SOCIOLOGY

Sociology

In your own words, what is the writer's main point? (4)

A: The writer's main point in this article is highlighting the decreasing respect and image of the police as a helpful 'bobby' from the 'fuzz' or 'cops' which is common nowadays. He is also presenting the steps which are being taken by the police to re-earn this lost respect and image.

Is the author optimistic about the future of the relationship between the police and the public? Give reasons for your answer. (3)

A: The author has presented the measures which the police are taking to tackle the situation. However, it does not seem that the author is confused of the success of those steps as it can be seen from the concluding line of the passage.

“Although police forces have made some gains, public confidence in the police, while not having collapsed completely, is still nevertheless fraying at the seams.”

Still nevertheless fraying at the seams signifies that the author thinks that the problem is getting worse even as measures are being taken to prevent it.

Which paragraph contains the thesis statement/statement of intent? How do you think this statement could be improved? (2)

A:In Paragraph 2, end of third line,

“....We shall look at four major contributing factors to this 'disconnection', which are the move away from the local community, the 'hate' figure' psychology, miscarriages of justice and an increase in crime. We shall then look at some present-day efforts being made to improve the public trust in the police force.”

This is the thesis statement of this article. It can be further improved to read as

“We shall observe four of the major factors that have caused disconnection of the public from police and the steps that are being taken to address the concern”

Put the information from paragraph 3 into note form in the space provided. (4)

It was in 1960's that the police image started getting tarnished because that was the time when the policemen started getting motor cars for patrolling. Before this policemen used to have dedicated neighbourhoods which they used to patrol on foot, socializing with the locals. With cars the patrol circles became wider and the police lost the time to socialize, thereby going from a friendly aid provider to a stranger. Also, the TV shows highlighted the negative behaviours of police and ruined their image as paragons of justice and perfection.

Give three specific examples of police malpractice given in the text. (3)

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