Arrest Flashcards
Section 494 CC provides which authorities for arrest of a person without a warrant?
A peace officer MAY arrest any person who
a) who has committed an indictable offence or a person the officer believes on reasonable grounds has committed or about to commit an indictable offence
b) the officer finds committing a criminal offence
c) on reasonable grounds, the officer believes is wanted on a warrant of arrest or commital, which is in force within the territorial jurisdiction where the person is found
OR
d) has contravened or about to contravene the terms of a criminal release
e) has committed an indictable offence while on release for a criminal offence
f) is found committing or it is believed on reasonable grounds is about to commit a breach of the peace.
What 3 types of release are there?
1) Unconditionally with no court proceedings
2) Unconditionally with intent to seek criminal summons
3) By way of an appearance notice
What other authorities may a police officer arrest under?
1) HTA
2) LLA
3) TTPA
When can an officer enter a dwelling house?
1) Arrest warrant endorsed with authorization to enter
2) Arrest warrant accompanied by a separate entry authorization warrant
3) When reasonable grounds to believe to suspect entry into dwelling is necessary to prevent imminent bodily harm or death to any person
4) Reasonable grounds to believe that evidence relating to commission of an indictable offence is present in the dwelling and entry is necessary to prevent the imminent loss or destruction of evidence
5) Fresh pursuit
When can an officer enter a dwelling house?
1) Arrest warrant endorsed with authorization to enter
2) Arrest warrant accompanied by a separate entry authorization warrant
3) When reasonable grounds to believe to suspect entry into dwelling is necessary to prevent imminent bodily harm or death to any person
4) Reasonable grounds to believe that evidence relating to commission of an indictable offence is present in the dwelling and entry is necessary to prevent the imminent loss or destruction of evidence
5) Fresh pursuit
Excited delirium can be caused by what?
Drug or alcohol intoxcication, psychiatric illness or a combination of both.
What symptoms can be displayed in a person experiencing excited delirium?
- abnormal tolerance to pain or pepper spray
- paranoia
- bizarre or aggressive behaviour
- disorientation
- hallucinations
- impaired thinking
- panic
- shouting
- sudden calm after frenzied activity
- sweating, fever, heat intolerance
- unexpected physical strength
- violence towards other
The Toronto Police Board policy entitled Race Based Data Collection, Analysis and Public Reporting requires TPS
to collect, analyze and publicly report on data related to the race of those individuals with whom service members interact
Who shall a police officer submit all reports and documents to after an arrest has been made?
OIC
What actions must a police officer take when arresting a person with a disability who requires a guide dog
- make reasonable efforts to have the guide dog accommodated by friends or family
- contact TPOC for further resources ie. Canine Vision Canada or the Humane Society
- not transport the guide dog to court with the prisoner
When a person identifies as a diplomatic or consular officer, shall
NOT arrest a person in foreign embassies and consulates as they are considered foreign land and outside of police jurisdiction
What is the most effective infection control method for the prevention of self and cross contamination?
Hand washing
When a person in custody is a carrier of an air-borne transmitted disease ie. tuberculosis, what should an officer do when transporting?
Should wear surgical masks. If surgical masks are not available or refused, transport the person with a window of the police vehicle open.
Who can the OIC call when making a determination as to whether a prisoner is in need for further medical treatement in relation to drug interaction?
Telehealth Ontario for easy access to an RN who can assess the symptoms and provide advice.
OR
Ontario Regional Poison Information Centre who can provide information re drug interactions and potential overdose.
Individuals who have taken hard drugs prior to being taken into custody shall be monitored more closely for how long?
3 hours
