(1) If a police officer reasonably believes that a child has committed an offence, the police officer may secure the attendance of the child in conflict with the law, at an initial inquiry, by one of the following methods —
(a) apprehension;
(b) summons; or
(c) a written notice.
(2) Before a police officer uses a method under subsection (1), the police officer shall consult with the Director of Public Prosecutions as to whether or not the matter should be set down for an initial inquiry.