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A Discussion Into Police Roles  

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Daniel Johnston A DISCUSSION INTO POLICE ROLES The way in which the police exercise their powers to the general public is based on various rules and regulations. Police need their powers in order to fulfil certain public duties; these include stopping and searching, to enter a suspect's house if they are believed to be harbouring a fugitive or holding stolen goods. They must also be able t arrest suspects take them to a police station for questioning and if needed hold them in custody. However, the everyday normal member of the public must be able to live their lives without the fear of being wrongly arrested or detained. They must also be free from torture, police brutality and being made to give false confessions even if they are guilty of the crime. Therefore it is obvious to think that when creating legislation they must create an equal balance between police powers and...

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