What are the basic qualifications for police recruitment
Class 5, physical exam (POPAT), Canadian citizenship, 19+
What are the preferred qualifications for police recruitment
2 languages, degree
What is operational field training
application of skills and knowledge from training w/ field training officer
What does the working personality of POs mean
attitudes, behavioural attributes that police develop in consequence to roles and activities
What is the blue wall of silence
strong in group solidarity
what is blue light syndrome
emphasize high risk, high action component of police work
What is an example of occupational stress injuries
PTSD
How do they typically measure police effectiveness…. what’s a concern?
crime rates and clearance rates (charged)
concern = crime displacement
How does discretion impact decision making
typifications -> recipes for action -> decision making -> can lead to biased policing
What often causes racial profiling?
over policing and pretext policing
What is typifications
constructs based on police’s experience that denote what is typical about people and events routinely encountered
What are recipes for action
actions typically taken by POs in various kinds of encounter situations
Where is the legal authority for police use of force found
criminal code and provincial police statutes
What are the difference force options
- Officer presence
- Dialogue
- Empty hands
- Compliance tools
- Lethal force
What is the principle of accountability
requires police actions subject to review with formal channel for complaints
What is entrapment
person commits offence they would not otherwise have committed, largely due to pressure of police
What is the Mr Big Technique
investigative strategy to secure confessions from crime suspects by creating elaborate scenario
When are warrantless searches legal
- search during arrest - for protection, prevent destruction of evidence or escape
- emergency - believe offence is being committed or is likely to be, or someone on premises is in danger
