Police Powers
Police powers are governed by strict rules.
A police officer is entitled to exercise some powers independently such as
making an arrest,
There are several general powers that officers have that normal members
of the public do not, including:
The power to stop and search people/vehicles in certain circumstances
The power to detain people
The police and criminal evidence act
PACE has multiple sections which cover many different areas of policing.
The act regulates their powers and protects the right of the public. This act
is the foundation and the basis for all of the police ‘rules’. Sometimes PACE
can be supplemented or built on by other acts.
Police powers are governed by strict rules.
A police officer is entitled to exercise some powers independently such as
making an arrest,
There are several general powers that officers have that normal members
of the public do not, including:
The power to stop and search people/vehicles in certain circumstances
The power to detain people
The police and criminal evidence act
PACE has multiple sections which cover many different areas of policing.
The act regulates their powers and protects the right of the public. This act
is the foundation and the basis for all of the police ‘rules’. Sometimes PACE
can be supplemented or built on by other acts.
