POLICY AND PROCEDURES Flashcards

1
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What are the goals of CN Police

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Reduce or eliminate incidence of crime
Identify targets of potential crime activity
Pursue, develop and maintain levels of productivity
And proficiency
Institute crime prevention awareness
Arrest and prosecute offenders
Create a safe environment for personnel, customers or visitors

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What is jurisdiction

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Has jurisdiction on property of the railway and in any place within 500 m of property that the railway company owns

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3
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How long is a new hire on probation for

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12 months

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4
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Travel policy
Who authorizes territorial travel
Who authorizes travel outside Canada or territory
Who authorizes air travel

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Inspector
Deputy chief
Deputy chief

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What is the complaint process against CN member

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Chief of police will receive all complaints
Chief will inform member in writing as well as the Inspector of the existence and nature of the complaint
If can be resolved informally and the complainant and members agree Chief may take appropriate action to settle issue
Result in writing and signed by complainant, member and Chief

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6
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What is the Individual Improvement Process for

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Minor infractions

Attendance management/productivity issues

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IIP what happens

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Inspector notify a CNRPA President and employee within 5 days of becoming aware of minor infraction/incident
Within 5 days of being notified, employee must irrevocably elect the traditional investigation process or the Individual Improvement Review (IIR)

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Once the constable elects IIR what happens

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Meeting between employee and Inspector to identify employees role in the infraction/incident and contributing factors
Inspector and CNRPA President make final determination of improvement measure
Improvement measure must be communicated to employee within 14 days from the date of the incident
Employee must accept improvement review procedure without right to appeal

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What happens if inspector and CNRPA do not agree on improvement measure within 14 days from the incident being reviewed

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Inspector will determine the improvement measure to apply

Employee can accept, in writing, the improvement measure or appeal it directly to Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure

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10
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What are infractions requiring formal investigation

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Rule G and/or violations of Drug and Alcohol programs
Insubordination
Harassment
Criminal Acts
Illegal strike action
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What happens in Formal investigation

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3 days advance notice to appear
Have the right to 1 or 2 CNRPA reps
Employees to be provided with evidence upon being notified of the hearing but does not prevent introduction of new evidence at the hearing
Corrective action to be given within 14 days from the completion of the employees investigation

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12
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What is the short term disability process

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Medical certificate required for continuous absence exceeding one week- Inspector may ask for certificate for shorter period if considered to be necessary

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What happens if disability continues beyond 30 days or employee believes it will continue beyond 30 days

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Employees eligible for sick leave with pay must complete the Employees statement and the Dr is to complete the attending physician statement and reach Great West Life within 30 days from beginning of disability
Employer statement must be completed by the supervisor and sent to GWL

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Secondary employment process

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Chief must be notified in writing prior to commencing employment..if any concerns Chief will consult with CNRPA President

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Sexual harassment will not be tolerated..give some examples

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Unwelcome solicitations or requests
Indirect or explicit demands for sexual favours
Verbal abuse-jokes taunting
Displaying objects or pictures in workplace
Practical jokes to cause embarrassment
Sexual gestures
Unnecessary touching

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16
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What is the sexual harassment procedure-managers responsibilities

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Respond quickly to complaints

Employees making legitimate complaints will not have their careers affected

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17
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What is a requirement of being on duty

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Members of CN Police will not be permitted to operate/be a passenger in a marked police vehicle without proper police equipment, including their issue sidearm

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18
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What are the rules regarding firearms

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Defend yourself and others
Warning shots prohibited
Carry issue firearm only in issue holster
Officer who discharges firearm will advise supervisor ASAP and support a Use of Force report
Any officer witnessing the discharge must report the incident to supervisor asap
Will not fire at a vehicle except as last measure of self defence

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19
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Officers must not carry their firearms to the following places

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Jails
Courtrooms where it is forbidden
When ordered not to by competent authority
Across Canada/US border

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20
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How often should you clean your firearm

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Immediately after use or once every four weeks

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21
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Safekeeping of firearms

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Stored unloaded with a slide or trigger lock and placed in a gun locker
Ammunition should be stored separately-locked

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22
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What happens when an officer goes on vacation

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Secure their firearms at the office gun locker and secure the ammunition in a locked locker

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23
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How do you store your firearms at your residence

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Firearms are NOT stored in the patrol vehicle
Stored in supplied lock box
Trigger guard applied and unloaded
Ammunition in lock box
Not easily accessible by children
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24
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How do you load/unload at residence

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Lay body armour on bed
Check pistol to ensure it is unloaded point toward body armour
Put in magazine
Cock pistol
Place pistol in holster
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25
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What happens if a pistol is lost or stolen

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Report immediately to supervisor
Written report is sent to HQ
Substitute firearm provided
Cpic on missing firearm

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26
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What cc section covers use of force

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Sec 25- is justified in using as much force as is reasonably necessary in the enforcement of the law
Lawful arrest with or without warrant
Person takes flight to avoid arrest
Protecting the police officer or citizen

