The Role of the Police.

Question 1

Describe the role of the police.

Answer 1

• To protect people and property.
• Engineer, Educate and Enforce traffic rules.
• Investigate crimes which have been committed.

Question 2

Explain what it means to “protect people and property”.

Answer 2

• Uniformed patrolling “bobby on the beat”.
• Neighborhood watch schemes for residential areas.
• Police officers present at large events.
• Use mounted police to keep control.

Question 3

What does it mean to “Engineer, Educate and Enforce traffic rules”?

Answer 3

• The police make sure that people obey road traffic laws.
• Operate speed cameras.
• Breathalyse drivers.
• Visit schools to educate young drivers.

Question 4

How do the police “Investigate crimes which have been committed”.

Answer 4

• Interviewing witnesses.
• Examining CCTV records.
• Forensic police find DNA in crime scenes.
• Police may be called to give evidence in court.