CH4 Structures & Role of Police Flashcards
duties of the RCMP
enforces federal statues and provisions of various legislative acts
difference b/w RCMP and other popo?
central location in Regina, Saskatchewan
deployed to other areas
contract policing
arrangement between RCMP and provincial/territorial police forces to provide policing services
policing
activities of individual/organisation acting legally on behalf of public/private organizations
main security/social order
pluralisation of policing
a gap between normal police work and hired police work
private police vs parapolicing
private -> hired by private bodies for maybe one time
para-> hired by institutions like malls for extended lengths
four key values to understanding police work
justice -> maintain peace/security and ensure fair treatment
equality -> everyone is entitled to police services
accountability -> actions of police are subject to review
efficiency -> how cost effective is policing?
roles and activities of the police
PEACEKEEPING
crime control
maintain order
crime prevention and service
political policing
use of police by governments for surveillance and control
police acts, standards, and boards and police commissions
acts -> legislative framework for police service
standards -> guidelines for how police services are to be maintained and delivered
boards and police commissions -> bodies that oversee police
basic qualifications for policing candidates
Canadian citizenship
minimum 19 years old
physical fitness
Grade 12 education
no prior criminal convictions/pending charges
preferred qualifications for policing candidates
knowledge of second language/culture
related volunteer experience
post-secondary education
work/life experience
basic or preferred qualifications?
you need both
operational field training
teaching the recruit to apply principles from the academy to the community
under guidance of senior officer
exposed to wide variety of general police work
working personality of the police
attitudes and behaviours developed as a consequence of police duties and activities
preoccupation with danger, excessive suspiciousness, protective cynicism
