Definitions of Police

Question 1

How does (Reiner, 2010) define police?

Answer 1

A particular kind of social institution

Question 2

How does (Reiner,2010) define policing?

Answer 2

A set of processes with specific social functions

Question 3

Is the police a type of policing?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What other institutions provide policing?

Answer 4

Specialist policing services (mi5, mi6)
Commercial policing (security guards)
Civilian policing (neighbourhood watch)
Regulatory authorities (health and safety executives)
Municipal policing (environmental health officers)