CRIM 1011 Introduction to Criminology
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Rivers University
,Social contract theory - --We all have a strong sense of personal freedom, but we give up some
freedoms to achieve a peaceful existence e.g. CCTV cameras
Cost of a single person in prison per day - --Australia: $223
Cost of a single person in community service per day - --Australia: $23
Due Process Model - --Rights of defendants, Civil rights, everyone is entitled to legal fairness,
protecting human rights, innocent until proven guilty, reduce the number of people being
wrongly accused, rehabilitation, reduce police power, liberal approach (nice)
Crime Control Model - --Convicting the guilty, community safety, human rights put aside to
protect community, believes people would not arrested if innocent therefore guilty, controlling
crime, maintaining order, reduce criminals on the streets, punishment, increase police power,
conservative approach (harsh)
Criminal Justice System - --The criminal justice system is the set of agencies and processes
established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.
Institution of Police - --A constituted body of persons empowered by the state to enforce the
law, protect property, and limit civil disorder. Their powers include the legitimized use of force
, Practice of policing - --Policing is what officers do, it is the exercise of state authority over the
civilian population. This authority is based on the legitimate use of coercion and even force to
ensure laws are followed and compliance is achieved.
Australian police organisations are - --highly centralized and bureaucratic (relate to gov.)
First Civilian Police force: Night Watch - --4 gangs that patrolled Sydney town
First Civilian Police force: Row Boat Guard - --Duty to police the harbor for smuggling convicts
and escaping letters
Unique Australian police problem - --Huge amount of land was a challenge for policing due to
organisation and the shifting population (very unique issue). This is the reason we have 10
police forces rather than one for each town i.e. UK
Common themes from each state mission - --Safety, Community, Reducing Fear
Police tasks in 5 grouped categories - --1. Law enforcement
2. Order maintenance and conflict resolution
3. Crime prevention
4. Provision of social services
5. Traffic management
Maguire: Police stereotypes based of movies - --1. Only respond to calls, not actively detecting
2. Focus only on offenses already committed
3. Offenses committed are clear
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