Theories Of Police Service

Question 1

HOME RULE THEORY

Answer 1

• policemen are regarded as servants of the community, who rely for the efficiency of their functions upon the express needs of the people.
• policemen are civil servants whose key duty is the preservation of public peace and security.

Question 2

CONTINENTAL THEORY

Answer 2

• policemen are regarded as state or servants of the higher authorities.
• the people have no share or have little participation with the duties nor connection with the police organization.