Stop and Search scenario Tesco

On a patrol of the area you see a male and female. The female has a white coat and the male has white trainers and black jeans on; neither of them are carrying a bag but both are near the shop. Do you...

• Conduct a stop search, they are a male and a female which matches our description

• Carry on our patrol as this couple does not match the clothing description

You then see a male and a female running from near back of the shop. The female has a pink coat on and the male has orange trainers and a orange bag. Do you...

• Approach the pair and engage with them as they match our clothing description from the theft report

• Continue our patrol as this isn't who we are looking for

• Go back to the station we have looked for long enough

On approaching it is important to remember...

• You don't want to be late off shift

• There was mention of a potential weapon in the report

• The couple might run or be confrontational as they have potentially committed a crime

• You haven't had dinner yet so you should make this quick

The couple state they are just walking from the shops. As a PC you now explain that...

• They are free to go then

• You ask them further questions as to what they bought etc

• You explain that they are going to be stop searched on the grounds that you believe they have stolen goods

• You explain that they are going to be searched because you know that they have stolen goods and they are under arrest

The pair aren't too happy but as a PC you explain that...

• There has been a report from a nearby shop of theft and they match the given description.

• You tell them too bad

• You start to argue with them and tell them they have no choice

Before being searched an officer has to explain what they are looking for and also identify themselves to the public. You tell the pair...

• I don't need to identify myself to you

• I know you have stolen goods on you and thats what i will find

• During the search i will be searching for stolen goods and a potential knife. My name is PC Smith and I am based at REDDITCH police station.

Next you....

• Search them

• Tell them they are entitled to a copy of the search record and tell them how to obtain this

• let them go

• Shout at them

Now you tell them....

• I am searching you under Section 1 of the Police and criminal evidence act

• I am searching you under Section 60 of Criminal Justice and Public Order Act

• I am searching you under Section 43 of Terrorism Act

• I am searching you under Section 32 PACE

Finally you....

• Arrest them

• Search them

• Notifying them that they are detained for the purposes of the search. Meaning they cannot leave.

During the search you find stolen goods and a knife on both individuals. What can you do with this property now?

• Throw it away

• Put the knives in a knife bin and return the goods to Tesco

• Seize the property for evidence

• Keep the stolen goods for yourself