Chapter 4- Structure And Roles Of Police

Question 0

Royal Canadian mounted police act

Answer 0

Provides framework for the operation o the rcmp. All train in Regina
Involved in a broad range of plucking activities including federal,contract, municipal and provincial policing

Question 1

Evolution of policing in Canada

Answer 1

First police constable appeared in Quebec City in mid 1600s. The now RCMP was founded in 1873 to maintain law and order.
There are about 70,000 police officers in Canada now

Question 2

Contract policing

Answer 2

Arrangement whereby the RCMP and provincial or territorial police forces provide provincial and municipal policing services

Question 3

Provincial police

Answer 3

There are three provincial police forces in Ontario,Quebec, and Newfoundland.
Responsible for policing rural areas

Question 4

Municipal police

Answer 4

Have jurisdiction within a city’s boundaries often contracted with the ramp.

Question 5

First Nation police

Answer 5

They generally have full power to enforce on reserve lands, the criminal code, federal and provincial statutes, and band bylaws.

Question 6

Policing

Answer 6

Activities of any individual or organization acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations or persons to maintain security and social order

Question 7

Four values that form framework for police work in Canada

Answer 7

Justice- requirement that police maintain peace in the community. Treated fairly, human rights are respected.
Equality- all citizens entitled to their feelings of safety and security.
Accountability- actions of police services are subject to review
Efficiency- policing services must be cost effective.

Question 8

Roles and activities of police

Answer 8

Crime control
Order maintenance-controlling behavior that disturbs the public.
Crime prevention and service

Question 9

Factors influencing the role of the police

Answer 9

Geography 
Legislation-laws can change 
Diversity
Funding 
Government 
Community

Question 10

Political policing

Answer 10

Use of the police by over memes as an instrument of surveillance and control

Question 11

Basic qualifications for police candidates

Answer 11

Canadian citizenship
Age 19
Grade 12
No prior convictions or pending charges.

Question 12

Working personality of the police

Answer 12

Set of attitudes and behavioral attributes that develops as a consequence of the unique role and activities of police officers