"Learning Outcome 1" Flashcards
What is Procedural Justice?
Fair decision making
How can procedural justice be achieved?
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- Listen to public views
- Explain decisions
- Be trustworthy and respectful
What is Police Legitimacy?
The rightful exercise of authority or the rightful use of power.
Police Constable role purpose:
- Prevent and detect crime
- Work in partnership with local communities and others
- Promote law and order
- Reduce fear of crime
- Provide reassurance
What is the Home Secretary’s role?
Responsible for the internal affairs of England and Wales including policing and national security.
What does PCC stand for and what is their job?
Police and Crime Commissioner- holds Chief Constables to account.
What is HMICFRS and what does it do?
Her Majesty Inspectorate of Constable and fire and Rescue Service-
Assesses police forces and fire and rescue services and report on the efficiency, effectiveness and leadership of the services.
What does NPCC stand for and what does it do?
National Police Chiefs Council-
Representative body of the Chief Officers for constabularies in England and Wales.
Responsible for bringing police forces together to coordinate operations and improve policing.
What does IOPC stand for?
Independent Office for Police Conduct
What does PEEL stand for?
Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy
What is the National Crime Agency?
UK’s lead agency in tackling:
- Organised crime
- Human, weapon and drug trafficking
- Cybercrime
…And more
What are the Special Branch’s main responsibilities?
Acquisition and development of intelligence for the safety of the nation and her borders, especially in relation to terrorism.
What does MI5 do?
Protect national security
What is INTERPOL?
International Criminal Police Organisation
What is policing by consent?
Policing should not be derived from fear but almost exclusively from public co-operation with police.