Crt Flashcards

1
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What is the cc definition of organized crime and where is it found?

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S.467.1 “ A group however organized that is composed of three or more persons in or outside Canada and has one of its main purposes/activity the facilitation or commission of one or more serious offences, that if committed would likely result in the direct/indirect receipt of material benefit including financial.

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What doesnt constitute as organized crime?

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467.1 - A group of people that randomly form for the immediate commission of a single offence.

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What is a serious offence?

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Is a indictable offence which has its maximum punishment for 5 years or more.

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What is a gang?

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Working definition - A group of three or more people who engage in criminal activity on a regular basis and have a common name or identifying sign or symbol.

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5
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What are some active gangs in stoon?

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Terror squad
Indian posse
West side outlaws
Hustle crew
South side kings
Sask warriors
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6
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What is proceeds of crime?

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WD - Any property,benefit or advantage obtained directly/indirectly of a commission of a criminal offence.

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What is offence related property?

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Any property that on reasonable belief was used or is intended to be used in a crime in or out of Canada

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8
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What is provincial forfeiture?

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The process in which property seized by police believed to be used or obtained by a criminal offence is forfeited (not returned)
- It is separate from court proceedings and only requires a balance of probability that it was used or obtained in the commission of the offence. ACCUSED DOES NOT HAVE TO BE CONVICTED.

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What is federal seizure?

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The process of federal seizure is the seizure of offence related property by police that upon the outcome of a criminal trial and on conviction of the accused the property may be ordered to be forfeited.
-Requires court conviction.

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10
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What is a report to justice and when is it used?

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A report to justice is a form 5.2 that states all the property seized from a person and provides authority on the detention of the property. It is required to be completed upon any seizure of property.

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Why is a report to justice completed?

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To provide judicial over site of seized property.

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How long can items on a report to justice be held for?

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Property can be held until for the purpose of a trial providing charges have been laid.
If no charges have been laid the property can be detained for a period of 3 months.

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13
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What section deals with the detention of seized items?

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S.490cc

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What is required to be done if property was seized as part of a investigation a report to justice was done however you have reached the 3 month time period of detention?

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under s.490(2) a request may be made to the courts where as long as a justice is satisfied with the continued detention of the seized property for a investigation may grant a extension of up to a maximum of 1 year from seizure date.

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How long can you have items seized in a investigation where charges have not yet been laid?

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S.490(1) - no longer then 3 months from seizure date.
S.490(2) - court approval for up to 1 year
S.490(3) - superior court approval for further extension due to complex nature investigation.

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16
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What section deals with possession of property obtained by crime? What does this charge require?

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S.354cc. - must be in possession of property/thing/proceeds, knowing that all or part of the property was obtained by the direct/indirect commission of a indictable offence.

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17
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What section of the CDSA discusses forfeiture of property?

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S,16 CDSA

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What does s.16 CDSA provide authority to do?

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Forfeiture - That after conviction or absolute discharge the court can rule that non-chemical offence related property be forfeited.
Requires the court to believe on a balance of probabilities that the property is related to the offence.

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What is section 5(1) CDSA?

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5(1) CDSA- covers trafficking in a controlled substance.

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What is section 5(2) CDSA?

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5(2) CDSA - Covers possession for the purpose of trafficking.

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21
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What schedules of drugs qualify for a charge under s. 5 CDSA?

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Schedule 1-5

22
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How does s.5(1) and 5(2) differ?

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5(1) - Trafficking - requires some sort of a transaction proof that the drugs were trafficked.

5(2) - PPT - doesnt require transaction, only the believe the purpose to do so exists based on the totality of the situation. ie; quantity, cash, scales, multiple cell phones, baggies.

23
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What are some common firearms charges?

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85cc - Weapon used in the commission of a offence.
86cc - Carless use of a firearm
88cc - Possession of weapon dangerous to public.
91cc - Unauthorized possession of firearm.
94cc - Possession of firearm in a vehicle.
95cc - Possession of a loaded or restricted firearm.

24
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How are some ways a restricted firearm is identified as?

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  • A barrel length of less then 470mm
  • Capable of shooting centre fire ammo in semi auto fire
  • Can be fired with a reduced length less then 660mm using a folding stock ect.
25
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What are some things that would identify a prohibited firearm?

