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019- Search And Surveillance Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the act section 5?

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Modernise law of search and seizure
Rules

recognise rights and entitlements

Ensure investigative tools effective

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Define RGTS?

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Sound basis for suspecting circumstance/situation exists

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Define RGTB?

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Sound basis for believing a circumstance/situation exists

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In relation to search define what a lawful search is?

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Search using:
Search warrant
Warrantless power
Consent

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In relation to search define what a reasonable search is?

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Complied with S21 NZBOR 1990 considers:
Nature
How intrusive
Where/when of search

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If practicable you should apply for a search warrant. To use a warrantless search power You must have RGTB it is not practicable to apply for a warrant, what considerations can be applied and what should you do re these?

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Time - to apply and approve warrant app
Securing scene (117)
Staff and resources - to minimise risk
EM at risk
Location and persons present

Record decision log in your NB

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3 reasons why it’s preferred to use a search warrant?

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  • ensures judicial oversight
  • protection for police/public
  • reporting/recording of results
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Section 92 - purpose of consent search? (4 reasons “ippp”)

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“IPPP”

  • prevent commission offence
  • investigate if offence committed
  • protect life/property
  • prevent injury/harm
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Before undertaking a consent search advise the person of?

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Reason for search
They may consent or refuse

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After consent is given for a consent search can consent be withdrawn?

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Yes, may withdraw consent at anytime

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What is the age limit for a consent search of a P V or T? And do you have to report a consent search?

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14 or older to consent and no requirement to report

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Evidential material means?

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Evidence of offence, tangible/intangible and of relevance to the investigation of the offence

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Define tangible in relation to evidence?

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Something may be touched

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Define intangible? (In relation to EM)

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Unable to be touched, no physical presence

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What is CADD?

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Concealed
Altered
Damaged
Destroyed

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Examples of CADD?

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Concealed - buried items
Altered - remove serial #
Damaged - cut out firewall of stolen car
Destroyed - nom nom food/drugs

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Section 131 - what ID/notice obligations are you required to give?

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“RAIN advice”

Reason for search
Act - used for search
Intent - to enter and search
Name - ID self

Provide copy of warrant or act and reason if warrantless.

BOR to detained people for search

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Outline exceptions to ID and notice requirements on search power?
(3 things)

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Have RGTB:
No one present
Endanger any persons safety
Prejudice entry or ongoing investigation

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Section 110 authorises you to?

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“search powers”

Enter and search
Search item
Use reasonable force for search
Seize
Request assistance with entry/search
Use equipment/dog/handler
Copy document/intangible material
Access computer system
Take photos/vids

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Outline section 116?

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Secure PVT to be searched or if RGTB person obstruct/search; Exclude person or give direction

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Section 118?
(“Additional search powers”)

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Detain ppl, determine if any connection to object of search

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Section 119?
(“Additional search powers”)

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Search people if:
RGTB EM on person
RGTS possession dangerous item posing threat to safety and immediate action needed

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Section 120?
(“Additional search powers”)

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“Powers when suspect pursued”

fresh pursuit, RGTB EM on person may enter any place to apprehend and search P or V

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AWOCA?

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Ask - to comply
Why - reasons for action
Options - present them
Confirm - understand options
Action - arrest

