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Question 1

as a Sheriff, what are your authorities? Where do get those authorities?

Answer 1

1. S. 494 CC, S. 495 CC, PO appointment, POPA, Crown Property Regulations Act; Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act
2. Section 495 and PO appointment:
   S. 495 CC: Arrest without Warrant by PO
   A peace officer can arrest a person without a warrant if:

The person has committed or is believed to have committed (or is about to commit) an indictable offence.
The person is found committing a criminal offence.
There are reasonable grounds to believe a warrant is in force for the person’s arrest within the officer’s jurisdiction.

PO Appointment: ensure acting within what is on your appt. (eg., used to not have 495, but now do. Also, ensuring you’re carrying gear you’re authorized to use like pistol or taser, etc.)

Question 2

Differentiate between i) finds committing, ii) reasonable probable grounds , and iii) reasonable suspicion

Answer 2

i) finds committing
- highest grounds threshold
- first hand observation/knowledge (caught red handed)
- definitely the case
- may trigger arrest

ii) reasonable probable grounds (aka reasonable grounds to believe)
- somewhat higher threshold
- ‘probably’ the case –> must be articulated based on strength and reliability of info obtained or observations
- grounds that would lead an ordinary, prudent, and cautious person to have a strong and honest belief about situation at issue
- this grounds engages PO arrest authority in cases where they did not themselves witness the alleged offence
- may trigger arrest, may require initial investigation

(eg., when another Sheriff and I detained someone b/c we were told they may have outstanding warrants from an RCMP member, but we had to wait for a call to confirm. For threshold of reasonable belief, belief in the existence of a warrant is enough to trigger the arrest authority.)

iii) reasonable suspicion (aka reasonable grounds to suspect)
- lowest grounds threshold
- ‘possibly’ the case
- does not require existence of objectively ascertainable facts, but must be more than a hunch
- requires some articulation
- may trigger investigative detention, but will not support arrest or charge

keywords being: definitely, probably, and possibly

Question 3

what statutes are you authorized to act under?

Answer 3

Criminal code, crown property regulations act, and all provincial offenses under POPA (Provincial Offenses Procedural Act)

common ones used at the legislature are: trespass to premises, breach of the peace, AGLC Act

Question 4

what is a form 21

Answer 4

Warrant of committal on conviction (pay or stay)

Question 5

what is a form 8

Answer 5

Warrant for committal

Question 6

explain a form 10

Answer 6

Undertaking

• A release document that includes conditions and for a promise to pay ( bail)
• A failure to comply with the conditions can result in breach charges being laid under

Question 7

explain a form 7

Answer 7

A form 7 is a warrant for arrest, the warrant can either be:
1. Endorsed, meaning they are to be released on a promise to appear. So, signature by Justice of the Peace (JP) or Justice is present.

2. Unendorsed, meaning they are to be kept to appear before a JP - Judicial In term Release Hearing (JIR Hearing) Show Cause Hearing.

Question 8

explain an unendorsed warrant

Answer 8

Unendorsed, meaning they are to be kept to appear before a JP - Judicial In term Release Hearing (JIR Hearing) Show Cause Hearing.

Question 9

explain an endorsed warrant

Answer 9

Endorsed, meaning they are to be released on a promise to appear. So, signature by Justice of the Peace (JP) or Justice is present.

(think of it as the signature endorses their release)

Question 10

explain a form 9

Answer 10

Appearance notice

• This is a field release document ( not a charging document)
• It compels court attendance

Question 11

what is lawful placement?

Answer 11

You are acting within your appointment.

You are on duty, and performing duties under your appointment.

You are within your jurisdiction.

Question 12

What’s the objective reasonable test?

Answer 12

Were you lawfully placed?

Would a reasonable person agree?

Would the officer subjectively believe use of force was reasonable?

Question 13

explain trespass to premises act. can you arrest for this? how?

