Police Role in Social Control Flashcards
1
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Aims and Objectives
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To reduce crime and maintain law and order
Protection of life and property
Preservation of peace
Detection and prevention of criminal offences
2
Q
What statutory powers do police have
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Arrest Detention Search Interview Which are contained in the police and criminal evidence act 1984
3
Q
Working practices
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All police will start as enacting general beat duties and responding calls from the public as all police do before specialising into neighbourhood officers or the criminal investigation department (CID)
4
Q
Specialist Operations
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Anti-terrorism Covert operations and intelligence Diplomatic protection Firearms Drugs Royal protection Special branch Dog handlers River Police Mounted police
