CHAPTER IX EUROPEAN and AUSTRALIA POLICING SYSTEM PRESENTED BY GROUP 9 MEET THE TEAM LEADER: SANTOS, JOHN MICHAEL L. MEMBERS: SERSENIA, ALVIN L. SIVESTRE, RONIÑO G. SALADAGA, KRISTAN T. TALABUCON, ANGELO M. STO DOMINGO, ELIJAH Z. SALARDA, JEROME D. SARABIA, ASHLY A. SARGENTO JOHN PAUL M. SOLOMON, JOHNFELL P. SABORDO, JOERICK S. SAMSON, JHON KENNETH G. TORRES, INALYN SANCHEZ SIBUNGA The policing systems in Europe and Australia exhibit distinct characteristics shaped by their unique social, cultural, and historical contexts. EUROPEAN Features a mix of centralized and decentralized models. Emphasizes community policing and crime prevention through proactive measures and partnerships with local communities. AUSTRALIAN Operates within a federal system, with national and state-level policing agencies. Prioritizes community engagement and crime prevention through transparent and professional policing practices. WHAT IS THE POLICING SYSTEM? A policing system is a set of: rules procedures organizations designed to maintain public order enforce laws ensure the safety and security of communities. UNITED KINGDOM Law enforcement in the United Kingdom is managed separately within its legal systems: England Wales Northern Ireland Scotland Regional police services, known as territorial police forces, primarily handle law enforcement duties in each jurisdiction. FRANCE The National Police (Police nationale) is France's primary civil law enforcement agency, formerly known as Sûreté nationale. It operates in cities and large towns, serving as one of the two national police forces alongside the military Gendarmerie. The Gendarmerie primarily operates in smaller towns, rural areas, and border regions. The National Police falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior and had approximately 145,699 employees as of April 2008. Young French citizens can fulfill mandatory service in the police force through the Service national universel (SNU). IRELAND Ireland maintains a remarkably low crime rate despite challenges like unemployment and urban ghettos. The key factor contributing to this low crime rate: A strong sense of hope and confidence among the population in local authorities' capabilities. Legitimate surveys indicate over 86% of the population believe in the skills and efforts of local authorities. High levels of population participation in crime control. Ireland's national civilian police force is called "An Garda Síochána," with 14,500 staff members. Provides both local and national law enforcement services. Garda officers are unarmed and uniformed, emphasizing communityfocused policing. GERMANY Germany's policing system comprises several law enforcement agencies with distinct roles: 1. Bundespolizei (Federal Police): Main federal law enforcement agency under the Federal Ministry of the Interior. Responsible for border protection, railway, and aviation security. Provides support for federal constitutional bodies and maintains special units like the GSG 9. 2. Landespolizei (State Police): Includes divisions such as Schutzpolizei (patrol officers) and Kriminalpolizei (detectives). Schutzpolizei handles general law enforcement and simple investigations. Kriminalpolizei deals with serious crime investigations and covert operations. GERMANY Local Policing Units: Various specialized units like Verkehrspolizei (traffic police), Wasserschutzpolizei (water protection police), and Bahnschutzpolizei (railway police).| Tasked with specific responsibilities such as traffic enforcement, waterway safety, and railway security. SWITZERLAND Law enforcement in Switzerland is primarily the responsibility of the 26 cantons, each operating cantonal police agencies. Some cities also have municipal police agencies as provided for by cantonal law. The emergency telephone number for police in Switzerland is 1-17. Switzerland was long touted as having minimal crime, partly attributed to underreporting. SWITZERLAND Low crime rates are also attributed to effective management of the underclass population living in ghettos and slums. Swiss crime control employs an "iron fist, velvet glove" approach towards offenders from lower socio-economic backgrounds. When a person from the underclass commits a crime, the government analyzes their family, educational, and employment needs. Punishment is followed by a long-term treatment plan aimed at lifting the family out of poverty, often agreed upon by the offender. AUSTRALIA The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is the federal police agency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It was established on October 19, 1979, under the Australian Federal Police Act 1979. The AFP was formed by merging the former Commonwealth Police and the Australian Capital Territory Police. In 1984, the Protective Service component of the AFP was separated to form the Australian Protective Service. However, this agency was transferred back to the AFP in 2004. AUSTRALIA REQUIREMENTS : be over 18 years of age be an Australian citizen be intelligent, self motivated and willing to serve in any area of the AFP have a full manual vehicle driver's license • meet the medical and psychological standards for AFP sworn police and protective service officer applicants. be physically fit and healthy and able to undertake the physical requirements of training • have a senior first aid certificate (current for entire training period). In addition, ACT Policing and Federal Agent recruits also need: Year 12 education, or Year 10 with a trade certificate or similar qualification • confirmation of ability to swim 100 metres freestyle nonstop and unaided. AUSTRALIA Australian Federal Police (AFP): Investigates crimes against Commonwealth law nationwide. Also responsible for community policing in Commonwealth territories like the Australian Capital Territory. State Police Forces: Enforce state laws within their including cities within those states. respective states, UNITED KINGDOM FRANCE (Metropolitan Police Service): Agency: Ministry of Defence Entrance Age: 18 years old Retirement Age: 62 years old Minimum Rank: Policemen/Constable Highest Rank: National Commissioner Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Police Nationale de France): Agency: Ministry of Interior Entrance Age: 17 years old Retirement Age: 60 years old Minimum Rank: Gardien de la paix (Keeper of the peace) Highest Rank: Directeur général de la police nationale (Director General) Minimum Qualification: French Baccalaureate Degree IRELAND GERMANY (Federal Police): (Garda Síochána): Agency: Federal Agency: Ministry for Ministry of Interior Justice and Equality Entrance Age: 16 years Entrance Age: 18 but old not yet 35 years of age Retirement Age: 60 Retirement Age: 60 years old years old Minimum Rank: Police Minimum Rank: Garda Rank 4 Síochána Highest Rank: Highest Rank: Inspector Commissioner Minimum Minimum Qualification: High Qualification: Passed School Degree their exam and proficient in two languages Switzerland (Federal Department of Justice): Agency: Federal Department of Justice Entrance Age: 20 years old to 30 years old Retirement Age: 65 for men, 64 for women Minimum Rank: Police Supervisor Highest Rank: Police General Minimum Qualification: High School Degree or 3year vocation NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA (New Zealand Police) Agency: New Zealand Government/Ministry of Police Entrance Age: 20 years old Retirement Age: 55 years in service Minimum Rank: Constable Highest Rank: Commissioner Minimum Qualification: Tertiary Education (Australian Federal Police) Agency: Federal Bureau of Narcotic Australia Entrance Age: 21 years old Retirement Age: 57 years old Minimum Rank: Probation Constable Highest Rank: Commissioner Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree THANK YOUUUUU!!!
