Law enforcement in modern Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What two approaches does modern British law enforcement combine?
What two approaches does modern British law enforcement combine?
Community initiatives & police authority
What benefit did motorized transport bring to police forces?
What benefit did motorized transport bring to police forces?
Faster response & larger area coverage
What do armed police officers often look similar to?
What do armed police officers often look similar to?
Soldiers
Why do police now recruit from all backgrounds?
Why do police now recruit from all backgrounds?
To better represent communities served
What does the National Crime Agency focus on?
What does the National Crime Agency focus on?
Serious organized crime
What does the Economic Crime Unit investigate?
What does the Economic Crime Unit investigate?
Large-scale financial fraud
What two roles does the Police Central e-crime Unit perform?
What two roles does the Police Central e-crime Unit perform?
Tackles cybercrime & educates public
What is the Special Branch dedicated to preventing?
What is the Special Branch dedicated to preventing?
Terrorism
When were Neighborhood Watch schemes introduced?
When were Neighborhood Watch schemes introduced?
1982
When were Police Community Support Officers established?
When were Police Community Support Officers established?
2002
What does modern policing philosophy increasingly emphasize?
What does modern policing philosophy increasingly emphasize?
Preventing crime before it occurs
What can DNA evidence do in criminal investigations?
What can DNA evidence do in criminal investigations?
Link suspects or exclude innocent people
What two purposes does CCTV surveillance serve?
What two purposes does CCTV surveillance serve?
Deters crime & provides evidence