Community Responses to Crime and Policing

Flashcards covering vocabulary related to community responses to crime, policing below the state, and related concepts.

Policing 'below the state'

Responses to crime involving policing efforts that originate from within the community rather than solely from state entities.

'Community' responses to crime and disorder

Community-led initiatives and actions aimed at addressing crime and disorder issues within their local areas.

'Responsible citizenship'

A view of citizenship where individuals actively support the state and its efforts, including in areas like crime control.

'Autonomous' citizenship

A view of citizenship where individuals operate independently of or in opposition to state authority, often challenging existing norms or power structures.

"Responsibilized" citizenship

The idea that citizens are made responsible for their own welfare and security, reducing reliance on the state.

Volunteer policing

Policing done by non-state actors such as citizen patrols, neighborhood watches, and volunteer groups.

Neighbourhood Watch/Street Watch

A national network of local groups focused on crime prevention and community safety.

Community Speed Watch

Groups of trained volunteers who monitor and address speeding issues in their communities.

Street Pastors

Christian-based volunteer scheme that offers welfare-oriented support to police in night-time economy

Shomrim

Visible patrol and 24 hour hotline in Jewish communities

Vigilantism

Key features include preparation/planning, private citizens, use (or threat) of force, control in conditions of instability/disorder

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)

Elected officials responsible for overseeing policing in their local areas.

Vigilantism examples

• Paramilitary ‘policing’ in Northern Ireland

• ‘Anti-prostitution’ patrols

• Community response to ‘naming and shaming’ of suspected pedophiles

increased diversity of provision

• Growth in special constabulary and Police Service Volunteers

• Increased engagement/encouragement of alternative patrol forms such as Street Pastors

• Major cuts in funding to frontline policing