Unit 4
3.1
Range of agencies – police , CPS, judiciary, prisons, probation
Charities and pressure groups lay outside of campaigns
Police philosophy – peel in 1829 to
Prevent crime and disorder
Ability to perform duties depend on public cooperation
Physical force is last resort
Police’s duty is to impartially serve the law
Police are citizens in uniform, paid to do full time what all citizens do
Embedded in police’s code of conduct
Policing relies on support from the public
Important emphasis on the police being public servants who need to
maintain and respect the public
Aims of the police
Bring offenders to justice
Protect life and property
Prevent defect and investigate crime
Keep peace and maintain order
Activity
Overall Funding Trends:
• 2010/11 to 2018/19: During this period, overall police funding
decreased by approximately 19% nationally. This reduction varied by
region, with Surrey experiencing an 11% decrease and Northumbria a
25% decrease.
• 2019/20 to 2023/24: Funding levels began to rise, with public
spending on police services increasing from £18.68 billion in 2019/20
to £27.34 billion in 2023/24. This represents a 46% increase over the
five-year period.
2025 increase by 1,030 million
25/26 estimated 44 million
Every year has increased since 2016
1. Central Government Grants
2. Local Council Tax (Police Precept)
3.1
Range of agencies – police , CPS, judiciary, prisons, probation
Charities and pressure groups lay outside of campaigns
Police philosophy – peel in 1829 to
Prevent crime and disorder
Ability to perform duties depend on public cooperation
Physical force is last resort
Police’s duty is to impartially serve the law
Police are citizens in uniform, paid to do full time what all citizens do
Embedded in police’s code of conduct
Policing relies on support from the public
Important emphasis on the police being public servants who need to
maintain and respect the public
Aims of the police
Bring offenders to justice
Protect life and property
Prevent defect and investigate crime
Keep peace and maintain order
Activity
Overall Funding Trends:
• 2010/11 to 2018/19: During this period, overall police funding
decreased by approximately 19% nationally. This reduction varied by
region, with Surrey experiencing an 11% decrease and Northumbria a
25% decrease.
• 2019/20 to 2023/24: Funding levels began to rise, with public
spending on police services increasing from £18.68 billion in 2019/20
to £27.34 billion in 2023/24. This represents a 46% increase over the
five-year period.
2025 increase by 1,030 million
25/26 estimated 44 million
Every year has increased since 2016
1. Central Government Grants
2. Local Council Tax (Police Precept)
