AC 3.1 + 3.4

Question 1

What are the aims and objectives of the police?

Answer 1

1. Reduce crime + keep public safe
2. Consitency + leadership
3. Engage with communities
4. Modern policing - e.g. cybercrime
5. Support development

Question 2

How is the police funded?

Answer 2

• Tax - central govt grants - allocated by Home Office
• Council tax precept 0 local police forces

Question 3

What is the philosophy of the police?

Answer 3

1. Public approval/respect - cooperation
2. Impartiality
3. Minimal force
4. Relationship with community

Question 4

What types of offenders do the police deal with?

Answer 4

All types of offenders - range from violent to non-violent, sexual offenders, drugs, traffic offenders

Question 5

What types of criminality do the police look at?

Answer 5

Violent crimes - assault, murder
Property - burglary
Drugs - production, distribution, possession
Cybercrime
Sexual offences
Fraud

Question 6

What is the reach of the police?