Chapter 5

Question 1

Operations

Answer 1

Officer involved in patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and specialized duties (e.g. crime prevention, school liaison officers, community policing etc.

Question 2

Administration

Answer 2

Officers who manage day to day operations of the agency
Officers who oversee units (budgeting, human resources, professional standards)

Question 3

Auxiliary Services

Answer 3

Personnel involved in communications (e.g. taking calls for service and directing officers)
Preserving evidence, keeping records, analyze intelligence
Detention (receiving arrestees and ensuring they attend court, transferring to federal and provincial facilities

Question 4

Parliamentary Style

Answer 4

Police structure is organized along military lines, which have a chain of command where lines of authority are clearly defined

Question 5

Chain of Command

Answer 5

lines authority follow a top-down orientation based on officer rank

Question 6

Sworn Officers

Answer 6

Police officers with the legal authority to arrest and use force (as opposed to peace officers who have less legal authority

Question 7

Reactive Policing:

Answer 7

Involves responding to calls for service and reaction to reported crimes or incidents.

Question 8

Proactive Policing

Answer 8

Involves actively seeking out and preventing crime before it occurs

Question 9

Community Policing

Answer 9

Emphasizes collaboration and partnership between law enforcement agencies and the community