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Discuss the problems facing the police in public order  

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Discuss the problems facing the police in public order situations The police have long been associated with notions of courage, bravery and honor. They are the men and woman in blue who help us preserve order and uphold the law. Images of police arresting burglars and apprehending drug kingpins often come to mind when discussing the police. They are the line of defense that protects the common citizen form the undesirable influences from the criminal outcasts of society. Although it is a fact that the police do on a regular basis come into contact with people who have committed a criminal offence, however the police also have other duties that take on a more ambiguous role; namely policing public order situations. This task is both mentally and physically challenging mainly because of the sheer logistical and numerical factors of manpower and normal citizens involved. This is compounded by the fact that...

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