Additional Information

Quick reference guides for phonetic alphabet, identification codes, and key PACE Act sections.

• Phonetic Alphabet Details

  Communicate letters and spellings clearly over radio or phone.

  • A – Alfa
  • B – Bravo
  • C – Charlie
  • D – Delta
  • E – Echo
  • F – Foxtrot
  • G – Golf
  • H – Hotel
  • I – India
  • J – Juliett
  • K – Kilo
  • L – Lima
  • M – Mike
  • N – November
  • O – Oscar
  • P – Papa
  • Q – Quebec
  • R – Romeo
  • S – Sierra
  • T – Tango
  • U – Uniform
  • V – Victor
  • W – Whiskey
  • X – X-ray
  • Y – Yankee
  • Z – Zulu
• Identification Codes (IC) Details

  Used to identify suspects based on physical appearance and ethnic origin.

  • IC1 – White-skinned European: English, Scottish, Welsh, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Russian and other Northern/Western European nationalities with white/pale skin tone.
  • IC2 – Dark-skinned European: Greek, Cypriot, Turkish, Sicilian, Sardinian, Spanish, Italian and other Southern European or Mediterranean nationalities with darker skin tone.
  • IC3 – African-Caribbean: West Indian, Guyanese, Black African (including those with light complexion), and persons of African descent.
  • IC4 – South Asian: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan nationals and persons from South Asian countries.
  • IC5 – South/East Asian: Malaysian, Burmese, Filipino, Mongolian and persons from Southeast and East Asian countries.
  • IC6 – Arabian/North African: Algerian, Tunisian, Moroccan and other North African or Middle Eastern nationalities.
• Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Details

  Key sections covering police powers and suspect rights.

  • Section 1: Constables have the power to stop and search under reasonable cause. This legislation must be explained when doing a stop and search.
  • Section 8: Constables have the power to enter and search a premises when granted by a warrant.
  • Section 17: Constables have the power to enter a premises to arrest a suspect who may be found within the premises.
  • Section 18: Constables have the power to enter a premises after an arrest to search for items and other things that may be involved with the offence or arrest.
  • Section 24: Constables have the power to arrest an individual if they have committed a crime without the need of a warrant.
  • Section 28: Constables are legally required to provide the cause of arrest when arresting a suspect or the grounds on which they are being arrested.
  • Section 32: Constables have the power to search upon arrest. There may be other, more specific legislations for more specific searches such as regarding firearms.
  • Section 56: The individual being placed under arrest has the right to inform someone, either a relative or friend who is concerned by welfare, that they have been placed under arrest.
  • Section 58: Individuals have a right to seek legal advice, from someone such as a solicitor.
  • Section 60: Law enforcement have the right to record interviews.
  • Section 117: Constables have the power to use force. This is to be reasonable force, based on the occurring events.

Helpful Information

This section provides key details on sending suspects to prison, issuing fines, taking exams, and joining divisions within the department.

Processing Suspects: Sending to Prison & Issuing Fines

• To send a suspect to prison:
  1. Press F10
  2. Click Computer
  3. Select the Handcuffs icon
• To issue a fine:
  1. Press F10
  2. Click Computer
  3. Select the Paper with lines icon (located below the handcuffs)

Taking Exams & Promotions

• To take an exam, speak to a Sergeant+ from the Recruitment Team.
• Sergeants+ cannot assist you during exams—all the necessary information is in this handbook. Revise thoroughly for the best chance of passing.
• Promotion to Sergeant+ is based on performance in the PD—work hard and stay professional to increase your chances.

Joining a Division

• To join a division, speak to the Command of that division, and they will guide you through the process.