Police Flashcards
1
Q
Who founded the met?
A
Sir Robert Peel (1829)
2
Q
When was the met founded?
A
1829
3
Q
What is the philosophy of the police?
A
- Prevent crime and disorder
- Peforming duties depending on cooperation and approval of public
- Physical force is last resort
- Public servants of law (Police Code of Ethics)
4
Q
What are the working practices of the police?
A
- Keep peace
- Protect property and life
- Prevent, detect and investigate crime
- PACE (1984)
5
Q
How are the police funded?
A
- £12.3 billion (2018/19)
- 2/3 come from gov
- 1/3 come from income tax
6
Q
How much money was given to the police in 2018/19?
A
£12.3 billion
7
Q
What years were the police given £12.3 billion?
A
2018/19
8
Q
How much of the money came from government?
A
2/3
9
Q
How much money came from council tax?
A
1/3
10
Q
How much of the funding fell between 2010-2018?
A
19%
11
Q
In what years did police funding fall by 19%
A
2010-2018
12
Q
How many regional police forces are in England?
A
39
13
Q
How many regional police forces are there in Wales?
A
4
14
Q
How many regional police forces are in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
A
1 in each
15
Q
What are the aims of the police?
A
- Maintaining law and order
- Protecting members of public
- Improving quality of life for citizens
