Reference • Aide-memoires

UK police mnemonics

Straightforward operational memory aids for stop and search, arrest, investigation, major incidents, risk and more—the same catalogue that ships in the Section app.

Arrest

DIESearch of a person upon arrest — PACE s32 IDCOPPLANArrest necessity criteria ('ID COP PLAN') — PACE s24 / Code G WASPSPowers of entry without warrant — PACE s17

Briefing

IIMARCHBriefing model (College of Policing APP / JESIP) SAFCORMSAFCORM — operational briefing and decision-making structure

Evidence

ELBOWSPocket notebook (PNB) entry rules — 'No ELBOWS'

Investigation

5WH5WH formula — core investigation questions ADVOKATEAssessing eyewitness identification evidence (Turnbull factors) GOLDEN HOUREffective early investigative action PEACEInvestigative interviewing framework

Major Incident

CHALETLegacy major incident scene report METHANEMajor incident scene report (JESIP standard)

Other

CLADDSeizing and retaining property — PACE s19 National Decision Model (NDM)Decision-making framework SARA / OSARASARA (and OSARA) — problem-solving policing model WIFEAggravated burglary articles — Theft Act 1968 s10

Risk

RARARARA — risk management options (domestic abuse / public protection) THRIVETHRIVE — initial risk assessment for calls for service / incident grading

Stop Search

GOWISELYStop and search — information the officer must give (PACE s2 / Code A) SHACKSReasonable grounds for suspicion (stop and search)

Use Of Force

PLANLJustifying use of force or interference with rights

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