lecture 5 Flashcards
What fraction of Canadian adults come into contact with police each year?
1 / 3
How do Canadians feel about police?
Polarized feelings, with some supporting and others wanting tighter controls.
What factors influence the differences in policing across Canada?
Amount of crime, community characteristics, population profile, economic health, type of police organization
What is the police chain of command?
Organized along military lines with clearly defined authority.
What are the ranks in the police chain of command from front-line officers to chief?
Constables, corporals, sergeants, inspectors, superintendents, chiefs.
What are the three functions police departments balance?
- Law enforcement (legalistic style) * Order maintenance (watchman style) * Providing needed services (service style)
What are the operational roles of police officers?
- Operations * Administration * Auxiliary services
What percentage of officers are engaged in patrol?
About 2 / 3
What is the primary role of traffic officers?
Save lives and reduce serious collisions through enforcement.
What types of crimes do detectives investigate in larger police agencies?
- Homicide * Child exploitation
What is the role of police in drug suppression?
Fend off drug-related activities and gather evidence.
How many organized crime groups are active in Canada?
Approximately 670
What are specialized operations in policing?
- SWAT teams * Bomb disposal squads * Canine officers * Aviation units * Marine units
What is community policing?
Initiatives to build relationships between police and diverse communities.
True or False: Police are the only occupation authorized to use force.
True
What has been a significant factor in police use of force incidents?
Suspects being young males under the influence or suffering from mental distress.
What are the four traditional measures of police performance?
- Response time * Arrest rates * Clearance rates * Crime rates
What is the dark figure of police misconduct?
Misconduct that occurs but is never reported.
What are Ontario’s three police oversight agencies?
- Special Investigations Unit (SIU) * Office of Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) * Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC)
What percentage of police officers in Canada are women?
One in 5
What is a significant risk faced by police officers?
Assault, with a 1 in 7 chance of being assaulted yearly.
What is required to become a police officer in Canada?
- High integrity * Reliability * Psychological stability * Honesty * Problem-solving skills * Communication skills
What is the goal of police selection?
- Screen out undesirable characteristics * Select in appropriate candidates
What does MMPI stand for?
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
