3.1, 3.4 Flashcards
What is the 4 aims and objectives of the police?
- keep peace and maintain order
- protect life and property
- prevent, detect and investigate crime
- bring offenders to justice
What is PACE act 1984?
Police and criminal evidence act 1984
What 6 powers does PACE give to police?
- Stop
- Question
- Search
- Arrest
- Detain
- Interview
What are the 3 sources on how the police is funded?
- 2/3 from central government
- local council tax
- charging for services
What is the philsophy of the police?
Police are citizens in uniform and they uphold the law.
What year was the metropolitan police set up?
1829
Who set up the metropolitan police
Sir robert peel
What was roberts peel’s 5 philosophy rules for the police?
- prevent crime and disorder
- depend on public cooperation and approval
- use physical force only as a last resort
- impartially serve the law
- police are public and the public are the police
How many regional forces are in England for the police?
39
How many regional forces are in wales?
4
How many regional forces are in scotland and N ireland
One each
Name two national specialist forces for the police
The border force or the british transport police
What type of crime do police NOT deal with?
Ones that require specialisms such as HM revenue and customs which deal with tax evasion and fraud