A step by step guide to all stages of the custody procedure - no other book on the market offers a resource this comprehensive and relevant to the custody officer's role.
Covers everyday and emergency situations - using flowcharts, diagrams, summary sections, case examples and test scenarios.
Updated to cover the new PACE Codes of practice that came into force on the 1st January 2006 and changes as a result of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.
Covers key changes in relation to the civilianisation of the role of the custody officer
Highlights common problem areas, offers practical guidance, and interprets areas of the PACE Codes of Practice that are most commonly misunderstood.
Fully indexed and cross referenced for ease of use.
Useful contact details and glossary, as well as space to customise with station-specific information.
New to this edition
-Revised to include all changes effected by the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
-Covers key changes in relation to the civilianisation of the role of the custody officer
-Contains updated case law
-Includes updates on the implementation of the Police Reform Act 2002 and the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
-Revised updates of facts and figures
This new, updated 2nd edition of the popular Blackstone's Custody Officer's Manual provides a practical companion for trainee and established custody officers, containing all relevant legislation together with interpretations of the areas of the Codes of Practice that are most commonly misunderstood. It offers a comprehensive treatment of all the elements of the custody officer's role, highlighting common problem areas and offering practical guidance.
Professionals involved in the criminal justice system will be acutely aware of the ever-changing legislation that governs the reception, treatment and welfare of people detained at police stations. From the introduction of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, through to the Human Rights Act 1998 and more recently, the Police Reform Act 2002, the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, new Acts of Parliament have been introduced to reach a balance between protecting the rights of individuals, protecting the public from serious harm and professionalising the police service. As a result, increasing pressure is placed on custody officers, police inspectors and superintendents to reach appropriate decisions in relation to detainees. Practitioners face the threat of personal litigation and their decision-making is tested regularly in both the criminal and civil courts.
The new edition has been fully updated to include changes as a result of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 such as the civilianisation of the custody officer. New cases, facts and figures and more Home Office circulars have been added to ensure the book is fully up-to-date.
This book provides advice relating to all aspects of the detainees at police stations, and interprets the recent changes made to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the accompanying Codes of Practice, which came into force in January 2006. It should be seen as an essential reference material for future and existing custody officers, inspectors, and superintendents. The book will also be useful to training providers and to the private industry entering the criminal justice system in this area.
Readership:
Primary: Established custody officers, Reviewing Officers (inspectors who are practitioners), custody officers, trainers, and trainees.
Secondary: Other police training departments and civilation detention officers.
Contents
1. The role of the custody officer
2. Risk assessing the detainee
3. 'Booking in' the detainee
4. The detainee's entitlements
5. Vulnerable people and appropriate adults
6. Dealing with property and searching
7. Warrants
8. Reviews and relevant time
9. Extending detention
10. Detained person's welfare
11. Identification
12. Dealing with legal representatives
13. Charging suspects
14. Continued detention after charge
15. Bail
16. Interviewing
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