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Recognised privileged material is material from communications with?
Legal advisers Ministers Medical practitioners Psychologists Informers Journalists
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Practical procedures with privileged material?
Ensure person/rep present when searched Give reasonable opportunity to claim privelege They must list what claimed is privileged Police inventory docs seized Person may copy docs before taken
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What must you satisfy and do before applying for a warrant?
RGTS imprisonable offence has/is/will committ RGTB find EM of offence at PVT Check target NIA for other applications/outcomes Assess risks Initial approval from supervisor
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In terms of risk, risk must be:
Identified Assessed before app and after Consider in plan
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Define section 117?
If SW app about to be made or waiting for approval, and RGTB EM may CADD before SW issued you may: - enter and secure PVT - secure any item there - direct any person to assist with above Power ceases when: - expiry 6 hours when power used - warrant available for execution - warrant app refused
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Who can be an issuing officer?
Judge (district/high) Person authorised by A.G. Such as: JP, magistrate, registrars
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What restrictions can an issuing officer place on warrant?
- Restrict time can be reasonably executed - require occupier to provide reasonable assistance to executing officer - require report on warrant in specified time
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What to do when search warrant is refused?
-reasons for refusal - Consider issues and re draft - resubmit If issues can’t be addressed - further inquiries - TBC continue investigation w/o search - if reasons not signing not justified submit report to legal services
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Who may execute a warrant?
The person directed or any constable
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How long is a warrant valid?
No more, 14 days from date issue as specified or no more than 30 days from date issue if justified why necessary and issuing officer satisfied
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When can a SW be executed?
Anytime reasonable in circumstances or At a restricted time required by issuing officer
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When is a SW considered executed?
When have seized the EM specified OR Leave the PVT searched and do not return within 4 hours
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Thinking of risk, and preparing a SW execution you must?
Review/assess risk Plan how to manage/minimise risk Determine how risk management be communicated
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Section 134? (Application to postpone compliance with notice obligations)
If notice compliance would endanger safety of person or prejudice ongoing investigation then Present application to postpone notice obligations to judge: At time of SW application Before 7 days passed after search warrant execution
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GSMEAC?
Ground Situation Mission Execution Admin Control command
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Section 19?
If executing SW for drugs (MODA offence) may search any person found I. Place or vehicle
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When you exercise a power to search a person you may? “DUSS”
Detain Use force Search any item Seize
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Section 121?
Power to stop vehicle, satisfied grounds for search to exist may 3T to: Execute warrant Use warrantless power
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Section 127?
“Executing SW for vehicle” If RGTB veh there , enter place to: Locate V to execute SW
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Section 112?
Carrying out lawful search, not reasonably practical determine whether item can be lawfully seized may remove items to examine to determine if can seize lawfully Eg: determine if large bag of unknown powder is drugs in drug warrant
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Section 112, what is a lawful search under items of uncertain status powers?
If you are: Exercising search power Lawful search of a person Lawfully in a place or vehicle
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Section 123
Seize item, plain view when searching or observe if: RGTB could have seized item under search warrant or power (Eg: S8 entry to arrest a person, check a cupboard for them hiding in and locate bag of meth)
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What section are production orders issued under?
Section 74
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What section and duration for a production order?
Section 76, no more than 30 days after date order is made
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What grounds does a district approver consider before approving a PO app?
Grounds met Benefit investigation Info not unreasonable/unnecessary
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What 3 matters must an issuing officer be satisfied exist to allow an oral app for a PO be made and then if allowed what must be done?
- Written app result in delay that compromise effectiveness of search - Whether order is to be issued can be determined orally - all info reqd supplied If allowed then: - Issuing officer record grounds for application asap - Applicant complete application form with grounds asap within 24hrs
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Hearsay evidence (usually CHIS) can be used to outline grounds for applications if it is highly reliable. Indicate reliability of the hearsay by stating?
Info to prove reliability of hearsay Informants reliability and whether given reliable info in past Whether this hearsay has been confirmed by other means
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Compensation for damage to property will seldom be paid if?
Execution of search power is justified by outcome and resulting loss/damage suffered by subject of search (Good result at target address) OR Execution of search not justified by outcome but grounds for execution sound (Negative result @ target add)
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2 situations where compensation may be available for damage to property from search?
- Unjustified damage caused - Search executed at wrong address
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Policy on damage to property during search outlines what police employees must not agree to?
Must not indicate or incur any undertaking on behalf of police to rectify damage
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Policy outlines if a claim is made or likely made re damage to property from a search the OC should address what points in a report to the DC?
- circumstances of execution - grounds for execution - damage caused - outcome of search - details of owner/occupier - nature basis of claim - any steps taken to prevent further loss/damage
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After a forced entry premises mustn’t be left unsecured. Generally this will Mean police do the following?
- liaise with owner to secure property - owners request engage contractor at owners expense - staff effect temp repair
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Define what surveillance is?
Planned/directed activity, open or covert for purpose of: - Observing/recording ons of PVT or places - Track location of thing/person - Intercept private comms
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What is a surveillance device?
Device that assists/enhances normal capabilities to surveil.
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3 types or kinds of surveillance device (SD)
Visual SD Interception device Tracking device
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What is a visual surveillance device?
Electronic, mechanical, optical, electromagnetic, electrooptical (EMOEE) apparatus, equipment, instrument, other device (AEIO) used to observe and record private activity
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Section 46, activities for which surveillance device warrant required. subsections a-e
a) ID for private comms b) use of TD exclude if for sole purpose ascertaining if thing opened c) obs private activity, private premises and any recording of obs by VSD d) SD involves trespass to land/goods e) obs private activity in curtilage of private premises if obs or recording by means of VSD And exceeds: 3 hours in 24 hour period 8 hours in total
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Private premises definition?
Private dwelling house, marae, any other non non private premises (Why don’t they just say other private premises….!)
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Non private premises def?
Premises where members of public frequently permitted to have access
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Define private activity?
Participant in activity reasonably expect activity in private premises is private
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In relation to private activity define what is the test for “ought reasonably expect”?
Objective test, what any person would expect
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What is a private communication?
Comms made under circ”s reasonably indicate party to the comms desires it to be confined to the parties to the comms
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What is trespass surveillance?
Surveillance that involves trespass onto land or goods
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Surveillance devices may be used under warrant for trespass surveillance but will only be authorised for obtaining what and for what type of offence?
Obtaining evidential material of a serious offence - 7 years plus imprison
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Curtilage
Land immediately surrounding house or dwelling including closely associated building and structures. Defines boundary in which reasonable expectation of privacy and where common daily activities occur
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What does intercept include in relation to private communication?
“ HLRRAM” Hear, listen, record, monitor, acquire or receive communication when taking place or while In transit
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What is an interception device?
Electronic, mechanical, optical, electromagnetic, electrooptical (EMOEE) Apparatus, equipment instrument other device (AEIO) used to intercept/record a private communication
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What is a voluntary oral communication?
Comms between 1 or more persons where atleast 1 person consent to comms being recorded
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What is a tracking device?
Device help by electronic means to ascertain either/both: - Location of thing or person - whether thing opened/tampered
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What type of offence can a surveillance warrant be obtained for to use a tracking device?
ANY imprisonable offence
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1st ingredient of section 48?
Entitled to apply: Would be entitled to make app for SDW as situation is serious criminal activity
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2nd ingredient of section 48?
Impracticable in circumstances: Need use device urgently, not practicable to obtain SDW
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Surveillance w/o warrant in emergency permitted when what offences or situations exist?
- punishable 14 years plus and believe use of SD obtain EM of offence OR Arms act offence Drugs offence OR situ: Likely cause injury surveillance necessary to prevent offending OR Risk to life surveillance necessary as emergency response
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Time limits on section 48 emergency surveillance?
Period not exceeding 48 hours
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Who must approve an emergency S48 warrant?
D-I unless: Immediacy doesn’t allow Statutory criteria met Ottorpunity arises to obtain EM would be lost otherwise
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Reporting timeline for warrantless surveillance powers exercised?
Notification to judge within 1 month of last day or surveillance
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How long may a SDW be issued for? What if it needs extending?
60 days. Apply for a new one

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