All police officers in the United Kingdom, whatever their actual rank, are 'constables' in terms of their legal position. This means that a newly appointed constable has the same arrest powers as a Chief Constable or Commissioner. However, certain higher ranks have additional powers to authorize certain aspects of police operations, such as a power to authorize a search of a suspect's house (section 18 PACE in England and Wales) by an officer of the rank of Inspector, or the power to authorize a suspect's detention beyond 24 hours by a Superintendent.
All police officers in the United Kingdom , whatever their actual rank , are ' constables ' in terms of their legal position . This means that a newly appointed constable has the same arrest powers as a Chief Constable or Commissioner . However , certain higher ranks have additional powers to authorize certain aspects of police operations , such as a power to authorize a search of a suspect 's house ( section 18 PACE in England and Wales ) by an officer of the rank of Inspector , or the power to authorize a suspect 's detention beyond 24 hours by a Superintendent .
What can only Inspector-ranked UK officers do?
What can only Inspector - ranked UK officers do ?
authorize a search of a suspect's house
authorize a search of a suspect's house