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27
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What about excessive force-what section

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Sec 26 Everyone one who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess

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28
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What do you do after using use of force

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Notify inspector immediately

Complete use of force report and submit to inspector

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29
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When can you use your firearm

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When less violent means have been unsuccessful
Protection of yourself and others from grievous bodily harm or death
Prevention of the commission of an offence that is likely to cause grievous bodily harm or death

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30
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When can you draw you weapon other than firearms training or cleaning

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Reasonable cause to believe that it may be necessary to use the weapon in compliance with policy

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31
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What is deadly force

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The application of any force upon a person which causes or is likely to cause death

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32
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When a. Member is involved in a shooting incident what processes occur

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Administrative/Criminal investigation
Internal review to determine if the shooting was within department guidelines
Aftercare of the member

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Administrative/Criminal investigation

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Chief’s responsibility to investigate all shooting incidents where members actions result in death or injury
Inspector notified immediately of shooting and will respond to scene
Inspector will liaise with agency having jurisdiction and offer assistance
Investigation must be impartial and objective
Legal rights of the member are observed
Weapon is seized and a replacement issued
Member will be taken from the scene as soon as practicable accompanied by EFAP or supervisor

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34
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Do you have to provide a statement?

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Members must provide a statement as part of the investigation detailing observations and actions
If a criminal act occurred by the member he will be read his rights

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35
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Is there any follow up

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Mandatory post incident discussion 24 hours after the incident

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36
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Who should the member be in contact with after the incident

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Family members

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37
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What is the fundamental principal of using the police baton

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It is an impact weapon used to control resistive and assaultive behaviour of a subject

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38
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How often do you need to qualify on OC spray and baton as well as firearms

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15 months

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39
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When do you use OC spray

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When verbal commands and pain compliance have failed on a resistive, assaultive subject

A subject who is handcuffed will not be sprayed

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40
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What must you offer after OC spray

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Make every effort to relieve discomfort and offer verbal reassurance
Decontamination shall be done as soon as practicable

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41
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Can OC spray be taken on an aircraft

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No it is considered to be dangerous goods

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42
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Can members wear jewelry

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No neck jewelry when wearing open neck shirt
No earrings (men) females conservative
No bracelets other than for religious, medical

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43
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What happens if uniform equipment is lost or stolen

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Report incident to supervisor
Report made to police force of jurisdiction
Items placed on CPIC

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44
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When can you wear short sleeve shirts

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May 1 to September 30

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45
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When does a member have to wear a hard hat, safety vest, glasses and safety boots

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While outside of police vehicle in rail yards, intermodal, shop facilities, derailments where high visibility and safety equipment is a requirement

However not required when conducting police business

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46
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When should a member check his vehicle

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Prior to the beginning of each shift the member is to check the exterior and interior for damage or missing equipment
Any deficiencies are to be reported immediately to supervisor.

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47
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When can you search someone

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Incident to arrest to search for further evidence of what the person is being arrested for and for weapons
Search must be reasonable and as soon as possible after arrest
Work from the head down

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48
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What are the ages for Youth Criminal Justice Act

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Children under 12 not criminally responsible
Maximum age of under 18
Youth court if offence occurred while they were under 18

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49
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What section is arrest and what constitutes it

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Sec 495. 
Identify yourself as a police officer
Tell a person they are under arrest accompanied by placing a hand on them but not necessary
Inform them why they are under arrest
Inform them of right to counsel
Ensure they understand
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50
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What is the purpose of an arrest

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Prevent continuation of the offence
Prevent escape
Preserve evidence
Secure court appearance
Establish identity of accused
Protect life and property
Protect the suspect
Prevent breach of peace
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51
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What happens with summary or dual procedure offences

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Officer may release
On appearance notice
Apply for summons later

Release if no charges to be laid

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52
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Consequences of illegal arrest

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Constitutes a defence to a charge of escaping lawful custody, resisting arrest and assaulting P.O. In the lawful performance of his duties

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53
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What is a criminal offence

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Any offence created by federal statutes, the criminal code and the Railway act etc

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54
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When can you arrest someone with out warrant

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Find someone committing an indictable offence
On reasonable grounds officer believes has committed an indictable offence
On reasonable grounds is about to commit and indictable offence
Find committing a criminal offence
On reasonable grounds believes there is a warrant for arrest

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Appearance before a Justice

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Where one is available,as soon as practical within a period of 24 hours
Where one is not available, as soon as possible unless the peace officer releases the suspect beforehand

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56
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Out of province arrest

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Person arrested for indictable offence, committed out of province must be taken before a Justice as soon as possible
JP may release or keep in custody depending on the reasonable grounds of arrest
If remanded in custody there must be a properly endorsed warrant (FM 28)
Must be executed within 6 days or the prisoner is released

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57
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what is an information

