Park Enforcement Final

Question 1

What are the 4 types of Provincial Parks in Saskatchewan?

Answer 1

Historic Parks
Wilderness
Recreation
Natural Environment

Question 2

What is the arrest authority under The Parks Act? What is the arrest authority under the Criminal Code?

Answer 2

Under The Parks Act the authority to arrest is section 32; while under the Criminal Code the authority to arrest is section 495. To arrest under the Criminal Code, 4 requirements must be met:

R- Stop repetition of the offence

I- Identify the person

C- Attend court

E- Secure evidence

Question 3

What legislation does an alcohol ban fall under?

Answer 3

Alcohol ban in a campground fall under section 107.1 of the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 but is also tied to section 32 The Parks Act

Question 4

When can an enforcement officer arrest within the park?

Answer 4

You can arrest without a warrant under section 32(2) of The Parks Act if a person refuses to leave the park land or returns before the 72 hours of eviction is up

Question 5

What are the 4 main reasons that you can arrest someone (requirements for arrest)?

Answer 5

R- Stop repetition of the offence

I- Identify the person

C- Attend court

E- Secure evidence

Question 6

What is the purpose of park enforcement officers?

Answer 6

Recreational enjoyment and safety within the park

Question 7

What are the two ministries are involved with park enforcement officers?

Answer 7

Ministry of Policing, Corrections and Public Safety

Parks Culture and Sport

Question 8

What are the 3 categories of enforcement officers? What are these levels?

Answer 8

Park Ranger; level 3

Seasonal Conservation Officer; level 6

Senior Conservation Officer; level 9

Question 9

What are some safety procedures to be considered?

Answer 9

2 officers patrolling OR being within 15 minutes of each other

Radio communication

Reporting location

Clocking in and clocking out at accurate times

Use of force equipment

Safety procedures

OHNS

Safety bulletins

Body amour

Question 10

What are 3 patrol registration procedures?

Answer 10

Officer number

Area and work plan

Return on check in time

Any other relevant details

If during a patrol the circumstances change, then ECC should be advised as soon as possible

Question 11

How do you determine when a night shift starts and ends?

Answer 11

Night shift will start 30 minutes after sunset and will end 30 minutes before sunrise

Question 12

How would you determine when sunrise and sunset are?

Answer 12

Use the weather app on your phone

Question 13

What are some examples of high-risk situations?

Answer 13

Evictions or large group interventions

Any known cautions of subjects including violent, escapee, obstructive, mental, suicidal

Subject wanted/warrant

Record of violence, offensive weapons, criminal conviction

Question 14

Can park rangers conduct traffic stops?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

What can park rangers do?

Answer 15

Conduct verbal warnings

Conduct paper warnings; park dependent

Deal with camping permits

Check on the park and the people recreating within the park

Assist staff and non-staff their needs within the park

Essentially make sure everything is within in order in the park for the people working and using park and helping wherever needed

Question 16

What act allows conservation officer to dispatch diseased or dangerous animals?

Answer 16

The Wildlife Act, 1998 section 6

Question 17

What is your number one priority if a bear and some cubs are wandering through a campsite?

Answer 17

Public safety

Question 18

Why is it important for conservation officers to have a code of conduct?

Answer 18

It is important for officer to have a code of conduct so that all officers are held to the same level of standards, whether they are seasonal conservation officers or senior officers. People will always remember how officers treat them so officers must remember to remain professional and level headed when dealing with the public. Because you have a badge you are held to a higher standard, the ministry must be held to these standards, not just one or two people.

Question 19

Can you wear components of your uniform off duty?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

How many officers does it take to patrol at night

Answer 20

At least 2, if not with each other than within 15 minutes of each other

Question 21

What is officer discretion?

Answer 21

Officer discretion is ones ability to make judgment based decisions depending on the offence and the situation unfolding in front of the officer. Things to consider would include: the severity of the offence, any prior convictions, mannerisms towards the officer or offence being committed, and honesty