Methods used by the police. Flashcards
1
Q
What are initiatives?
A
National or local campaigns to target specific problems.
2
Q
Give an example of an initiative.
A
No Knives Better Lives.
3
Q
What is good about CCTV?
A
- acts as a deterrent to criminals.
- can be used as evidence in court.
- can be used in areas which are too large to police e.g. car parks.
4
Q
What is community policing?
A
- involves police officers going about in public to build up and element of trust with the people.
5
Q
What do community police officers do?
A
- go into schools.
- use leaflets.
- use crime prevention officers to help the public feel comfortable in reporting crime.