Arrested Persons Property
What items should be confiscated from persons in police custody before being placed in the cells?
| 90% (9) | Everything in their pockets and bags. | |
|---|---|---|
| 60% (6) | Mobile Phones. | |
| 60% (6) | Money. | |
| 60% (6) | Belts. | |
| 60% (6) | Jewellery. | |
| 60% (6) | Shoes. | |
| 30% (3) | Socks. | |
| 30% (3) | Shoelaces (let them keep shoes). | |
| 50% (5) | Spectacles/ sunglasses | |
| 70% (7) | Watches. |
10 voters have answered this question.
If you think prisonners shoes should be confiscated while in police custody, why?
| 100% (10) | To prevent suicide using laces. | |
|---|---|---|
| 60% (6) | To inhibit escape. | |
| 50% (5) | To prevent damage to the cell. | |
| 60% (6) | They might be used as a weapon or they might kick. | |
| 40% (4) | To keep the cell clean. | |
| 10% (1) | To make them feel more comfortable. |
10 voters have answered this question.
If shoes are confiscated, should alternative footwear be provided, and if so, what type?
| 60% (6) | None. | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% (1) | Slip-on shoes/ Slip-on trainers. | |
| 20% (2) | Soft slippers. | |
| 0% (0) | Flip-Flops. | |
| 20% (2) | Socks (if they have none). |
10 voters have answered this question.
If the prisonners clothes are needed for forensic evidence, what alternative clothing should be provided?
| 20% (2) | Shirt and trousers. | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (4) | Paper suit. | |
| 0% (0) | Hospital gown. | |
| 0% (0) | Hospital scrubs. | |
| 10% (1) | Pyjamas. | |
| 40% (4) | Tracksuit. |
10 voters have answered this question.