Answer 13

A person is trespassing when they have had notice not to trespassing. Such notice can be issued verbally, in writing, and by signs visibly displayed

Arrest without warrant:
-a trespasser may be apprehended w/o warrant by any peace officer

May not be relevant but:
3(1) A trespasser, whether or not any damage is caused by the trespass, is guilty of an offence and liable
(a) in the case of an individual,
(i) for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $10 000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both a fine and imprisonment, and
(ii) for a 2nd or subsequent offence in relation to the same premises, to a fine not exceeding $25 000, or to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both a fine and imprisonment

Question 14

explain breach of the peace. can you arrest for this? how?

Answer 14

breach of the peace is defined as “an act done or threatened to be done which either actually harms a person, or in his presence, his property, or is likely to cause such harm being done.”

s. 30 CC Preventing Breach of the Peace:
-anyone witnessing a breach of the peace can intervene to prevent renewal or continuance and detain the person for a PO, using only necessary and reasonable force.

section 31 CC Arresting for Breach of Peace
1) every PO who witnesses breach of the peace and those who assist are justified in arresting any person whom he finds committing the breach or, who on reasonable grounds is about to join or renew the breach of peace

2) every PO is justified in receiving into custody any person who is given into his charge as having been a party to a breach of peace by one who has witnessed or the PO believes on reasonable grounds has witnessed the breach

Question 15

identify the sources of Sheriff’s authority in Alberta and conclude when and how to act according to that authority:

Answer 15

• Peace Officer Act and Regulations
• Criminal Code
  -Policies and Procedures
• Provincial legislation
• Common law/case law

when acting, must be lawfully placed:
- acting within PO appointment, in jurisdiction, on shift/on duty

act professionally, be aware of what your authorities are: be aware of legislation that COMPELS you to act

Question 16

articulate when you have authority to act vs duty to act

Answer 16

authority to act:
-would be actions that are permissible via legal guidelines [eg., using force if necessary is covered under s. 25 (1) (b) CC]

duty to act:
-typically arises by virtue of either statute or common law; duty to act is when you ought to act/have obligation to act
-not acting when having duty to act could result in criminal negligence
-legality of duty to act is outlined in criminal negligence (s. 219 CC) and party to an offence (s. 21 (1) CC)

Question 17

what is the reasonable person principle?

Answer 17

judges whether or not the act of omissions of a person would be reasonable when compared to that of a reasonable or prudent person in the same circumstances

Question 18

explain the difference between arrest and detention

Answer 18

• arrest involves removing a person’s physical ability to leave a situation

detention:
- occurs when a state agent acting under lawful authority, through physical or psychological restraint takes away an individual’s choice to walk away

investigative detention:
- aims to allow PO to develop their grounds from reasonable suspicion to reasonable belief

note: detention is a separate and distinct concept from arrest, only for investigative purposes

Question 19

what 3 sections can we use for arrest without warrant?

Answer 19

-PO appointment: on duty

• S. 495 CC: on duty
• Provincial statutes: on duty
• S. 494 CC: for everyone, finds committing + indictable offence (commonly referred to as civilians arrest)
• S. 30 CC: for everyone (preventing breach of peace; not an actual charge, more of a catch and release)

Question 20

describe authorities under s. 494 CC

Answer 20

• available to any person
• may only act on finds committing
• advisable to contact POJ and be a good witness
• arrested person must be delivered to POJ

Question 21

describe authorities under s. 495 CC

Answer 21

• provides PO arrest authority that meets both ‘finds committing’ and ‘reasonable belief’ thresholds relating to all indictable and hybrid offences

-also, authority to arrest persons to prevent future commission of an offence

Question 22

describe authorities under Crown Property Regulations Act

Answer 22

s. 4: Conduct on Crown Property
- No driving or parking in non-vehicular areas
- No blocking entrances or exits
- No causing damage
- No disorderly gatherings
- No obstructing, harassing, or molesting others

s. 5: Signs, Devices, and Structures
- No placing signs, devices, or structures on Crown property without Minister’s approval

s. 6: Overnight Occupancy
- No camping, sleeping, or residing on Crown property overnight without Minister’s approval

s. 7: Animal Control
- Animals must be caged or on a leash (max. 2 meters)
- No animals in swimming areas or areas with posted prohibitions

s. 8: Removal by Minister of Infrastructure
- Minister may remove:
- Persons breaking the law
- Vehicles violating regulations
- Unauthorized signs or structures
- Animals subject to removal orders

