Police

Question 1

aim and objectives

Answer 1

arrest, detain, search and interview suspects

Question 2

working practices

Answer 2

working duties eg. responding to emergency/non-emergency calls, general beat
duties (traffic control).
Specialist teams deal with more specialised areas of crime incl. anti-terrorism, firearm teams & dog handler teams

Question 3

funding

Answer 3

Funding & main income comes from central government. Some income is also raised
through council tax

Question 4

philosophy

Answer 4

act with honesty integrity to not compromise or abuse their position
authority, respect, courtesy to treat public and colleagues appropriately
equality and diversity to act fairly and not discriminate.

Question 5

PCSO’s (police and community support officers)

Answer 5

PCSOs work on the front line dealing with anti-social behaviour.

Question 6

special constables

Answer 6

Special constables are trained volunteers who provide additional policing support.

Question 7

PCC (police and crime commissioners)

Answer 7

Police & Crime Commissioners regionally elected who hold the police to account &
aim to cut crime within their regional areas.