MODULE #2

Question 1

A centralized national repository of police operational information. It is a vital resource managed by the RCMP and shared with other police services across Canada and the rest of North America.

Answer 1

CPIC

Question 2

What does CPIC stand for?

Answer 2

Canadian Police Information Centre

Question 3

This is one of the most valuable operational police tool available to daily police work

Answer 3

CPIC

Question 4

What are the 3 sources of law in Canada that relate to Statute law?

Answer 4

1. Common Law
2. Case Law
3. Regulations and orders in council

Question 5

What level of government is authorized to create Criminal Law?

Answer 5

Only the federal government

Question 6

Why is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms so important in Criminal Law?

Answer 6

Because it permits courts to strike down laws that infringe upon the fundamental freedoms of people in Canada. It has a profound effect on every aspect of police work and how it is carried out.

Question 7

Statute Law - enacted by? x3

Answer 7

• Parliament of Canada
• Legislative Assembly of a province or territory
• Municipality

Question 8

Regulations - made by? x3

Answer 8

1) made by the “executive authority” in government
2) Federal or Provincial cabinet
3) when authorized by the Statute

Question 9

Case Law x3

Answer 9

1) an interpretation of the law by the judiciary
2) Supreme Court of Canada or Provincial Court of Appeal
3) Recorded decisions are used as guides for decisions in subsequent cases

Question 10

Common Law

Answer 10

• Laws accepted by custom and tradition

- used for procedure, defence etc.

Question 11

Identify 4 responsibilities of the Federal government

Answer 11

1) Create criminal law
2) appoint federal judges
3) Internal security
4) Enforce other federal statutes

Question 12

Identify 4 responsibilities of the provincial govt

Answer 12

1) Enforce criminal code
2) Create prov laws
3) appoint prov judges
4) Enforce provincial stautes