Question 23

describe authorities under Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act (sections 107 and 115 are most important to know)

Answer 23

s. 87 (1) (c): no minor may possess or consume liquor

s. 89 (1): no consumption of liquor in public places (unless stated otherwise in act or by other laws)

s. 90.26 (c) no minor may possess or attempt to possess cannabis

Warrantless search and seizure:
s. 107 (1) A peace officer may search a vehicle without a warrant if:

a) There are reasonable grounds to believe liquor or cannabis is unlawfully in or near the vehicle, is being kept unlawfully, or kept for unlawful purposes
b) Delaying to get a warrant could result in the loss of evidence
may w/o warrant, and if necessary, use reasonable force search for that liquor or cannabis in/near vehicle or on person found in/near vehicle

2) If unlawful liquor or cannabis is found, the officer may:
a) Seize the items and their container.
b) If an offence is suspected on reasonable and probable grounds under s. 81 or 90. 23 (both prohibited sales) may seize the vehicle.

3) If a vehicle is seized, the officer must, within reasonable time:
a) Provide an affidavit to a justice, or
b) Return the vehicle to its owner.

Taking intoxicated persons into custody
s. 115 (1) No person may be intoxicated in a public place
2) If believed on reasonable and probable grounds, a PO may take an intoxicated person into custody instead of charging them, if there’s reasonable cause.
3) A person in custody can be released if:
a) They have recovered enough to not be a danger to themselves or others.
b) Someone capable agrees to take care of them.
4) Maximum custody: 24 hours.
5) No liability for actions taken in good faith by officers.

Question 24

what are the Criminal Code of Canada sections that apply to an officer’s legal use of force?

Answer 24

s. 25 CC:
-applies to everyone
- authority to use as much force as necessary to stop the undesired behavior, if you have reasonable grounds to do so

s. 26 CC:
-holds you accountable for your actions (force has to be proportionate to situation)
- must be able to explain what you saw and why you acted

s. 27 CC:
- authority to use force to prevent commission of an offense
- must be able to explain what you saw and why you acted

Question 25

briefly describe each section of the CRF that is relevant to Sheriffs

Answer 25

s. 1:
- saving provision
- used to limit application of charter or conduct that would otherwise breach other rights
eg., limiting someone’s freedom of expression/speech if they are preaching harmful things (eg., guy who was trying to teach kids Nazi principles)

s. 2:
- confirms fundamental freedoms that must be guarded (eg., freedom of religion)

s. 7:
- secures right to life, liberty, and security

s. 8:
- provides everyone with right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure

s. 9:
- right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned

s. 10:
- everyone has the right on arrest or detention;
(a) To be informed promptly of the reason
(b) To retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right.
(c) To have the validity of the detention determined by way of habeas corpus and to be released if the detention is not lawful.

s. 11:
-rights of the accused (to be informed without unreasonable delay, to be tried within a reasonable time, presumed innocent until proven guilty in fair hearing, etc.)

s. 12:
- right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual treatment

s. 15:
- equality before and under the law (eg., discrimination based on race)

s. 24:
- charter remedies

Question 26

explain s. 175 Causing Disturbance, Indecent Exhibition, Loitering

Answer 26

s. 175: Causing Disturbance, Indecent Exhibition, Loitering

Disturbance in public: Fighting, shouting, swearing, being drunk, or molesting others.
Indecent exhibition: Exposing oneself in public.
Loitering: Obstructing people in public places.
Disturbing peace: Discharging firearms or causing disorder near dwellings or in shared buildings.
Offence: Punishable by summary conviction.

Question 27

study practice questions from chatgpt as well

Question 28

What are RICE factors?

Answer 28

to arrest the PO mist believe an offence has been committed and also believe the arrest is necessary in the public interest

When you arrest, you ONLY NEED to articulate ONE of the below, but the more you have the better.

4 public interest conditions to be articulated

R - repeat of offence is probable
I - identity, the person does not have proof of theirs
C - court, person is not likely to attend
E - evidence, you need to preserve it

Question 30

explain RICE factors

Answer 30

to arrest, the PO must believe an offence has been committed and also believe the arrest is necessary in the public interest

when you arrest, only need to articulate one of the factors, but the more the better.

