ROLE OF THR POLICE

Question 1

POINT - TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC

Answer 1

Explain - The police will plan for large events and gather intelligence on issues such as counter terrorism in order to keep the public safe
Example - Police are present in Edinburgh airport to protect the public

Question 2

POINT - TO INVESTIGATE CRIME

Answer 2

Explain - The police will investigate any crime that has been committed in order to bring offenders to justice
Example - Police Scotland investigated the murder of Alesha Macphail in 2018