DPCS Act

A volatile substances search allows a PSO to search for..

• Volatile Substance

• Hazardous Materials

• Volatile Substance or an item used to inhale a volatile substance

• Any Harmful Substance

For the offence of Possess a Drug of Dependence, what is the most appropriate arrest power?

• S.458 CA

• S. 82A DPCSA

• S.459 CA

• S.24 BA

The two search powers relating to volatile substances found in the DPCSA are….

• 60F & 60G

• 60G & 60L

• 60E & 60L

• 60E & 60F

On patrol you are informed that there is a boat on a trailer with what appears to be to cannabis plants on board. You approach the boat and see the cannabis plants through the window of the cabin, the boat appears to be unlocked. What can you do?

• Perform a search under the DPCSA, as SORG is easily met, and the boat is in a public place.

• You can search the boat as it is unlocked, and you don't need to force entry.

• You can search under the DPCSA, but the owner must be present.

• You cannot search the boat under the DPCSA, organise for police to attend.

Volatile Substances means any substance declared pursuant to sub-section (2) by the Governor in Council to be a volatile substance.

• False

• True

A drug of dependence is defined as…..

• Addictive

• A Narcotic

• A substance specified in Schedule 11 DPCSA

• A substance specified in S.73 DPCSA

Once a person has been detained under the volatile substances apprehension power, a PSO must take all reasonable steps to release the person into the care of a ……

• Parent

• Case Worker

• Suitable Person

• Family Member

The offence of possess a Volatile Substance is a summary offence found in the DPCSA.

• True

• False

• False, it is an indictable offence.

On patrol you are informed that what appears to be a drug deal has just taken place in the car park. You find the POI and conduct a search. You locate 10 small plastic bags containing ice, $1,000 in cash, digital scales and three mobile phones. What is the most appropriate offence?

• Possess DOD

• Traffick DOD

• Use a DOD

• Possess Proceeds of Crime

Location wise where can the offence of Possess DOD occur?

• Public Place

• Designated Place

• Anywhere

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