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WJEC Criminology Unit 3 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Police Officers
⼀Answer:⼀ The first to arrive on scene, the knes that safeguard the
public, arrest suspects and secure the crime scene.
Golden Hour
⼀Answer:⼀ The period immediately after the crime has happened
Police Detectives
⼀Answer:⼀ Specialised police officers that take care of the more
serious, complex cases
Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs)
⼀Answer:⼀ Or SOCOs - usually civilians rather than police, they are
employed by the police and have some type of scientific degree but
aren't police. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Forensic Scientists and Specialists
⼀Answer:⼀ Aid criminal investigations by collecting and analysing
evidence
Pathologists
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⼀Answer:⼀ They study the chase of diseases and death by carrying
out examinations and autopsy's. they're available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
The Crown Prosecution Service
⼀Answer:⼀ The independent prosecution agency to take over from
the police
The National Crime Agency
⼀Answer:⼀ Teams dealing with organised and economical crimes,
smuggling, trafficking, child exploitation, online protection and cyber
crimes.
HM Revenue and Customs
⼀Answer:⼀ Investigates and prosecutes tax evasion and fraud.
Intelligence
⼀Answer:⼀ Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to a
certain topic.
The Police National Computer
⼀Answer:⼀ Holds indefinite records of a persons convictions and
cautions which will be revealed in a disclosure and barring service
check
The Police National Database
⼀Answer:⼀ Allows the police to share local information and
intelligence on a national basis
WJEC Criminology Unit 3 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Police Officers
⼀Answer:⼀ The first to arrive on scene, the knes that safeguard the
public, arrest suspects and secure the crime scene.
Golden Hour
⼀Answer:⼀ The period immediately after the crime has happened
Police Detectives
⼀Answer:⼀ Specialised police officers that take care of the more
serious, complex cases
Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs)
⼀Answer:⼀ Or SOCOs - usually civilians rather than police, they are
employed by the police and have some type of scientific degree but
aren't police. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Forensic Scientists and Specialists
⼀Answer:⼀ Aid criminal investigations by collecting and analysing
evidence
Pathologists
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⼀Answer:⼀ They study the chase of diseases and death by carrying
out examinations and autopsy's. they're available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
The Crown Prosecution Service
⼀Answer:⼀ The independent prosecution agency to take over from
the police
The National Crime Agency
⼀Answer:⼀ Teams dealing with organised and economical crimes,
smuggling, trafficking, child exploitation, online protection and cyber
crimes.
HM Revenue and Customs
⼀Answer:⼀ Investigates and prosecutes tax evasion and fraud.
Intelligence
⼀Answer:⼀ Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to a
certain topic.
The Police National Computer
⼀Answer:⼀ Holds indefinite records of a persons convictions and
cautions which will be revealed in a disclosure and barring service
check
The Police National Database
⼀Answer:⼀ Allows the police to share local information and
intelligence on a national basis
