About this skill
This topic concerns the authority for a search and belongs with the Searching guide’s consent and entry-policy material. It raises questions that staff need to understand before working in a search lane.
Use the lesson in a trainer-led discussion about the basis for the search, how it is explained and what happens when the person has a question or withdraws agreement. The linked consent conversation gives a structure for that discussion.
Bring any uncertainty about powers or legal requirements to the training lead, using the written venue policy and the scenario shown in the video as the starting point.
What to focus on
- Identify the stated basis for searches at your venue.
- Review the explanation given before a search starts.
- Discuss how questions or a change of consent are handled.
- Collect legal or policy questions for the training lead.
When this is useful
A supervised review of search authority and the consent conversation.
