STRUCTURE OF THE POLICE

Question 1

POINT - LOCALITY POLICING

Answer 1

Explain - local policing helps the Scottish government to achieve aims of helping the public to feel safe they also work with education, social work and local authorities
Example - falkirk high school has a local police officer on campus, PC Muir.

Question 2

POINT - CRIME AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Answer 2

Explain - they operate nationally and can be called in whenever they are needed. These are also known as the specialist support units because they might not be needed in the same area every day
Example - Dog Unit Airport Use, these units can come in and investigate specific crimes.