4 public interest conditions (RICE) to be articulated to justify an arrest and meet threshold of reasonable belief:

R - repeat: the person will continue and/or repeat the offence (can also use R to stop commission of offence)

I - identity: you are not satisfied with the person’s proof of identity (this would allow for arrest if it is necessary to establish the name of the offender properly)

C - court, unlikely they will attend

E - evidence (allows for arrest if purpose of arrest is to search for, seize or preserve evidence related to the arrestable offence if you believe on reasonable grounds that the person is in possession of such evidence)

Question 31

what are the common law powers to search?

Answer 31

1. informed consent search
2. search pursuant to investigative detention
3. search incident to lawful arrest
4. strip search
5. plain view

Question 32

explain POPA (Provincial Offences Procedure Act)

Answer 32

POPA is the governing legislation for processing offences under both provincial and municipal legislation.

Specifically, it dictates the processes of how to lay a charge under provincial and municipal bylaw offences.

In conjunction with CC, POPA provides PO’s w/ authority to arrest and issue violation tickets.

You have to arrest OR give a ticket. (NEVER BOTH. Just one or the other).

Eg) Open liquor situation:
- guy doesn’t want to provide ID
- you give him ticket using POPA for the open liquor offence
- then, he doesn’t want to ID
Now, you can arrest under Criminal Code for obstruction

Question 33

explain the powers of arrest as they pertain to POPA

Answer 33

Essentially, your general power of arrest for all provincial statute offences is engaged on a ‘finds committing’ basis and is subject to RICE.

Moreover, in particular statutes, there are specific arrest authorities pursuant to each particular act. For these specific arrest authorities, arrest threshold is reasonable belief.

Need finds committing and RICE for an arrest.

Eg) Open liquor situation:
- guy doesn’t want to provide ID
- you give him ticket using POPA for the open liquor offence
- then, he doesn’t want to ID
Now, you can arrest under Criminal Code for obstruction

Question 34

articulate the time limitations for laying the charges under POPA and its Regulation

Answer 34

• statute of limitation of 6 months on all provincial and municipal matters, unless individual law states otherwise
• in general, punishment for violations under POPA cannot exceed $2000 and/or 6 months imprisonment

however, individual statutes may set monetary penalties in excess of POPA guidelines

s. 10 POPA: court appearances set min. 21 calendar days, but advisable you grant longer (60 days)

s. 4: only issue violation ticket within 6 months after last known violation

s. 7: penalties imposed for provincial statute offences can’t exceed $2000 and/or 6 month imprisonment, unless otherwise specified in the Act

Question 35

list and describe the four parts of the Alberta violation ticket and their purposes

Answer 35

Part 1: Original Copy and Affidavit of Service (copy that gets submitted to court)
- back of part 1, if serving person w/ ticket on a date other than the offence date

Part 2: Pink Copy
- called Summons
- compels a person into the court processes by mandating either a court appearance or a fine
- would use this if over $1000 or if it’s in public interest
- explain ticket to them, it’s ok if they walk away (you would write down in your notes that you attempted to explain)

Part 3: Yellow Copy:
- this is an offence notice
- this does not compel a person to court, but sets a fine amount
- fine if you pay, if you don’t, goes to registries

Part 4: Officer Records, Officer Notes
- space for notes like tattoos, scars, etc.
- these are often read by Crown, Defense, Judge, etc.

*see table on page 11 for clarification**

Question 36

determine the minimum requisite information required in a ticket

Answer 36

everything above the black line must be correct/accurate

must have info about the offence section and proper wording of the offence, information about the accused (name and full address), vehicle information, and a valid court date (check the court calendar for valid dates)

must be signed by Sheriff, who must have reasonable and probable grounds that an offence has taken place

Question 37

when do you know to issue a part 2 vs a part 3 ticket? what about if you can issue either one?

