Chapter 2 - Police and Recruitment

Question 1

What did the RCMP begin as?

Answer 1

The North West Mounted Police

Question 2

When did the NWMP begin?

Answer 2

1873

Question 3

When did the NWMP become the RCMP?

Answer 3

1920

Question 4

What are the main roles of the RCMP today?

Answer 4

To enforce federal laws and provide security services.

Question 5

What were the roles of the RCMP in the past?

Answer 5

Intelligence and national security matters.

Question 6

What percentage of Canada is policed by the RCMP?

Answer 6

~75%

Question 7

What percentage of RCMP officers are working under contract?

Answer 7

~60%

Question 8

What is the name of the main system that police utilize and who maintains it?

Answer 8

The Canadian Police Information Centre, it is maintained by the RCMP.

Question 9

Which two provinces have their own provincial police?

Answer 9

Ontario (OPP) and Quebec (SQ)

Question 10

What do the OPP and the SQ provide?

Answer 10

Policing to rural areas, policing to municipalities.

Question 11

Does the presence of provincial police mean they RCMP are not needed?

Answer 11

No. The RCMP are still present in all provinces.

Question 12

First Nation’s Policing Policy (1991) allowed for what?

Answer 12

For First Nations communities to negotiate agreements for police services that best meet the needs of the community.

Question 13

What are the pros and cons of regional police services?

Answer 13

They help to cut costs, but large organizations can also isolate themselves further from the community.

Question 14

Once candidates meet basic employment qualifications, what series of tests are they required to pass?

Answer 14

Aptitude testing, physical abilities testing, personal interview, psychological assessment, written communication abilities, and a background assessment.

Question 15

What does an aptitude test measure?

Answer 15

Interpersonal skills, problem solving, adaptability, cognitive skills, organizational skills, etc.

Question 16

Are all police services standardized in their requirements?

Answer 16

No, they are all similar, but differ slightly.

Question 17

After basic training, what happens to recruits?

Answer 17

They are matched with a senior officer who will work with them in the field.

Question 18

What are some challenges ahead for the police forces?

Answer 18

Rising costs, increase in private security services, the changing nature of crime, and recruitment to ensure appropriate representation of the community.

Question 19

What was the total cost of policing in 2010?

Answer 19

$12.6B

Question 20

For every police officer, how many are working in private firms?

Answer 20

3.

Question 21

What is the effect of rising private security called?

Answer 21

The pluralization of policing.