The handbook every officer wishes they had on shift.
Acts, sections, search powers and step-by-step procedures — written in plain English, cross-referenced to legislation.gov.uk and College of Policing APP.
Reference library
Every key Act broken down section by section, with the offence elements and powers an officer needs at a glance.
Procedures that hold up
GO-WISELY, lawful arrest, the detention clock, use of force — step-by-step so the paperwork lands and the case sticks.
BTP-aware
Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, jurisdiction off-network, mutual aid — the bits the generic handbooks gloss over.
Key Acts
Start with the legislation you'll touch on every shift.
PACE 1984
The cornerstone of police powers in England and Wales. Governs stop and search, arrest, entry, search of premises, detention and questioning, and the treatment of suspects.
MDA 1971
Controls the production, supply and possession of controlled drugs, and creates the search powers most commonly used by officers responding to drug offences.
Theft Act 1968
Defines the core acquisitive offences — theft, robbery, burglary, handling stolen goods — used daily by response and CID teams.
RTSA 2003
Established the British Transport Police as a statutory force and sets out its jurisdiction, powers and governance. Essential reference for BTP officers.
Quick-reference procedures
The step-by-step guides for the common tasks.
GO-WISELY — Before any stop & search
The mandatory information you MUST give before searching a person or vehicle under PACE Code A. Failing to give it can render the search unlawful.
Lawful Arrest — Step by Step
The sequence to follow when arresting under PACE s.24. Get any element wrong and the arrest may be unlawful.
The Police Caution — Wording, When & Why
The standard PACE Code C / Code G caution. Must be given on arrest, before any questioning about an offence, and on charge. Wrong words or wrong moment can render admissions inadmissible at court.
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