1. Police Powers
And individual rights

2. What do the police do?
Prevention: Detection Prosecution:

3. Police Powers
Questioning
Demand name and address
Searches
Fingerprints
Forensic procedures
Arrest
Seize and impound vehicles under hoon laws.

4. Rights of the individual
Innocent until proven guilty
Right to silence
Right to be cautioned by the police
Right to be informed of the charge
Request police officer’s name and details
Right to communicate with a lawyer or friend
Right to refuse an ID parade
Right to interpreter
Right to see and read any statements recorded during a police interview
Right to refuse to accompany a police officer to the police station, unless under arrest
Right to refuse to provide evidence unless under arrest or by court order.

5. The balance:
How do we balance the rights of the individual with the power of the police?

6. Should police be able to stop and search without a warrant?
Write 4 dot points outlining how YOU feel.
Write 4 dots points outlining how the POLICE might feel
Write 4 dot points outlining how a YOUTH WORKER might feel
Write 4 dot points outlining how a VICTIMS GROUP might feel.

7. Now it’s your turn Complete the handout
Answer questions: 1, 3, 4 and 6 on page 70 of the new textbook.