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Describe the early specialisation of CID

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Stands for Criminal Investigation Department and was set up in 1878, although they had been used since 1842. They are plain clothed detectives and by 1883 the CID had 800 men

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Describe the early specialisation of fingerprinting

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Used as a full working system from 1901. If two fingerprints have 16 points of similarity then the print belongs to the alleged criminal

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Describe the early specialisation of photography

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In 1862 Scotland Yard set up a Rogues Gallery. All convicted criminals had their photos taken and stored. From 1901 photos of crime scenes and victims were taken to help solve the crime

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Describe the later specialisation of special branches

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In 1919 the Flying squad was set up to quickly respond to crimes such as robbery. The Special Patrol Group was set up in 1965 to deal with major emergencies. Also: Bomb squad 1971, Fraud squad 1946 and Counter Terrorism 2006

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Describe the later specialisation of forensic science

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Scenes of Crime officers analyse crime scenes for traces of blood, bodily fluids, hair and shoe marks. First labs set up in 1935 in Cardiff, Sheffield and Nottinghamshire

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What year was the National Register of Fingerprints set up?

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1901

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What year was the National Computer Database set up?

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1960

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What year was the DNA database set up?

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1995

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Describe the later specialisation of CID

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Plain clothed detectives who are involved in major cases such as rape and homicide. They are responsible for building a case, convicting criminals and the after case of witnesses. Must have been uniformed police for 2 years beforehand

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Describe the later specialisation of Community Relations

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Police try to build and strengthen the relationship with the local area by community policing. Eg Neighbourhood Watch (1982) and by being seen on the street

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What are the 4 modern day problems that police face today?

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Violent criminals, red tape, organised crime and their powers

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Why do violent criminals cause a problem for police today?

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Normal police carry batons, CS gas and maybe a taser but most violent criminals are armed. There is the issue of how police should deal with such people. Only armed response officers carry firearms

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Why do police powers cause an issue for police today?

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Police can ask someone to accompany them to the station for questioning, but people have the right to refuse. Can arrest on reasonable suspicion, issue on the spot fines and search people if they suspect them of carrying weapons or drugs. This is criticised. Police can search properties with a warrant from a Magistrate

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Why is red tape and issue for police today?

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Police spend too long filling out paperwork that takes up valuable time. They also have to closely follow rules and regulations on conduct

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Why is organised crime a problem for police today?

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Gangs that operate internationally, often smuggling drugs, that use complex technology and knowledge to conceal their actions from the police. Many resort to violence to protect the business, which generates millions of pounds of ‘dirty money’

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Describe training as an increased resource for the police in the 20th and 21st centuries

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National Police training college started in 1947; all officers receive 14 weeks of training prior to starting the job. Training also continues throughout their career. Pay has also risen. In 1920 women were appointed to deal with issues regarding women and young people

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Describe the increased resource of technology for the police in the 20th and 21st centuries

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Radio communication used after 1910, Morse code transmitters installed in cars from the 20s, police had their own telephone boxes form the 20s, two way radios used from 1934, 999 system set up in the 30s, police now use CCTV and infrared equipment, computers have been used since the 60s which makes exchanging data between forces much easier and efficient

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Describe the increased resource of the development of transport for police in the 20th and 21st centuries

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Car and motorbikes used from the 1930s, use of cars increased in the 70s when rapid response teams replaced officers on foot, helicopters are now used

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What were the 3 forms of early specialisation within the police?

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CID, photography and fingerprinting