Answer 37

Part 2:
- court required
- public interest
- fine over $1000

here, public interest considerations are s. 4 (1) of POPA Procedures Regulation:
1. seriousness of the nature or consequences of offence
2. number of previous convictions and outstanding fines
3. number of outstanding proceedings commenced against accused
4. if person holds operator’s license in jurisdiction outside AB

part 3:
- fine $1000 or less

for offences where a part 2 or 3 could be issued, proceedings are deemed part 2 if public interest is required or part 3 if public interest is not required

Question 38

scenario q: a person is inside an AB courthouse with what appears to be liquor in a container that is open.

1. would you arrest or detain them?
2. would you search them?
3. would you seize anything?

Answer 38

1. • detain to try to confirm if it is liquor
   • if it is, public intoxication or consumption in a public place (issue a fine, take liquor away, articulate signs of showing intoxication)
   • if they appear to be intoxicated and unable to take care of themselves (if they are stupefied) –> detain, duty to care
2. • no, unless arresting them or if safety issue
3. no, except for maybe the liquor

Question 39

scenario q: a person inside an Alberta Courthouse is carrying a corked bottle of wine. You are not sure if the person is 18.

1. would you arrest or detain them?
2. would you search them?
3. would you seize anything?

Answer 39

1. -detain to determine age
   -if underaged, call parents, ticket
2. no
3. only if underaged, s. 50 AGLC Act

Question 40

according to the Trespass to Premises Act, what is justified when dealing with a first offence? Second offence? Third offence?

Answer 40

• no charge can be given for first time offence
• instead, notice not to attend area of trespass is sufficient (notice can be given orally, in writing, or by visible signs)
• 2nd offence, part 3 (yellow ticket, offence notice) is justified
• 3rd offence, if offender repeats after part 3 is issued, consider Public Interest for mandatory court appearance in future offences

Question 41

scenario q: you observe a person posting signs on the steps of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. You are advised by your Sgt that the same person was issued a ticket yesterday for the same offence.

What do you do?

Answer 41

• Crown Property Regulation: no signs on property w/o permission
• arrest b/c satisfies RICE (repeat)
  -confirm identity to ensure it’s same person

Question 42

scenario q: you respond to an intrusion alarm at the Legislature, On arrival, you see a person standing near a broken window. Are you lawfully placed to make an arrest?

Answer 42

• reasonable suspicion, can detain but is not enough to trigger an arrest
• detain to ask questions, could find tool used to break in, could see if clothes are ripped, or hand is bloody

-would need to do more work/articulation before arresting on reasonable belief

Question 43

scenario q: a Sheriff is on duty at the legislature grounds in Edmonton. Upon walking out the front door of the building, they observe an unknown man running across the parking lot. The Sheriff hears yelling approx. 150metres away and sees 2 EPS members yelling that the individual has just robbed a nearby liquor store. The officers are obviously tired and not gaining ground on the man.

1. Does the Sheriff have lawful permission via s. 494 (1) (b) CC to chase the person and arrest them?

Answer 43

Yes. Fresh pursuit condition is met. Police officers articulated the person robbed the store which would be the Sheriffs’ articulation for helping.

Question 44

in most cases, commission of an offence alone is not enouigh to engage your arrest authority and estblishes conditions that must be met before an arrest can be lawful.
Explain this two-part arrest authority for an arrest to be lawful.

Answer 44

• peace officer must not only believe an offence has been committed, but must also believe an arrest is necessary in the public interest (where public interest factors to consider are RICE factors)
• so, commission of offence + public interest (RICE factor must be present)

Question 45

articulate arrest authority and conditions that must be met to exercise warrantless arrant under s. 495

Answer 45

-application of warrantless arrest authorities using s. 495 is conditional

• need commission of an offence plus articulation of why arrest was necessary for public interest (RICE factor)

-two questions to consider:
1. do you have authority to arrest?
- must determine first if you have a substantiated offence that meets a required grounds threshold
2. does this offence require conditions for arrest?
- in other words, is this an offence to which RICE factors apply? Identify which factor is engaged.

-peace officer must articulate both offence and necessity to justify the arrest
-if you cannot articulate in this regard, arrest will not be deemed lawful

-to add complexity, the CC states not all arrests require RICE. –> Generally, when indictable offence is very serious, arrest conditions do not apply.

Good rule of thumb: Unless somebody dies, a RICE factor applies.

