10 Questions
What is the primary role of individuals acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations?
Maintain security and social order
According to Sir Robert Peel's principles of policing, what should be the extent of physical force used by the police?
Only the minimum degree necessary
What is the relationship between the police and the public, as per the principles mentioned?
The police are members of the public paid to attend to full-time duties for community welfare
What is the test of police efficiency, according to the principles of policing?
Absence of crime and disorder
What should be the approach of the police towards the public, as per the principles of policing?
Seek and preserve public favor by absolute impartial service to law
What is the primary role of individuals acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations?
Maintain security and social order
What is the test of police efficiency, according to the principles of policing?
Absence of crime and disorder
What is the extent to which the power of police to fulfill duties dependent on?
Public approval
What is the relationship between the police and the public, as per the principles mentioned?
The police are members of the public paid to give full-time attention to duties
What should be the approach of the police towards the public, as per the principles of policing?
Seek and preserve public favor by absolute impartial service to law
Study Notes
Role of Individuals and Police Principles
- Individuals acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations have a primary role of preventing and deterring crimes.
Principles of Policing (Sir Robert Peel)
- Physical force should be used by the police only when absolutely necessary, and to the extent that is necessary to achieve the objective.
- Policing is dependent on public approval and consent, and the police should maintain a good relationship with the public.
- The test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder.
- The police should approach the public with an intention to prevent crime and disorder, rather than simply detecting and punishing offenders.
- The power of the police to fulfill their duties depends on public trust and cooperation.
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