Role and Purpose of Protective Services Flashcards
(18 cards)
Role of Police
respond to incidents
prevent crime
protect
Role of Armed Forces
protect country/dependencies
support NATO / UN
international peacekeeping
Role of Fire & Rescue
extinguish fires
protect life & property
rescue people in incidents (fires, RTAs etc)
Role of Prison Service
rehabilitate
keep individuals in custody
Role of Emergency Services
respond quickly
prevent incidents
maintain law & order
Uniformed Non Stat
RNLI
Red Cross
St John’s Ambulance
Mountain Rescue
Non Uniformed Non Stat
Charity Organisations
Public Transportation
Utility Companies
Non Uniformed Stat
Central Gov - schools & education, crown prosecution service
Local Authority - county councils, city/town/village councils
Statement of Common Purpose - Police
uphold law fairly & firmly
keep queen’s peace
pursue & bring justice
do with integrity, common sense & sound judgement
Gov Department responsible for policing
Home Office
Gov Department responsible for Armed Forces
Ministry of Defence
Gov Department responsible for Custodial Care
Ministry of Justice
Gov Department responsible for Fire and Rescue
Home Office
Role of UK Visa and Immigration (uniformed)
UK management and security of UK borders
Role of Highways England (uniformed)
dealing with accidents, maintaining traffic flow
Requirements of local authorities (non-uniformed stat)
responsibility for economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their area
Requirements of NHS
delivery of health care services
Requirements of Central Government (non-uniformed stat)
oversee operation of civil service, government agencies and departments in the provision of services
