Module 2 Flashcards
What does continuity mean?
Unbroken and consistent existence
If I arrest a person and determine that there is risk, what can I search the subject for?
Weapons
Evidence that may be destroyed
Tools of escape
Can you make an arrest if you suspect someone stole something but did not see it?
What section refers to it?
No. Section 494 states that you either see the incident occur or assist someone that did
What section of the Canadian criminal code gives you the power of protection of persons acting under authority?
Section 25 of the Canadian criminal code offers you protection when acting lawfully. You may also assist a peace officer in the course of their duties. You must ask police before involving yourself in any incident for safety reasons
What does ramification mean?
A consequence of an action
The offence of break and enter, dwelling house falls under what classification?
Indictable
The offence of theft under 5000 falls under what classification?
Hybrid
If you arrest an individual, you must turn him or her over to whom?
Police officer or peace officer
What does accost mean?
Approach and address someone aggressively
What section of the Canadian criminal code defines excessive force?
Section 26 of the Canadian criminal code states that any excess of force used during an incident exposed you to potential criminal charges
The offence of causing a disturbance falls under what classification?
Summary
What section of the Canadian criminal code defines the powers of arrest for a private citizen?
Section 494
Breaking into a vehicle is considered to be an offence of mischief?
Yes
What does arbitrarily mean?
Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle
What are the 7 (8) steps involved with arrest without warrant?
- Identify yourself
- Inform subject why he or she is being arrested
- Check for understanding
- Remove subject to private place
- Advice the person of their rights (optional)
- Subject is entitled to a phone call
- Subject is not obligated to speak
- Call police