Arrest

Question 1

a) has committed an indictable offence, or a person the officer believes on reasonable grounds

has committed or is 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 committal,
which is in force within the territorial jurisdiction where the person is found, or

Answer 1

495(1)

Question 2

d) has contravened or is about to contravene the terms of a criminal release
e) has committed an indictable offence while on release for a criminal offence

Answer 2

524(2) and 525(6)

Question 3

A police officer shall not arrest a person without warrant for summary conviction, dual procedure or 553 indictable offences
where there are reasonable grounds to believe the public interest has been satisfied having regard to all the circumstances
including the need to

Answer 3

establish the identity of the person
 secure or preserve evidence
 prevent the continuation or repetition of an offence
 ensure that the accused will appear in court
 ensure the safety and security of any victim or of witness to the offence.

Question 3

is found committing or it is believed on reasonable grounds is about to commit a breach of the
peace

Answer 3

31(1)

Question 4

In circumstances where the public interest is satisfied, an offender must be released

Answer 4

 unconditionally with no intent to proceed to court
 unconditionally with intent to seek a criminal summons, or
 by way of an Appearance Notice (Form 9).

Question 5

Members should be aware that certain restraint positions (i.e. stomach down) might compromise heart and lung functions
increasing the risk of death. Unless circumstances make it impossible, persons should be restrained in a sitting position
while being closely watched. Use of the sitting position permits easier breathing and cardiac function while affording good
positional control over the individual.

Answer 5

Positional Asphyxia

Question 6

is a condition that can be caused by drug or alcohol intoxication, psychiatric illness or a combination of
both. Symptoms displayed by persons suffering from the condition may include any combination of
 abnormal tolerance to pain
 abnormal tolerance to pepper spray
 acute onset of 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 others.

Answer 6

Excited Delirium