Unit 4 Ac3.1

Question 1

What are the aims and objectives of the police

Answer 1

-to enforce law and legislation
-to prevent, detect and investigate crime
-maintaining public order
-arresting offenders
-interviewing suspect
-protect life and property

Question 2

What is the philosophy of the police?

Answer 2

-to prevent crime and disorder
-use physical force as a last resort
-impartially serve the law
-the police are citizens in uniform

Question 3

How are police funded?

Answer 3

-about two thirds come from the government
-most of the rest comes from council tax

Question 4

What is the national and local reach of the police? (Working practices)