Modern law enforcement

• What is the primary focus of modern law enforcement in Britain?

  Preventing crime as well as catching criminals
• How do police in the UK enhance their crime prevention efforts?

  By using other agencies to help
• What is a consequence of motorised transport for police work?

  Police can reach crimes faster but there are fewer officers on the street
• What change in appearance has occurred among some police officers?

  Some police officers are now armed and resemble soldiers
• When were Neighbourhood Watch groups established?

  In 1982
• What is the main goal of Neighbourhood Watch groups?

  To increase vigilance and education to prevent crime
• What has led to the development of special police units?

  Changes in technology and the challenges police face
• What does the National Crime Agency (NCA) focus on?

  Detecting and preventing serious organised crime
• What type of crime does the Economic Crime Unit investigate?

  Large-scale fraud
• What is the role of the Police Central e-crime Unit (PCU)?

  Tackles serious types of cybercrimes
• What is the purpose of Special Branch in local police forces?

  To prevent all forms of terrorism
• What initiative was introduced in 2002 to help prevent crime?

  Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs)
• What is the aim of the government's Prevent programme?

  To challenge extremism and radicalisation
• How do police work with communities to prevent crime?

  By educating people to help protect themselves and their property
• Since when have rapid advances in technology impacted crime prevention?

  Since 1900
• How have computers helped the police since 1900?

  • Data management and analysis
  • Crime mapping and reporting
  • Enhanced communication
• How have radios improved police work since 1900?

  • Instant communication between officers
  • Coordination during emergencies
  • Faster response times
• How has DNA evidence transformed policing since 1900?

  • Identification of suspects
  • Exoneration of innocent individuals
  • Solving cold cases
• What role has CCTV played in law enforcement since 1900?

  • Surveillance of public areas
  • Deterrence of criminal activity
  • Evidence collection for investigations
• How have cars, motorbikes, and helicopters aided police since 1900?

  • Rapid response to incidents
  • Enhanced patrol capabilities
  • Improved pursuit of suspects
• What advancements have been made in fingerprinting since 1900?

  • Automated fingerprint identification systems
  • Increased accuracy in matching prints
  • Use in various criminal investigations