicles
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Section 32: Vehicle Circumstances
Section 32: Vehicle Circumstances
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Section 40: State Name and Address
Section 40: State Name and Address
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Section 41: Circumstances for Name
Section 41: Circumstances for Name
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Section 60: Stopping Vehicles
Section 60: Stopping Vehicles
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Section 365: Arrest Without Warrant
Section 365: Arrest Without Warrant
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Section 365A: Arrest Instruction
Section 365A: Arrest Instruction
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Study Notes
- The PPRA outlines powers commonly used by law enforcement.
Section 19: General Power to Enter
- Provides the authority to enter a place for inquiries, investigations, or serving documents.
- Entering a dwelling is not permitted under this section.
- Entering property that is not occupied is permitted such as a yard
- Officers may enter property (not the house) without the owner's consent.
- Minimal force is authorized to enter, like opening an unlocked door.
Section 20: Reasonable Time to Stay
- Officers are allowed adequate time to fulfill their duties.
- Officers can not stay unnecessarily.
Section 21: Power to Enter for Arrest/Detention
- Enables entry to arrest someone or enforce a warrant.
- Entering a dwelling without consent is allowed to arrest or detain an individual.
- If a vehicle is involved, it can be stopped, detained, and entered to arrest or detain a person.
- Reference the relevant section for comprehensive details, including subsections.
Section 29: Searching Persons Without a Warrant
- Allows searching a person if reasonable suspicion of prescribed circumstances exists.
Section 30: Prescribed Circumstances for Searching Persons
- Includes carrying a weapon.
- Includes the possession of unlawful dangerous drugs.
- Includes possession of stolen property.
- Includes evidence of a 7-year imprisonment offence.
Section 31: Searching Vehicles Without a Warrant
- Authorizes searching a vehicle and its contents if reasonable suspicion of prescribed circumstances exists.
Section 32: Prescribed Circumstances for Searching Vehicles
- Includes evidence of a commission of a 7-year imprisonment offence.
- Includes the possession of unlawful dangerous drugs.
- Includes possession of stolen property.
Section 40: Requiring Name and Address
- Allows requiring proof of name and address correctness under prescribed circumstances.
Section 41: Prescribed Circumstances for Requiring Name and Address
- When a police officer witnesses the offense.
- When a police officer suspects the person has committed an offense, including an extradition offence.
- An officer is about to take the person's identifying particulars under an identifying particulars notice or a court order made under section 471 or 514.
Section 60: Stopping Vehicles
- Grants the power to stop vehicles for specific prescribed purposes.
Section 365: Arrest Without Warrant
- Section 365(1) allows arrest without a warrant for any offence.
- Section 365(2) allows arrest without a warrant to investigate or question indictable offences.
- NOTE: a person is not arrested for questioning but for the substantive offence
Section 365A: Arrest on Instruction
- Permits arrest without a warrant based on instructions from another police officer.
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