Important Laws and Things to Know

Question 1

Article 494 (1) Reasons for Arrest without Warrant

Answer 1

Arrest without warrant by any person

494 (1) Any one may arrest without warrant

(a) a person whom he finds committing an indictable offence; or

(b) a person who, on reasonable grounds, he believes

(i) has committed a criminal offence, and

(ii) is escaping from and freshly pursued by persons who have lawful authority to arrest that person.

Question 2

Trespass to property act definitions: Occupier

Answer 2

-Person in physical possession of premises
-Person acting as an agent of the property with direct permission from the occupier.

Question 3

Delivery to peace officer 494 (3)

Answer 3

(3) Any one other than a peace officer who arrests a person without warrant shall forthwith deliver the person to a peace officer.

Question 4

Arrest by owner, etc., of property 494 (2)

Answer 4

(2) The owner or a person in lawful possession of property, or a person authorized by the owner or by a person in lawful possession of property, may arrest a person without a warrant if they find them committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that property and

(a) they make the arrest at that time; or

(b) they make the arrest within a reasonable time after the offence is committed and they believe on reasonable grounds that it is not feasible in the circumstances for a peace officer to make the arrest.

Question 5

Methods of giving notice under trespass to property act

Answer 5

1. Verbally or in writing (Verbal Barring/Vacate/Written NPE)
2. By means of signage posted so that the signs are clearly visible in normal daylight conditions.
3. By means of marking system.

Question 6

When not to Run

Answer 6

-If an individual is outside the mall and has not committed any major offences.
-If there’s vehicles in the area
-If it is not necessary to initiate an arrest
-Inside the mall for non-emergency calls

Question 7

When to Run

Answer 7

-Only if it is necessary
-Not a lot of vehicle traffic
-If the person is already on the edge of property line and it is deemed safe to run and attempt to make contact

Question 8

Trespass to Property Act: Offence

Answer 8

2 (1) Every person who is not acting under a right or authority conferred by law and who,

(a) without the express permission of the occupier, the proof of which rests on the defendant,

(i) enters on premises when entry is prohibited under this Act, or

(ii) engages in an activity on premises when the activity is prohibited under this Act; or

(b) does not leave the premises immediately after he or she is directed to do so by the occupier of the premises or a person authorized by the occupier,

Question 9

What 10 codes to run to

Answer 9

10-39 Fights
10-78 Officer needs assistance

Question 10

Security Desk Phone Number

Answer 10

613-745-6719 (always put that number instead of personal number in reports)

Question 11

Naming a VB (verbal barring)

Answer 11

Year month date-VB number
(Ex: 20241108-789)

Question 12

PoCo Number (Post confirmation)

Answer 12

1-877-753-1406