Topic > Two Trials, Two Trials and Crime by Herbert Packer...

213) His belief is that instead of controlling crime, we should be more concerned with the value system and fairness of justice. I think modern society favors the crime control model because law enforcement seeks to maintain order in society while trying to incorporate uncovering the truth and solving a crime. They treat those arrested as if they were already guilty and place emphasis on arresting, prosecuting and sentencing those who have broken the law. Police can question a suspect, but must ensure they do not force a false confession because “it could lead to the conviction of an innocent man. . . It is a question of fact in each case whether the accused's confession is unreliable.” (Roach, 1999, p. 678) Crime control is favored in society because law enforcement emphasizes the importance of suppressing crime and keeping the rest of society safe from criminals instead of protecting the rights of criminals.