criminology ecam short quesions

What is criminology

Criminology has been described as the ‘study of the making of laws, the breaking of laws and of society’s reaction to the breaking of laws’.

Define crime and defiance

• Crime – an act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.

• Defiance – behaviour where someone openly resists or refuses to obey rules or authority.

Who is GNDOCB and what is their prime role in crime prevention unit

Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau

that targets drug trafficking and organised crime groups.

What is white collar crime

A white-collar crime is a non-violent crime committed for financial gain, usually by someone in a professional or business role Example fraud

Name 4 courts in Ireland

District court

High court

Supreme Court

Circuit court

Define drugs

A drug can be defined as a chemical that causes changes in the way the human body functions mentally, physically or emotionally.

Where a parent has an addiction to draw her alcohol the child developed these four roles name and explain

• Family Hero – usually the eldest; appears responsible and successful but often feels insecure and under pressure inside.

• Scapegoat – gets blamed for problems; may act rebellious or troublesome but often feels hurt, rejected, and angry underneath.

• Lost Child – seems quiet and withdrawn, often escapes into their own world, but feels lonely, hurt, and inadequate inside.

• Mascot (Clown) – acts funny and playful to lighten the mood, but hides feelings of insecurity, fear, and low self-esteem.

list four ways of community can be affected by drug use

Visibility/ public drug dealing

Familiarity/normality - the normalization of drug use

Community safety / intimidation of the local community

Community pride/image/social networks disintegrating

Define the term ACE and provide two examples

Adverse Childhood Experiences.

• Physical or emotional abuse

• Living with a parent who has addiction problems or mental illness

Three ways drugs are imported into Ireland

• By boats/ships

• By planes (in luggage or by couriers)

• By post (packages and parcels)

Drug misuse

Drug misuse is when someone uses a drug in the wrong way or for the wrong reasons—like taking too much, using someone else’s medication, or using illegal drugs.

Four types of hazard materials that could be found at a crime scene

• Biological hazards – e.g. blood or bodily fluids (risk of infection)

• Chemical hazards – e.g. drugs, toxic substances

• Physical hazards – e.g. broken glass, sharp objects

• Environmental hazards – e.g. fire damage, unstable structures