Police Quiz 2022

Gwent Police was founded in?

• 1967

• 1922

• 1992

• 1850

Answer explanation

The force was formed in 1967 by the amalgamation of Monmouthshire Constabulary and Newport Borough Police. In 1974 its area was realigned to cover the new administrative county of Gwent, and in 1996, it was expanded again to cover the former Rhymney Valley district area that had become part of the Caerphilly county borough.

True or False?

If a Police Officer is not wearing a uniform they are not allowed to stop and search you?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A Plain clothes officer MUST show you their warrant card in order to search you!

What elected official overseas the work of the Police in an area?

• County Marshall

• High Sheriff

• Police & Crime Commissioner

• Bailiff

Which of these do you think is the MOST IMPORTANT reason to have laws?

• To solve arguments and disputes

• To keep order and structure in society

• To punish those who do wrong

• To reflect British values

What does CPS stand for?

the organisation that determines whether to prosecute in court

• Crown Prosecution Service

• Crown Prevention Service

• Court Property System

• Crown Paints Service

Which Government Department overseas the Police?

• Ministry of Defence

• Department of Media, Culture and Sport

• Home Office

• Health Department

Answer explanation

under the concept of "Separation of Powers" the court system (Justice Department) and the Police are kept under different Government Departments.

How long can the Police normally detain someone without charging them?

• 12 Hours

• 24 Hours

• 72 hours

• They Can't

Answer explanation

In the case of particularly violent crime they can apply for a 12 hour extension

Under which circumstance could the Police enter someones house?

• If they have a Warrant from a Magistrate

• If they believe that a crime is being carried out at that moment inside

• If they believe that someone may have carried out a crime at the address in the past 10 days

• If it is the house of someone in custody who is being investigated for a crime

If you are arrested you have the right to......

• Have someone informed of your arrest

• Get medical help if you are unwell

• Have legal representation

  (Solicitor)

• Not answering questions and not having it held against you

Answer explanation

If you keep silent but do not say anything that you later rely on in court,this will be held against you

Which of these qualities do you think is the most important in the Police?

• Confident and calm manner

• Honesty and Trustworthiness

• Good Communication skills

• Problem solving skills