UNIT NAME: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY

UNIT CODE: DJS 1101

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. Discuss the role police in crime preventions (10 Marks)

1. Educate the general public on how to prevent crime. Police officers receive training to enable
them to give educational services to the general public on how to prevent crime, such as taking
precautions to protect one's house and oneself and avoiding regions with a high rate of violent
crime.

2. Raise the visibility of police officers An increase in the visibility of police officers in
neighborhoods and public locations can be an effective deterrent to people who would commit
crimes there.

3. Encourage engagement from members of the community The successful prevention of crime
requires participation from members of the community. Citizens can be encouraged to join
community groups and engage in local projects to reduce crime if police officers make it a
priority to do so.

4. Conduct investigations of criminal activity Police officers conduct investigations of criminal

activity and evaluate the data in order to uncover trends and potential suspects.

5. Ensure that laws are obeyed and uphold the law by arresting lawbreakers and prosecuting
them with criminal charges. Police officers are responsible for ensuring that laws are followed
and upholding the law.

6. Intervene in potentially violent situations: Law enforcement personnel are frequently the first
to respond to potentially violent circumstances, such as domestic conflicts, and they are able to
de-escalate the situation before it escalates into violent behavior.

7. Respond to calls for service Police officers are responsible for responding to calls for service,
investigating any criminal activity, and making arrests when it is essential to do so.
8. Improve safety Police officers have the ability to improve safety in communities and public
locations by increasing the number of patrols they do and by giving security evaluations.

9. Develop and put into effect plans for the prevention of crime Police officers can collaborate
with their local governments and community groups to develop and put into effect strategies for
the prevention of crime.

10. Offer aid in times of need Police officers are frequently the first people to arrive at the scene
of an emergency scenario, whether it be a fire, an accident on the road, or a medical issue.

11. Keep an eye on parolees and probationers: The terms of parole and probation for criminals
are kept an eye on and enforced by law enforcement authorities.

12. Conduct an analysis of the patterns in criminal activity: Police officers conduct analyses of
the trends in criminal activity in order to locate crime hot areas and focus their efforts on the
enforcement of laws.

13. Gather evidence: In order to construct solid legal cases, police personnel are trained to gather
evidence both at crime sites and when conducting investigations.

14. Providing surveillance: In order to keep an eye on any strange goings-on, police personnel
might give surveillance services to the community.

15. Keeping a watchful eye on public gatherings Police officers keep a watchful eye on public
meetings such as rallies and athletic events in order to avoid altercations and other types of
disruptions.

16. Respond to allegations of suspicious activity and investigate citizen complaints Police
officers examine citizen complaints and respond to reports of suspicious behavior.
17. Provide protection for public officials The protection of public authorities, such as mayors
and governors, against potential dangers is one of the primary responsibilities of police
personnel.

18. give aid to victims: Police officers are trained to give assistance to victims of crimes by doing
things like providing information on available services and resources.

19. Offer emotional support to victims of crime and assist them in connecting with resources and
services Police officers offer victims of crime emotional assistance and assist in connecting them
with resources and services.

20. conduct crisis intervention services: Police personnel receive specialized training to enable
them to conduct crisis intervention services in order to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.