Police Flashcards
(13 cards)
what are the police functions
protecting people and property detecting criminals preventing crime maintaining law and order work within the limits of the law work with community's appear in court to give evidence
what is police scotland
the single scottish police force
what are the police departments
community road dog mounted riot armed
what does the community police do
walk about and deal with small non major situations
what do the road police do
watch the road to ensure everyone is doing what the right things on the road
what do the mounted branch branch do
deal with larger scale more serious crimes
what do the dog branch do
deal with crowd management, searches for evidence, tracking suspects
what do the armed police do
respond to large out of control situations
what do the riot police do
deal with large crowds
what are the arguments for police on the beat
communities will become familiar with the officer
removes problems with remote policing
public may feel reassured with the presence of an officer
what are the arguments against police on the beat
crime may shift to areas without police on the beat
may lead to complaints of harassment
can be very expensive
what are the advantages of CCTV
easier to spot people in large crowds
less expensive than police
24/7 coverage
what are the disadvantages of CCTV
people may not feel as protected
CCTV cant stop crime whereas police officer can
people may feel watched
