Garda Sergeant Promotion Practice Questions - An Garda Siochana Sergeant Promotion Examination Exam - Garda Sergeant Promotion Practice Questions - An Garda Siochana Sergeant Promotion Examination Exam

Question 1

Under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (as amended), which of the following ranks is the minimum required to authorize the first extension of a detainee's detention from 6 hours to a further 6 hours?

Inspector Superintendent Sergeant Chief Superintendent

Correct Answer:

Superintendent

Question 2

Under Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, what constitutes the threshold of behavior required before a member of An Garda Síochána can direct a person to leave the vicinity peaceably?

The member must believe that the person is acting in an offensive manner or is causing a nuisance. The member must find the person loitering in any street or public place between dusk and dawn. The member must find the person in a public place acting in a manner that gives rise to a reasonable apprehension for the safety of persons or property or the maintenance of the public peace. The member must suspect the person has committed an arrestable offence within the preceding 24 hours.

Correct Answer:

The member must find the person in a public place acting in a manner that gives rise to a reasonable apprehension for the safety of persons or property or the maintenance of the public peace.

Question 3

Which of the following elements distinguishes Section 3 (Assault causing harm) from Section 2 (Assault) under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997?

Section 3 requires proof of a temporary or permanent interference with the bodily integrity or comfort of the victim. Section 3 requires proof that the victim suffered a life-threatening injury or permanent disfigurement. Section 3 requires the use of a weapon or physical implement to inflict the injury. Section 3 does not require proof of application of force if psychological distress is established.

Correct Answer:

Section 3 requires proof of a temporary or permanent interference with the bodily integrity or comfort of the victim.

Question 4

Under Section 4 of the Criminal Law Act 1997, which of the following is the correct definition of an 'arrestable offence'?

An offence for which the maximum penalty is a fine exceeding €5,000. An offence for which a person of full capacity may be punished by imprisonment for a term of 5 years or more, or by a more severe penalty. Any indictable offence listed under the Schedule of the Criminal Justice Act 1951. An offence where the suspect is caught in the act of committing a breach of the peace.

Correct Answer:

An offence for which a person of full capacity may be punished by imprisonment for a term of 5 years or more, or by a more severe penalty.

Question 5

Under Section 39 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, what is the statutory duty of the member in charge or senior supervisor if a person dies or suffers serious harm while in Garda custody or following contact with a member?

Refer the matter to the Superintendent for local investigation within 7 days. Ensure that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is notified immediately of the facts. Ensure that a forensic examiner secures the station before any external notification. Notify the Minister for Justice directly via the Commissioner's office.

Correct Answer:

Ensure that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is notified immediately of the facts.

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