Demonstrate an understanding of the Role and functions of a Peace Officer & Traffic Warden – US: 377224 Formative Assessment
OVERVIEW
The person qualified with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and functions of a Peace Officer and Traffic Warden. They will be able to explain the meaning of terms and phrases used in the legislation. Explain the duties and responsibilities of peace officers. Explain the procedure for search and seizure. Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant aspects of Criminal Law. Explain the rules pertaining to giving evidence.
Demonstrate an understanding of Chapter 2 of the Constitution.
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of this learning is that learners are capable of understanding the relevant
sections and regulations contained in the criminal procedure legislation pertaining to peace
officers. The unit standard will enable the learner to apply the applicable legislation by
enforcing the provisions of the legislation, teaching the public and leading by example.
This unit standard also allows for transformation of the status of a peace officer and a traffic
warden, as learners become models for other learners. This attracts quality people and
allows for the aspirations of people to be part of the authorized officers.
This unit standard caters for both peace officer and traffic warden and includes the bylaws
of the specific organization or authority.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the Role and functions of a Peace Officer & Traffic Warden - US: 377224 Learner Work Book
- Peace Officer Course Induction and Registration
- Peace Officer
- 1. Define a peace officer?
- 4. Definitions of day and night and give each definition?
- 6. The following definitions should explained. 1. peace officer 2. Authorized Officer 3. Minister 4. ‘examiner of vehicles
- 7. If you are appointed as a Peace Officer what information……
- 8. What does the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977) say about……
- 9. What does Section 29 of the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977
- 10. What are the golden rules of searching a person?
- 11. What according the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977) is defined as premises?;
- 12. What is the procedures to be followed in searching a vehicle?
- 13. What is section 39 in the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977) about?
- 15. According to the Criminal Procedure Act 51 / 1977, section 40 (as amended)……
- 16. Give 3 examples of crimes for which the Peace Officer can arrest a suspect without….
- 18. What does the constitution 108 of 1996 say about arrested, detained of accused persons
- 21. Give 4 rights that a detained, arrested and accused persons person have…..
- 23. Where should any person who is arrested with or without warrant…..
- 24. How soon is the accused to appear before a lower court after arrest?
- 25. Complete the following. You arrest a person on the following times,
- 26. What is “ordinary court hours”
- 27. Explain when is murder a Schedule 6 offence. (2)
- 28. What is section 56 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 about
- 29. What should the peace officer do with the duplicate original of the written notice?
- 30. What is the production of the duplicate original written notice a prima facie proof of?
- 31. Name 2 prerequisites for issuing of Section 56 Notice.
- 32. Name 2 requirements for issuing of a Section 56 written Notice.
- 33. What is section 341 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 about?
- 34. Name 4 schedule 3 offences that includes a vehicle……..
- 35. What should happen to any sum of money paid….
- 36. Does the state have the right to seize certain articles, motivate your answer?
- 37. Does the Criminal Procedure Act 51 / 1977 give any guidelines……
- 39. What are the methods of securing attendance of accused in court?
- 41. What is unlawfulness?
- 42 What is Mens rea?
- 43. Explain the following terms . A) Perpetrators B Accomplices C) Accessory
- 44. Name 4 different criminal courts.
- 47. What does the Law of Evidence prescribes?
- 48. Why is it necessary to presenting evidence to the court…..
- 49. What does the law of evidence prescribes, name 3?
- 40. Name 3 elements of a crime.
- 50. Explain the Court Procedures., name 5. (5)
- 51. How should the following people be addressed?
- 52. How should you deal with bombastic or aggressive Legal Practitioner?
- 53. What is the duties of a Witness, name 5?
- 54. What does Amendment of Section 217 of Act 51 of 1977 states?
- 56. If the constitution, empowers government bodies…..
- SUMMITIVE ASSESSMENT US: 377224 Peace Officer
- 1. Define a peace officer? (2)
- 2. What is RTA 29/1989? (2)
- 3. According to the definition who will be the minister in the? (1) a. Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977)
- 3. According to the definition who will be the minister in the? (1) b. Road Traffic Act (RTA 29/1989
- 4. If you are appointed as a Peace Officer what information should appear on you certificate of appointment: [7 ]
- 5. What does Section 29 of the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977 say about the manner in which a search should be conducted? (2)
- 6. What are the golden rules of searching a person? (5)
- 7. What according the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977) is defined as premises? (2)
- 8. What is the procedures to be followed in searching a vehicle? (3)
- 9. What is section 39 in the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977) about? (1)
- 10. In what section of the Constitution is the rights of the arrested Person explained? (1)
- 11 Which section in the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 deals with use of force in effecting arrest (1)
- 12 Which section in the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 deals with procedure to be followed after an arrest has been made (1)
- 13. What section of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 deals with Procedure after arrest? (1)
- 14. How soon is the accused to appear before a lower court after arrest? (1)
- 15. What is “ordinary court hours” (1)
- 16. What is section 56 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 about? (1)
- 17. What should the peace officer do with the duplicate original of the written notice? (1)
- 18. Does the state have the right to seize certain articles, motivate your answer? (5)
- 19. Where in the Criminal Procedure Act does it give the methods of securing attendance of accused in court? (1)
- 20. What are the methods of securing attendance of accused in court? (2)
- 21. Name 3 elements of a crime. (3)
- 22. Explain the following terms. (6) (a) Perpetrator (b) Accomplices c ) Accessory
- 23. Which of the criminal courts is the highest court? (1)
- 24. What does the Law of Evidence prescribes? (2)
- 25. Explain the Court Procedures., name 5. (5)
- 26. How should the following people be addressed? (1) Judges
- 26. How should the following people be addressed? (1) Magistrates
- 26. How should the following people be addressed? (1) Prosecutors, Advocates, Defense Lawyers
- 27. How should you deal with bombastic or aggressive Legal Practitioner? (4)
- 28. What Law document contains the most important rules of law concerning the political system of a country? (1)
- 29. Where will you locate the Bill of Rights (1)
- 30. What is the Constitutions full title? (1)
- 31. Where in the Constitution will you find the Bill of Rights? (1)
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