WJEC CRIMINOLOGY UNIT 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATE 2024/25
Police Officers - ANSThe first to arrive on scene, the knes that safeguard the public, arrest suspects and
secure the crime scene.
Golden Hour - ANSThe period immediately after the crime has happened
Police Detectives - ANSSpecialised police officers that take care of the more serious, complex cases
Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) - ANSOr SOCOs - usually civilians rather than police, they are employed
by the police and have some type of scientific degree but aren't police. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
Forensic Scientists and Specialists - ANSAid criminal investigations by collecting and analysing evidence
Pathologists - ANSThey study the chase of diseases and death by carrying out examinations and
autopsy's. they're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Crown Prosecution Service - ANSThe independent prosecution agency to take over from the police
The National Crime Agency - ANSTeams dealing with organised and economical crimes, smuggling,
trafficking, child exploitation, online protection and cyber crimes.
HM Revenue and Customs - ANSInvestigates and prosecutes tax evasion and fraud.
Intelligence - ANSAbility to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to a certain topic.
The Police National Computer - ANSHolds indefinite records of a persons convictions and cautions which
will be revealed in a disclosure and barring service check
The Police National Database - ANSAllows the police to share local information and intelligence on a
national basis
Crimint and the Gangs Matrix - ANSA database of suspected gang members in London, it allows police to
identify and risk access gangs and their violence.
International Database - ANSAllows information to be shared internationally regarding crimes etc.
Forensics - ANSApplication of science to crimes
Surveillance - ANSClose observation of either a suspected criminals, place or spy, or in some cases
anyone involved.
Covert Surveillance - ANSCameras in locations that can't be detected unlike CCTV cameras
Observation - ANSThe act of observing someone rather than surveillance of someone/s under suspicion
Eye-Witness Testimony - ANSAn account a victim gives in court - which is seen as solid evidence
Acquisition - ANSLearning or developing of a skill, habit or quality.
Retention - ANSAction of absorbing or the continuation of holding a substance
ANSWERS UPDATE 2024/25
Police Officers - ANSThe first to arrive on scene, the knes that safeguard the public, arrest suspects and
secure the crime scene.
Golden Hour - ANSThe period immediately after the crime has happened
Police Detectives - ANSSpecialised police officers that take care of the more serious, complex cases
Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) - ANSOr SOCOs - usually civilians rather than police, they are employed
by the police and have some type of scientific degree but aren't police. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
Forensic Scientists and Specialists - ANSAid criminal investigations by collecting and analysing evidence
Pathologists - ANSThey study the chase of diseases and death by carrying out examinations and
autopsy's. they're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Crown Prosecution Service - ANSThe independent prosecution agency to take over from the police
The National Crime Agency - ANSTeams dealing with organised and economical crimes, smuggling,
trafficking, child exploitation, online protection and cyber crimes.
HM Revenue and Customs - ANSInvestigates and prosecutes tax evasion and fraud.
Intelligence - ANSAbility to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to a certain topic.
The Police National Computer - ANSHolds indefinite records of a persons convictions and cautions which
will be revealed in a disclosure and barring service check
The Police National Database - ANSAllows the police to share local information and intelligence on a
national basis
Crimint and the Gangs Matrix - ANSA database of suspected gang members in London, it allows police to
identify and risk access gangs and their violence.
International Database - ANSAllows information to be shared internationally regarding crimes etc.
Forensics - ANSApplication of science to crimes
Surveillance - ANSClose observation of either a suspected criminals, place or spy, or in some cases
anyone involved.
Covert Surveillance - ANSCameras in locations that can't be detected unlike CCTV cameras
Observation - ANSThe act of observing someone rather than surveillance of someone/s under suspicion
Eye-Witness Testimony - ANSAn account a victim gives in court - which is seen as solid evidence
Acquisition - ANSLearning or developing of a skill, habit or quality.
Retention - ANSAction of absorbing or the continuation of holding a substance
