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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2000

Variable Details

Variablecopact00
LabelCopAct01: CARD A2 What did the officer do
Responses
1 Gave on the spot warning about offence 237
2 Said they would issue a summons 25
3 Said they might issue a summons 4
4 Made an arrest 12
5 Carried out a breath test 128
6 Issued Fixed Penalty Notice for offence 121
7 Told take documents to police station 186
8 Gave warning about a vehicle fault 82
9 Issued Vehicle Defect Rectification Notice 5
10 Gave advice about vehicle maintenance 30
11 Gave advice about driving 97
12 Gave form stating reasons for search 7
13 Just asked questions 459
14 Something else 116
98 1
99 2
Sysmiss 21773
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2000
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