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Built for policing in England & Wales

Know the power. Prove the offence. Keep moving.

Section is a free iPhone police app for officers, specials and student officers in England and Wales: 1,200+ offences with points to prove and CJS codes, PACE powers and police mnemonics, ready offline.

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Section, the UK police law reference app, showing searching UK police offences by name, with Theft Act 1968 sections and CJS offence codes.Section, the UK police law reference app, showing the theft offence card with the statutory wording, CJS code H2272 and the five points to prove.Section, the UK police law reference app, showing PACE Codes of Practice A to H: stop and search, searching premises, detention, identification and interview recording.Section, the UK police law reference app, showing on-shift tools such as the PACE custody clock, arrest rationale, disposal helper and drive limits.Section, the UK police law reference app, showing police mnemonics such as DIE, IDCOPPLAN, WASPS, IIMARCH, SAFCORM and ELBOWS.
Section, the UK police law reference app, showing searching UK police offences by name, with Theft Act 1968 sections and CJS offence codes. Real screenshots: tap the tabs like the actual app.
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Section, the UK police law reference app: Offence search with CJS codes, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Section, the UK police law reference app: Offence search with CJS codes, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Section, the UK police law reference app: Theft: points to prove, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Section, the UK police law reference app: Theft: points to prove, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Section, the UK police law reference app: PACE Codes of Practice A to H, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Section, the UK police law reference app: PACE Codes of Practice A to H, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Section, the UK police law reference app: Police mnemonics, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Section, the UK police law reference app: Police mnemonics, a real app screen in an iPhone frame.
Why it exists

Less fumbling through PDFs. More confident decisions.

Points to prove

1,200+ offences with statutory wording, points to prove, defences, mode of trial and maximum penalty, verified against legislation.gov.uk. Browse offences

CJS offence codes

Search by offence name, legislation or CJS code, so the charge wording and code are in front of you before you write it up.

PACE powers

The PACE Codes of Practice, arrest necessity, search and entry powers, grouped around the job you are doing. PACE Codes A to H

Police mnemonics

GOWISELY, IDCOPPLAN, WASPS, PEACE, NDM and more, each with what every letter means and when officers use it. All mnemonics

Offline-first

Designed for weak signal, vehicle use and quick checks where a normal web search is too slow. No account needed.

For student officers

Revise offences, powers and mnemonics on the PCDA, DHEP or PCEP route, or as a special constable. Section for student officers

Ready when signal is not

The law reference stays with you.

Core offence records, points to prove, PACE references, mnemonics and saved material remain available on the device when a browser search cannot.

  • ✓ Search offences and CJS codes
  • ✓ Read points to prove and defences
  • ✓ Browse PACE and practical mnemonics
  • ✓ Reopen saved and recent material
Questions

Common questions.

What is Section?

Section is a free iPhone police app for England and Wales. It carries 1,200+ offences with points to prove and CJS offence codes, PACE powers and Codes of Practice, and police mnemonics, and the core library works offline.

Is Section free?

Yes. Section is free to download on iPhone. The offence catalogue, PACE and police regulations stay free; optional Section Pro tools are available through Apple.

Is there an app for points to prove?

Yes. Section shows the points to prove for each of its 1,200+ offences, with the statutory wording, defences, mode of trial and maximum penalty, verified against legislation.gov.uk.

Does Section include CJS offence codes?

Yes. You can search offences by name, legislation or CJS code, and offences show their CJS codes, checked against the official CJS offence index.

Can Section help write a police statement?

Section Pro includes Statement Writer, an optional drafting aid. It turns wording you supply, using placeholders instead of real names or details, into an unverified draft you must check. It is not an official police system or a signed MG11.

Is Section useful for student police officers?

Yes. Section is built for officers, special constables, student officers on the PCDA, DHEP and PCEP routes, and people preparing for policing assessments.

Does Section work without signal?

Yes. The core reference library works offline. Bookmarks, preferences and the local offence database stay on your device.

Is Section on Android?

Not at the moment. Section is an iPhone app, available free on the App Store.

Is Section an official police app?

No. Section is an independent study and reference aid. It is not legal advice or official operational guidance, and it does not replace current legislation, force policy, CPS guidance or professional judgement.

Do I need an account?

No. Section has no user accounts, advertising SDKs or cross-app tracking.

Where does the offence information come from?

Statutory wording, points to prove, defences and maximum penalties are verified against legislation.gov.uk and the official CJS offence index.

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Carry the reference, even when the signal disappears.

Download Section for iPhone. The offence catalogue, PACE and police regulations stay free; optional Pro tools are available through Apple.

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