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  • A barrel length less then 105mm (4.1 inches)
  • Automatic firearm
  • Firearm that has been modified to have a overall length less then 660mm or if over 660mm the barrel is less then 457mm
  • Can be modified to shoot 25 or 32 cal ammo.
26
Q

What would you need in a operational plan?

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SMEAC

  • Situation
  • Mission
  • Execution
  • Administration
  • Communication
27
Q

List 5 common drugs on the street.

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Methamphetamine
Cocaine/Crack Cocaine
Fentanyl
Hydromorphone

28
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What are some other names for methamphetamine?

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Meth, jib, glass, ice, crystal, crystal meth,speed, crank

29
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What are some other names for Cocaine?

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Coke, snow, blow, big c, white, dust.

30
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What are some other names for Fentanyl?

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Murder 8, TNT, H, China, China white, Greens

31
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What are some other names for Crack Cocaine?

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Crack, rock, hardball

32
Q

What is a 8ball?

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1/8th Oz or 3.5 grams

Also known as a game.

33
Q

How many grams in a ounce?

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28 grams.

34
Q

What is a point of meth?

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1/10th gram.

35
Q

What is the mandate for CRT?

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To disrupt, curtail and reduce criminal activity in relation to the saskatchewan provincial priorities of:

1) Gang activity
2) Illegal firearms
3) Drugs with a primary focus on Methamphetamine and opiods
4) Property crime including vehicle theft
5) Rural crime

The CRT will accomplish this through proactive intelligence led, targeted and tactical enforcement both at the street and project level.

36
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How will ICRT accomplish their mandate?

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The CRT will accomplish the mandate through proactive intelligence led, targeted and tactical enforcement both at the street and project level.

37
Q

What are the 5 provincial priorities for ICRT?

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1) Gang activity
2) Illegal firearms
3) Drugs with a primary focus on Methamphetamine and opiods
4) Property crime including vehicle theft
5) Rural crime

38
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Name 5 regular duties of a CRT member.

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1-investigate crime activity in Stoon and rural areas to address priorities.
2-Develop and conduct investigations relating to the provincial priorities.
3-Develop and maintain informants. In regards to org crime in stoon/area.
4 - Works closely with other investigative units and participates in projects within their mandate.
5 - participate in joint force operations when required.

39
Q

As a CRT member who would you work closely with?

A

Prosecutors

Those conducting proceeds of crime investigations.

40
Q

Who may CRT contact to assist in investigations?

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CI
Immigration officers
Other police agencies
CSIS - Canada Security and intelligence services.
Customs officers
Goverment agencies
CISS - Criminal intelligence service saskatchewan
CISC - Criminal intelligence service Canada.
Educators
General public.

41
Q

Does decision making in CRT require consultation with a senior in rank?

A

Yes.

42
Q

What things are you responsible for as a CRT member?

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  • Personal issued weapon/plain close items.
  • The use and control of surveillance and monitoring equipment for operational use.
  • Safety
43
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What type of equipment is used in CRT.

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  • Surveillance and monitoring equipment
  • Surveillance vehicles
  • Radios
  • info systems SIMS,CPIC,PROS,ACIIS
  • OASYS (must define)
44
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What is CPIC?

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Canada Police Information Center

45
Q

What is ACIIS?

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Automated Criminal intelligence information system.

46
Q

What is PROS?

A

Police Reporting and Occurrence System

47
Q

What is PPSC?

A

Public Prosecution Service Canada

48
Q

What is NWEST?

A

National Weapons Enforcement Support Team

49
Q

What can SIIU do to assist in a investigation?

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Searches on addresses/bills/phones to gather intel.

50
Q

What does PPCS do and how can they help a invesigation?

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Public prosecution Canada service is a independent authority who’s objective is to prosecute federal offences and provide legal advise.

Can use them for legal advise in a investigation.

51
Q

What are some external agencies that could help a investigation?

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Boarder services
Postal services
Parole
Corrections
Sask power/energy
52
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What are some research tools to help you in a investigation?

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CPIC, ACIIS, SGI, SIIU, PROS, PPSC, ASU, SIU, NWEST, Social media.