Unit Award Scheme

71089 STOP AND SEARCH: KNOWING YOUR RIGHTS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1what a 5090 Stop and Search form isSummary sheet
2what 'stop and search' meansSummary sheet
3at least three forms of information necessary in order to make a complaint against a police officer, eg shoulder number, name, rankSummary sheet
4at least three appropriate organisations through which a complaint can be made, eg local police station, solicitor, CAB officeSummary sheet
5the length of time, from the date of the search, during which a 5090 form may be collected from a police stationSummary sheet
6the six IC (identity codes) for ethnicity as laid out in a 5090 formSummary sheet
7at least three places where it is appropriate for a police officer to carry out a thorough search, eg doorway, back of police vehicle, police stationSummary sheet
8the GO WISELY mnemonicSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

9how a lawful search should be performed by a police officerSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

10the difference between a lawful and an unlawful searchSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

11take part in a general discussion on stop and search issues.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 November 2004Level - Entry Level