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Role and Purpose of Protective Services Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

Role of Police

A

respond to incidents

prevent crime

protect

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Role of Armed Forces

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protect country/dependencies

support NATO / UN

international peacekeeping

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Role of Fire & Rescue

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extinguish fires

protect life & property

rescue people in incidents (fires, RTAs etc)

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4
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Role of Prison Service

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rehabilitate

keep individuals in custody

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5
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Role of Emergency Services

A

respond quickly

prevent incidents

maintain law & order

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6
Q

Uniformed Non Stat

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RNLI

Red Cross

St John’s Ambulance

Mountain Rescue

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7
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Non Uniformed Non Stat

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Charity Organisations

Public Transportation

Utility Companies

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8
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Non Uniformed Stat

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Central Gov - schools & education, crown prosecution service

Local Authority - county councils, city/town/village councils

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9
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Statement of Common Purpose - Police

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uphold law fairly & firmly

keep queen’s peace

pursue & bring justice

do with integrity, common sense & sound judgement

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10
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Gov Department responsible for policing

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Home Office

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11
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Gov Department responsible for Armed Forces

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Ministry of Defence

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12
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Gov Department responsible for Custodial Care

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Ministry of Justice

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13
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Gov Department responsible for Fire and Rescue

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Home Office

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14
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Role of UK Visa and Immigration (uniformed)

A

UK management and security of UK borders

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15
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Role of Highways England (uniformed)

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dealing with accidents, maintaining traffic flow

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16
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Requirements of local authorities (non-uniformed stat)

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responsibility for economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their area

17
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Requirements of NHS

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delivery of health care services

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Requirements of Central Government (non-uniformed stat)

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oversee operation of civil service, government agencies and departments in the provision of services