Police Scotland's role

Question 1

explain the police scotland’s role to prevent crime

Answer 1

• one role police Scotland has is to prevent crimes from happening
• they will do this by launching educational campaigns so people are aware of crime and criminal behaviours
• these often feature on social media as it will reach a lot of people

Question 2

give an example of police scotland’s role to prevent crime

Answer 2

• For example, Police Scotland focuses on a few campaigns each year, with recents onsed designed to stop serious crimes such as sexual crimes. These have been called #GetConsent and “That Guy”

Question 3

protect

Answer 3

• An additional role police scotland has is to protect people and property from crime
• The police try protect the public in a multitude of ways
• This includes planning for major events, being visible to the public and gathering intelligence on possible threats

Question 4

give an example of how police scotland protect citizens

Answer 4

• For example, in 2021, 10,000 officers from across Scotland were deployed each day to maintain order during the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow

Question 5

Investigate

Answer 5

• A third role police scotland has it to investigate
• This means police scotland will use the resources it has and the different departments and powers to find the offender of the crime and ensure they are punished

Question 6

give an example of investigating