Before any search of a person or vehicle takes place, the Police must take steps to provide the detained person with the following information:

• that they are being detained for the purpose of a search
• the officers name and the station which they are attached to. If it is a plain clothes officer, a warrant (identity) card must be shown to you.
• why they have stopped you and what they are looking for
• before the search begins, the officer must inform you that you are entitle to a copy of the record of the search. If it is impracticable to provide a copy of a record of the search at the time, then you should be informed of your entitlement of a copy within 12 months.