SCP-challenges for the 21st century

Question 1

the CJS is ill-equipped to combat what?

Answer 1

crimes in which offenders are ready to sacrifice their life to kill others

Question 2

a way to prevent terrorism is via a situational prevention framework, what does this mean

Answer 2

we should approach terrorism as if it were a crime and break it down into it’s components and processes

Question 3

what are 3 attributes that makes a place more likely to be the target of an attack

Answer 3

places that are heavily populated
where coalition forces are active
along major road networks

Question 4

we can reduce the opportunities for terrorism by controlling what?

Answer 4

the tools and weapons that they usually use

Question 5

what is rational choice theory

Answer 5

must weigh up costs and benefits

Question 6

how can we apply rational choice theory to terrorism

Answer 6

could strike anywhere but save up resources to strike when they will achieve greatest effect

Question 7

what goals of a terrorist puts a city at risk of attack

Answer 7

the goals of terrorism- e.g inflicting casualties, creating fear
the logistical problems faces by terrorism in mounting an attack-e.g. gaining access to targets

Question 8

what 4 things make a city at greater risk

Answer 8

it is famous
it is important
it is accessible
has a substantial immigrant population

Question 9

city at greater risk

it is famous

Answer 9

terrorists want to attract behaviour

Question 10

city at greater risk

it is important

Answer 10

terrorists want to harm the country

Question 11

city at greater risk

it is accessible

Answer 11

maximise their risk and effort

Question 12

city at greater risk

has a substantial immigrant population

Answer 12

find it easier to operate by merging into it

Question 13

what is the acronym that shows what puts facilities and buildings at greater risk

Answer 13

E D
V O
I N
L E

Question 14

facilities and buildings at greater risk

E

Answer 14

exposed-high viability and attract attention

Question 15

facilities and buildings at greater risk

V

Answer 15

vital-targets that provide critical necessities for the daily functioning of social life.

Question 16

facilities and buildings at greater risk

I

Answer 16

iconic- of symbolic value to the enemy e.g. pentagon

Question 17

facilities and buildings at greater risk

L

Answer 17

legitimate-an acceptable target in the eyes of the enemys public

Question 18

facilities and buildings at greater risk

D

Answer 18

destructable-any target that can be successfully destroyed

Question 19

facilities and buildings at greater risk

O

Answer 19

occupied-to inflict as many casualties as possible

Question 20

facilities and buildings at greater risk

N

Answer 20

near-close to the terrorists base of operations or those easily accessible by transportation

Question 21

facilities and buildings at greater risk

E

Answer 21

easy-targets that are accessible with minimal security

Question 22

what is the acronym for characteristics to make weapons attractive to terrorists

Answer 22

M
U
R
D
E
R
O
U
S

Question 23

weapons attractive to terrorists

M

Answer 23

multipurpose- weapons that are used against different targets

Question 24

weapons attractive to terrorists

U

Answer 24

undetectable- weapons that can pass through security checkpoints

Question 25

weapons attractive to terrorists

R

Answer 25

removable-easily trasnported

Question 26

weapons attractive to terrorists

D

Answer 26

destructive-the more destructive, the better

Question 27

weapons attractive to terrorists

E

Answer 27

enjoyable-to use and become attached to

Question 28

weapons attractive to terrorists

R

Answer 28

reliable-be able to depend on it

Question 29

weapons attractive to terrorists

O

Answer 29

obtainable-acquire a weapon by whatever means

Question 30

weapons attractive to terrorists

U

Answer 30

uncomplicated- easy to use for that terrorist

Question 31

weapons attractive to terrorists

S

Answer 31

safe-explosives are less safe for a terrorist

Question 32

crime has been decreasing overall but which crime has been increasing

Answer 32

child sexual abuse

Question 33

applying environmental factors to child sexual abuse

Answer 33

mean age for men offending was 32, where men are assuming child care and other rules with children, opportunity to offend

Question 34

over 50% of child sexual abusers accessed victims through…

Answer 34

friends homes
baby-sitting
block of flats
employment and place

Question 35

how can we create SCP in public spheres for the stopping of child sexual abuse

Answer 35

through design of space
controlling access
extending guardianship

Question 36

child sexual abuse is more likely to occur if…

Answer 36

child is alone
child is unsupervised
by an exit
no witnesses
no cameras
no security

Question 37

how has crime prevention been taken too far?

Answer 37

kettling, not only those perceived as violent are detained in this way

Question 38

how as CCTV and media been taken too far

Answer 38

every phone call, text, and post has the ability to be recorded and monitored
highly intrusive
lack of concern regarding CCTV- become part of everyday life

Question 39

what is the quote by Flusty that is about control

Answer 39

“control becomes so deeply embedded in our daily lives that we simply fail to notice it”