Crime 3 Flashcards

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what is social division/ lack of trust ?

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distrust and fear one another. arguments, tension. afraid to leave their homes.

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what is an example of social division in the community?

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fear of crime- effects 75+ most. more than 50% of age group aggressor to leave their home.

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how is an economic impact a consequence for society ?

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they may have to pay to repair damage. police work costs community money. higher taxes and higher insurance costs.

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what is an example of economic impact ?

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costs of keeping someone in jail/ £40000 a year. when lots of people go to prison the tax increases.

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how does the cycle of crime being a consequence for the community?

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crime keeps increasing and getting worse. crime pushes people into poverty which makes them commit crime to survive. could be taking revenge, gangs.

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what is an example of the cycle of crime effecting the community?

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gang violence- london. 26 teens murdered last year.

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how does the police protect the public?

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keep people safe during big events, like football matches. police will place officers in large events to protect the public.

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what is an example of the police protecting the public ?

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policing football matches. rival fans are kept separate, break up violence, move people along.

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how does the police prevent / reduce crime ?

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stop crime from happening in the first place. making people aware of how to keep themselves safe. talk to schools.

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what is an example of police trying to reduce crime ?

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talking to schools about crime. how to stay safe online. PC SIMON !! woooo

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how do police investigate crime ?

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try to find out who committed a crime, build a case against them. collect evidence.

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what is an example of the police investigating crime ?

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the investigation into match fixing. bribing referees. dan tan made millions. betting. officers looked into bank accounts, interviewed witnesses, made arrests singapore.

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what are local divisions?

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they do everyday work of the police. answer emergency calls , patrol areas, and investigate in their local areas.

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what is an example of local divisions ?

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edinburgh division- edinburgh festival. give demonstrations deal with drunk peeps and help with directions.

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what is a specialist crime division?

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provide expert support in serious or unusual crimes that local divisions can’t handle. intelligence or counter-terrorism.

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what is the operational support unit ?

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gives specialist support through the use of animals or technology. helicopters. local units rarely need this.

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what is an example of specialist crime division?

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counter- terrorism unit. train with guns to take down armed terrorists.

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what is an example of the operational support unit ?

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police scotland dog unit. the dogs are trained to sniff out drugs and explosives. they can also catch criminals.

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what is a stop and search ?

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they can stop any member of the public under reasonable grounds to search them. it can’t be because other their ethnic minority or age, there should be a good reason.

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what is an example of a stop and search ?

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the reasonable grounds to be stopped are if they are running away from a crime, they’ve been tipped off that a person is carrying drugs or a weapon.

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how do police execute search warrants ?

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they can forcibly enter someone’s home to search for something if they have a warrant. it’s illegal to get in the way of a search under these conditions.

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what is an example of a search warrant ?

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if they suspected a drug dealer was operating out of a house they would have the grounds to search a house.

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what is arresting and detaining people ?

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custody. up to 12 hours without charging them, or 24 is a senior officer authorises it. after then they must be released

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what is an example or arresting and detaining ?

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you must be able to read your rights, and a lawyer must be informed. you have the right to se them at any time. you only have to tell the police your name address date and place of birth.