Only exceptions may be: encountering an aggravated assault, a robbery, or a trafficking related offence under CDS Act. But even still, using RICE would help even if not required

Question 46

by classification of offence (indictable, hybrid, and summary), indicate
i) what sections of CC are used to arrest
ii) when can you arrest in relation to offence? (for past, present, and future offences)
iii) is RICE required?

Answer 46

straight indictable:
- s. 494 and s. 495
- power to arrest for past, present, and future
- RICE may or may not depending on offence

hybrid:
- s. 494 and s. 495
- power to arrest for past, present, and future
- RICE always required

summary:
- s. 494 and s. 495
- arrest for present offences only
- RICE factor always required

Question 47

differentiate between breach of the peace and causing a disturbance

Answer 47

breach of the peace is a preventative arrest authority but not actually an offence
-s. 30 and s.31 allows a PO to interfere with or even arrest a person who is committing or is about to commit an act that would result in violent disruption of public tranquility that is likely to result is actual or threatened harm

eg., prisoner shouting obscene language in cell block is likely not enough for a disturbance, but a prisoner shouting the same things in a courtroom would likely satisfy this

causing a disturbance requires proof of externally manifested disturbance of public peace

-note that causing a disturbance is a summary offence, so, power of arrest is limited to ‘finds committing’ and a RICE factor

Question 48

General Questions

Can you tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in this position?

Why do you want to transfer to the Legislature Sheriff team?

How does this position align with your career goals?

Question 49

Role-Specific Questions

How have your previous experiences in law enforcement prepared you for the Legislature Sheriff position?

What do you know about the Legislature Sheriff’s role within the Protection, Communication, and Investigative Services (PCIS) directorate?

Can you provide an example of a time when you maintained order and security in a high-pressure environment?

Question 50

Competency-Based Questions (Problem-Solving and Decision-Making):

Describe a situation where you had to make a quick decision in a stressful situation. What was the outcome?

Tell us about a time when you encountered a challenging security issue. How did you resolve it?

Question 51

Competency-Based Questions (Communication and Interpersonal Skills):

How would you handle a situation where a member of the public becomes confrontational?

Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated with a diverse group of people?

Question 52

Competency-Based Questions (Teamwork and Collaboration):

Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team to ensure the success of a task. What was your role?

How do you ensure effective collaboration with other law enforcement agencies or teams?

Question 53

Competency-Based Questions (Adaptability and Resilience):

Share an experience where you had to adapt quickly to a change in policy or procedure.

How do you manage the emotional and mental challenges that come with a high-stress law enforcement role?

Question 54

Behavioral Questions:

Describe a time you went above and beyond to ensure public safety or security.

Can you share an example of how you built rapport with the community while performing your duties?

Question 55

Scenario-Based Questions:

You’re tasked with securing a high-profile event with limited resources. How would you prioritize your tasks and ensure safety?

Imagine a situation where you notice a colleague acting unprofessionally during duty. How would you address this?

Question 56

what does STARS stand for

Answer 56

S - situation (describe the situation and the problem you faced)

T - task (explain what you needed to do, why you needed to do it, and the challenges involved)

A - action (describe the actions you took)

R - result (explain what happened as a result of your efforts)

S - skills (highlight the skills you used in this example)

Question 57

what are the APS competencies for this position?

Answer 57

Competencies:
Creative Problem Solving: you have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions

Agility: you are able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment 

Systems Thinking: You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas. 

Develop Networks:  You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders

Build Collaborative Environments: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes

Question 58

PRCC Evacuation Example

Answer 58

S - Situation:
On my second day of work, I was part of a team of Sheriffs directed to evacuate PRCC due to a fire outside the jail. This situation required efficiently and safely transporting prisoners to alternate locations while ensuring coordination among multiple teams and agencies.

T - Task:
I was responsible for assisting in the evacuation, ensuring safe transportation of prisoners in collaboration with my team, and handing them over to Edmonton Sheriffs and the RCMP.

