GOWISELY
Before conducting a search, a police officer must take reasonable steps to state GOWISELY:
G
Grounds
The reason for the search (Eg. Repots from members of the public)
O
Object
The item you're looking for (Eg. Articles relating to theft)
W
Warrant Card
Present Warrant Card if not in uniform
I
Identity
Name, except in terrorism related searches where giving a name may put the officer in danger, in which case their warrant or identification number
S
Station
The station the officer is based out of
E
Entitlement
Entitled to a copy of the search record now or at any time in the next three months
L
Legal
Power or authority used for the search
Y
You are detained
Detained for the purpose of a search
Example
Following reports from members of the public, you're being detained for a search. I'm going to be searching you under Section 1 of PACE for articles relating to theft. My name is ArchiLawz 6348 based out of Orpington Police Station. You're entitled to a copy of the search record now or at any time within the next 3 months.
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