Stop and search training.
Stop and search is one of the most visible powers in policing, and one of the most scrutinised. This course covers when a search is lawful and how to carry one out fairly.
- Length
- About 12 minutes
- Topics
- 4 narrated topics
- Assessment
- 10 questions, 8 to pass
- Certificate
- On passing
What the course covers
4 topics, each with a real-world task.
4 scenario tasks, one after each topic. Topics unlock in order and progress saves automatically, so it can be done in short bursts.
- The powersThe main stop and search powers, and the two kindsTask: Which situation needs reasonable grounds?
- Reasonable groundsWhat counts as grounds, and what never doesTask: Which is a lawful ground to search?
- GOWISELYWhat you must tell someone before you search themTask: What did the officer miss?
- Carrying it out fairlyHow far a search can go, and treating people with respectTask: What's wrong here?
Who it's for
Police officers, special constables, and those who train or supervise them.
Content is based on PACE 1984 and Code A. It covers the difference between powers that need reasonable grounds and those that do not, what never counts as grounds, and the GOWISELY information a person must be given before a search.
Our policing courses are written from publicly available legislation and guidance. They are independent of, and not endorsed by, the College of Policing.
Narrated video lessons with captions, on any phone, tablet or computer.
10 questions, marked by the system. Learners need 8 correct (75%) to pass.
Issued on passing, valid for a year, and kept on record for four years.
Assign it, set a due date and see every learner's progress and result.
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