A - Action:
* I moved the prisoners with fellow Sheriffs and correctional staff, following protocols to ensure all prisoners were accounted for and safely secured.
* I coordinated with my team to transport prisoners in four vans, maintained close communication with other drivers to keep track of all vehicles, and ended up working until 330am to ensure the job was done.
* At the drop-off points, I collaborated with Edmonton Sheriffs and the RCMP to complete handovers, ensuring all necessary documentation and procedures were followed.

R - Result:
The evacuation was completed successfully, with all prisoners safely transported and handed over without any safety incidents or injuries. This demonstrated my ability to adapt quickly to an unexpected emergency, work collaboratively under pressure, and maintain attention to detail in high-stakes situations.

S - Skills:
I demonstrated creative problem-solving, agility, systems thinking, and teamwork during this operation. These skills allowed me to adapt to an emergency, maintain a broad awareness of the situation, and collaborate effectively with both my team and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and efficient evacuation.

Question 59

Structural Fire Response example

Answer 59

S - Situation:
During my shift, I was redirected from my regular duties to assist with a structural fire in a residential area. The emergency required quick action to gather information, ensure public safety, and support first responders.

T - Task:
I was responsible for gathering information about the situation, ensuring the affected building was evacuated, and coordinating with fire services and the RCMP to aid in their response efforts.

A - Action:
* I approached nearby civilians to gather critical information about potential occupants still inside the affected building.
* I maintained clear communication with the fire department upon their arrival, providing updates on the situation and relaying any gathered details.
* Following the fire department’s instructions, I entered the building to confirm it was clear of any occupants and worked alongside emergency services to ensure all safety measures were followed.

R - Result:
The building was successfully cleared, it had no occupants inside. My timely communication and assistance allowed emergency services to act more effectively, contributing to a coordinated and safe resolution of the situation.

S - Skills:
I demonstrated communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork during this emergency. These skills enabled me to respond efficiently to a high-pressure situation, collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, and ensure public safety.

Question 60

Medical Escort Example

Answer 60

S - Situation:
After completing my shift, I was called back to assist with a medical escort for a prisoner who required immediate transport to a medical facility.

T - Task:
My role was to assist in safely transporting the prisoner, ensuring both their well-being and the security of the escort team during the operation.

A - Action:
* I quickly reported back to duty, ensuring I was fully prepared and briefed on the situation.
* I worked closely with my partner to ensure smooth communication and coordination, both during the journey and at the medical facility.

R - Result:
The medical escort was completed successfully, with all required paperwork completed and the prisoner safely transported and returned without any incidents. My proactive response and collaboration ensured the operation was handled efficiently and professionally.

S - Skills:
I demonstrated initiative, adaptability, teamwork, and communication during this operation as I did not hesitate to gear back up in order to assist my colleagues.

Question 61

Disagreement with Coworker Example

Answer 61

S - Situation:
While preparing to transport a group of prisoners, I was faced with a disagreement about where to place one prisoner. My partner, in an attempt to reward good behavior, told a well-behaved female prisoner that she might be able to sit in the larger tank. However, this didn’t take into account my own seating arrangement for other prisoners.

T - Task:
I needed to ensure that all prisoners were seated according to their classifications, and maintain order and security in my van. I also had to address the disagreement with the prisoner, explain the seating arrangements, and ensure my working relationship with my partner was maintained.

A - Action:
* I calmly explained to the female prisoner that she could not sit in the big tank, despite what my partner had said, and clarified the reasons for the decision.
* Afterward, I spoke with my partner about the situation. I explained how his comment had raised the prisoner’s expectations and led to a difficult conversation with her, which could have been avoided if he had communicated with me first.
* I suggested we discuss seating arrangements together moving forward to avoid miscommunication and ensure a smoother process in the future.

R - Result:
The situation was resolved calmly, and the prisoners were seated appropriately. My discussion with my partner led to a better understanding of how we could coordinate in the future. Since then, we’ve always communicated with each other about seating decisions, which has helped prevent similar issues and improved our teamwork.

S - Skills:
I demonstrated agility, creative problem-solving, and collaboration during this situation. By adapting to the unexpected conflict and calmly addressing the issue with my partner, I was able to find a constructive solution. Our discussion fostered a more collaborative environment and allowed us to better anticipate and address similar situations in the future, enhancing our teamwork and ensuring smoother operations moving forward.