Crime Control Model

• Holds a Right Realist view of crime and how to deal with it.
• Believes in biological predisposition ; some are more likely to commit crime as a result of genes.
• Believes in easy opportunity / Rational Choice Theory ; people commit crime when they know they won’t get caught.
• Believe in Murray’s underclass theory and that the underclass breeds criminals as a result of poor socialisation.
• Their priority is stopping crime at all costs.
• Believe in fear of punishment ; deterrence stops crime.
• Believe in guilty until proven innocent.
• Believe court cases should be quick and efficient.
• Believe police powers shouldn't be restricted. Believe police should be able to arrest anyone they suspect of committing a crime.
• Believe a few innocents in prison is worth a safe society : needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
• Hold an emphasis on victims and socity’s safety.
• The crime control model believes in stopping crime at all costs.