11-04 Protests & Demonstrations

Question 1

During a protest, police shall maintain ________________

a) control

b) complete neutrality

c) distance from protestors

d) none of the above

Answer 1

b) complete neutrality

Question 2

Citizens have the legal right to demonstrate peacefully. However, they are not entitled to infringe on the rights of ________________ in the lawful use and enjoyment of their property

a) citizens

b) landowners

c) other protestors

d) private businesses

Answer 2

b) landowners

Question 3

Police Officers should only become involved at protests and demonstrations where the is a ____________________ or violation of provincial/federal law, or when there is a strong suspicion that a _____________ or violation may occur.

-Criminal act committed

-Provincial offences offence committed

-Uproar

-Breach of the peace

Answer 3

-Breach of the peace

Question 4

A police officer, upon learning that a protest or demonstration is in progress or is about to take place shall notify the communications operator of certain information, which DOES NOT include:

a) location

b) size, temperament, and composition of the crowd

c) reason for assembly

d) need for immediate assistance

e) all of the above need pieces of information need to be relayed to communications

Answer 4

e) all of the above need pieces of information need to be relayed to communications

Question 5

In the event of a major protest or demonstration that may entail the use of a large number of police officers, the OIC shall notify

a) PSU, PSRT

b) TPOC

c) Unit Commander of Division of Protest

d) Applicable Staff Superintendent
(East/West Field Command)

Answer 5

d) Applicable Staff Superintendent
(East/West Field Command)