cp4 Flashcards
what is policing
The activities of any individual or
organization acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations or persons to maintain security or social order
what is pluralization of policing
The expansion of policing beyond the public police to include parapolice and private security
what is a legislative framework
frameworks that define police officers’ roles, powers, and responsibilities.
what is the social contract perspective
it considers the police to be a politically neutral force that acts primarily to enforce the law and protect the public
what is the radical perspective
it views the police as an instrument used by governments and powerful interests to suppress dissent, stifle protest, and help maintain the status quo
what is political policing
Secretive police investigative activities and surveillance of those deemed to be a threat to the stability and status quo of the State
what are the four key values of police work in Canada
justice, equality, accountability, efficiency
what is the flow of police governance and oversight
police acts, policing standards, police boards and policing commissions
what is the role of the Manitoba police commission
Will conduct studies and provide advice to the minister on law
enforcement and policing issues. Will also make recommendations
on regulations dealing with the operation of police services and the
conduct of police officers
what is the role of the independent investigation unit
To be headed by a civilian director. Must conduct an investigation if
an officer has been involved in an incident where a person has died
or suffered a serious injury, or if there is evidence that an officer has
engaged in specified unlawful conduct
what is the role of the police boards
Every municipal police service must operate under the general
direction of a police board. Members of the police board are appointed
by the municipal council and Cabinet members. A majority of the board must be
persons who are not members of the council or municipal
employees
what is the role of the Winnipeg police board
7 to 9 members: 2 appointed by province, 2 from city council, 3
members from public appointed by city council
* Will hire police chiefs
* Establishes priorities and objectives, in consultation with the police
chief, for the Winnipeg Police Service
* Directing and monitoring performance of the police chief
* Reports to Protection & Community Services Committee of
Winnipeg City Counci
what are the two defining features of the police role
the authority of the police and the authority to use force
what are the activities of the police
crime control, order maintenance, crime prevention and service
what is core policing
involves the police playing a multifaceted role in the community
