Social Control
Do the police contribute to social control?
Yes.
What is one unrealistic thing portrayed in the myth of the crime fighter image?
Constant police chases, constant shootouts, and quick crime solving are all acceptable answers.
Is a police officer a peace officer?
yes
Name one general law enforcement agency near you
Laconia, Gilford, Belmont, Gilmanton, Alton, etc
What is Clary's last name?
Clary...its Clary.
How many "levels" of social control are there?
3 levels.
Who are the two biggest contributors to this unrealistic image.
Media and Hollywood (movies/TV).
Is a peace officer and police officer?
No.
Name the most common duty of a law enforcement agency.
Miscellaneous services
What dept did Clary work for?
Laconia PD
Name a punishment from the private level of social control.
Getting grounded, suspended allowance, etc
What is the biggest problem that comes with the crime fighter image?
Unrealistic public expectations.
In NH, how many weeks is the police academy?
16 weeks
Name the three other duties of a general law enforcement agency.
preventing crime, investigating crimes/apprehending criminals, and maintaining order.
How many children does Clary have?
2
Getting a detention in school is an example of what type of social control?
Parochial.
What is the percent of index crime that get solved when reported to the police?
20%
Are police officers more protected from liability than regular citizens?
Yes, as long as they are acting in good faith.
What is the biggest local NH police agency?
Manchester PD
Can Clary be sarcastic?
YES
Name the three types of social control and a punishment that goes with each.
Private- getting grounded
Parochial- getting suspended
Public- getting arrested by the police
Do police spend most their time, generally, fighting crime or maintaining peace?
Maintaining peace.
What is one thing that new recruits get certified in that recruits before did not?
Breathalyzer certification.
Is the State Police considered a local agency?
No.
Does anyone even listen to him when he speaks?
Contrary to popular belief, yes we do listen to you Clary.