1900 - 2019 Law Enforcement Flashcards
What changed about the public view on policing during the late 20th century onwards?
The public became less respectful to the police force, as a result of fewer officers patrolling the streets and corruption.
What is community policing?
Community policing is when police visit schools and encourage Neighbourhood Watch.
What changed about how policemen were equipped after 2000?
After 2000, policemen began carrying firearms such as pepper sprays and tasers.
What makes the modern police force very different to the older police forces?
The modern police force now have a range of work, such as counselling and writing up reports. Investigating crime only take up 30% of police time now.
When were fingerprints first used to investigate a crime?
Fingerprints were first used during the very early 20th century (1902).
When did portable radios begin to see use within the police force?
Portable radios were first used in the late 1900s by the police.
What were the five changes to courts in the modern period?
- Local courts ended
- Women were allowed in law-related jobs
- Juvenile courts were set up for young’ns
- Juries became more varied
- CPS was set up
What were the local courts that were removed in the modern period?
During the modern period, both the assizes and quarter sessions were removed.
What is the CPS?
The cps is the Crown Prosecution Service. They have been responsible for deciding if a trial should be taken to court since the late 1900s.
When was corporal punishment ended?
Corporal punishment was ended in the mid 1900s.
When was capital punishment abolished?
Capital punishment was abolished in the mid/late 1900s, 7 years after corporal punishment was.
Who was Derek Bentley?
Derek Bentley was once of the accused in a controversial court case, from which he was executed. Some members of the public saw this case as a reason to get rid of the death penalty.
When was the treadmill abolished?
The treadmill was abolished shortly after 1900.
Who led the significant change in prisons during the mid 20th century?
The change to focus on reformation of prisoners was done by Alexander Paterson.
When was the strangeways riot?
The strangewars riot was in the very late 1900s.
Which prisons was subject to a riot in 1990?
In 1990, a riot broke out in Strangeways prison.
What has been a massive problem within prisons since the mid 20th century?
Ever since the mid 20th century, overcrowding of prisons has become a massive problem.
What were borstals and when where they created?
Borstals are specialist prions for young people which were created just after 1900.
What replaced borstals in the late 1900s?
In the late 1900s, borstals were replaced by young offender homes for those aged 18-20. Anyone younger is housed in secure children’s homes.
What was set up in the early 20th century as an alternative to prison?
In the early 20th century, probation service was set up as an alternative to prison. A trustworthy person would take responsibility for their behaviour and help them.
What was set up in the mid 20th century as an alternative to prison?
In the mid 20th century, parole service was set up as an alternative to prison. Well behaved prisoners could be released from prison early and monitored by probation officers.
What was set up in the late 1900s as an alternative to prison?
In the late 1900s, community service was set up as an alternative to prison. Offenders may be able to do a set number of unpaid hours of work in the community instead of going to prison.
