The modern period -1900-now Flashcards
How does the local community help with law enforcement in the modern day?
The neighbourhood watch which encouraged local vigilance. 3.8 million people involved. REDUCED FEAR.
Name three other new law enforcement methods.
- The specialised police.
- science and technology.
- recruitment and training.
How has science and technology improved in the modern day?
- CCTV.
- DNA convictions.
- 1901, testing blood.
- computer records.
What is meant by the specialised police?
Drug and fraud squads, terrorism branches and MI5.
What is meant by recruitment and training?
- women being recruited in the 20s.
- Training collages (1947).
Arguments in favour of the death penalty?
- a deterrent to murder.
- only few people being executed.
- only for premediated murders by the 60s.
Arguments against the death penalty?
- wrongful convictions.
- was not deterring murderers.
- Derek Bentley 1952.
- uncivilised and barbaric.
In what year was the death penalty abolished?
1965.
What is the purpose of punishment in the modern day?
-rehabilitation and protection for the public.
What are some alternatives to modern prisons?
- Community service
- ASBO’s
- tagging
- restorative justice
- drug and alcohol programmes.
What do police have a major focus on?
Catching youth offenders and restoring them before it is too late.
How long is the basic training course for police people?
14 weeks.
When was the first open prison created and what happened there?
1933- they had day release and increased freedom.
What are alternatives to prisons for youth?
- secure children’s homes
- secure training centres
- young offenders institute
What weapons do ordinary police officers carry?
Batons. NOT FIREARMS.
