1.2: organisations in CJS(relationships)

Question 1

how does the police work with the government

Answer 1

-funded from the home office and local governments via council tax
-the government creates laws for the police to enforce and follow
-the home office oversees the police and creates new strategies
-the police are accoutable to the government and public through IOPC

Question 2

how does the police work with the CPS

Answer 2

-cooperation is crucial as the police investigate while the CPS prosecute using the full code test
-the CPS advise the police on gathering evidence while compling to legal standards like PACE(1984) ensuring court admissibility
-prepare cases together, and support victims
-the CPS direct provides 24/7 charging advise to the police
-in serious cases the police make referral to the CPS

Question 3

how does the police work with the courts

Answer 3

-police gather and preserve evidence to be used for legal proceedings
-police may present evidence in court via an oral testimony
-police must apply to magistrates courts for certain powers like warrants, while enforcing any court issued warrants
-when a defendant is in police custody the police are reponsible for transportation to court
-police enforce court orders like restraining orders and respond to breaches of bail condition

Question 4

how does the police work with the prison service

Answer 4

-the police ensure secure transportation of offenders between custody, court and prison
-under the crime in prison referral agreement, the police investigate serious crimes, where prison officers will share evidence
-the police and prison attend MAPPA meetings to manage high risk offenders
-police help recapture prisoners escaped to restore order
-police return offenders who have breached their probation back to prison

Question 5

how does the police work with the NPS

Answer 5

-police and NPS cooperate via MAPPA to monitor high risk offenders to prevent reoffending through risk assessments
-police and NPS ensure offenders on licence comply with conditions, and enforce recalls if breached
-police and NPS share intelligence to improve supervison and risk management
-police assist NPS staff at approved premises in managing incidents via direct contact