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An information is an allegation made before a Justice and is necessary and required for the issuance of a summons or warrant
It must be made in writing or under oath

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58
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What is a summons

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Is an order to the person addressed to appear before a court at a time/date specified to answer to a charge
Must be served personally by a peace officer on the accused or left for him at his residence with some person apparently not under 16
A summons served on a corporation is served on the manager, secretary or executive officer

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59
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What is a subpeona

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Justices may issues a subpeona to any witness giving evidence for the crown or the defence
Must be served personally by peace officer or left at residence with person apparently 16 yrs old or older

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60
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Arrest with a warrant

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A warrant is a written order of the court commanding a peace officer, within the jurisdiction of the issuer, to forthwith arrest the person named for the offence set out and bring him before a Justice with jurisdiction
May be issued and executed on a Sunday or any Stat holiday

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61
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What is a telewarrant

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When a peace officer believes it is impractical to appear before a Justice may apply for a search warrant by telephone or other form of communication

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What information needs to be included in a telewarrant

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A statement of the circumstances making it impracticable to appear before a Justice
A statement of the indictable offence alleged, the place to be searched and the items to be seized
The officers grounds for believing the items will be found in the place to be searched
A statement as to any prior application for a warrant pertaining to the same matter

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63
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What does officer have to do when executing the warrant

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Must leave a fax of the warrant with anyone in control of the residence or if no one at home leave it inside in a prominent place

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What happens after the warrant is executed

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Officer who receives the warrant is required to file a written report within 7 days with the following:
A statement of time and date warrant executed
List if items seized and where they are being held
A list of items seized in addition to those mentioned in the warrant, where they are being held and the reason for the seizure

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65
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If you have an arrest warrant for a person in a dwelling house does it give you authority to search the residence

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The arrest of a person inside a dwelling house, usually pursuant to an arrest warrant, does not automatically entitle police to search the dwelling to locate further evidence against the accused pertaining to that or any other offence.
A search warrant is required to search dwelling house

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66
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What allows you to search a person for restricted/prohibited weapons, firearms or ammunition

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Sec 117 CC
Permits a police officer to search a person without warrant where he believes on reasonable grounds that an offence has been or is being committed with respect to those weapons
He may seize anything he believes is in relation to the offence
This applies to any place except a dwelling house

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67
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Seizure of restricted weapon or firearm

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Sec 117 authorizes a police officer to seize any restricted weapon in the possession of a person who fails to immediately produce a permit

68
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Seizure of weapon in interest of public safety

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sec 117 permits search and seizure without a warrant if there are reasonable grounds that it is not in the interest of safety of the person in possession of such article

69
Q

Search warrants

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Form 5
JP may issue SW based upon an information
Must be executed by the officer(s) to whom it is addressed
Place must be stated
Grounds must be stated
May be executed by night (2100-0600) if specified otherwise by day

70
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What about a list of things seized

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List should be prepared in triplicate
One copy of receipt at the place searched
Retain one copy
Attach the other to the warrant when the articles seized are brought to a JP

71
Q

What is the role of the crown prosecutor

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To bring out evidence of all the crown witnesses in logical sequence

72
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What is the role of the defence

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First duty is to the accused and to ensure he has a fair trial

73
Q

What is the role of the judge

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To ensure all lawful procedures are followed throughout the proceedings .

74
Q

Can a spouse testify against the other

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Generally not compellable for the crown but can testify for the defence
However in morality cases one spouse may testify against the other

75
Q

Can children testify

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When a proposed witness is under 14 the court shall conduct an inquiry
Can they understand the nature of the oath
Can they communicate evidence

76
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Can accomplices testify

A

Should be corroborated by other evidence

77
Q

What should a police officer know about a train accident

A
Train involved
Location
Number of cars derailed
Commodities and condition of cars
Persons killed or injured
Has assistance already been requested
Accessibility by road
Probable cause of the accident
78
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What action does the police officer take upon arrival
Attend scene in quickest way possible
Advise transportation manager of their presence
Assist in first aid and removing injured

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Advise police force of jurisdiction you are enroute
Advise transportation officer you have arrived
Assist in first aid or removal of injured
Decide if additional police required
Advise supervisor of general conditions on scene
Protect the scene from trespassers and theft
Refer news channels to public affairs
Prepare report

79
Q

What are duties of officer in charge

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Arrange duties and hours
Ensure all officers are conversant with duties
Proper accommodation
Remain on duty at scene until no longer required

80
Q

Fatalities

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Prime responsibility rests with Coroner
Railway employees should provide name and address
Train number and make up
Direction of train travel at the time of the accident
Place and time of accident
Train will remain stationary where it came to full stop
Body may be moved with permission of the coroner to allow train to proceed

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Fatalities (Other)

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Ensure that if body on RR property that local police and CN authorities
If the dead person is an employee of the company ensure the head of the dept is aware in order that they can make arrangements with next of kin

82
Q

Crossing accidents

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Investigated by local police

Officer will liaise with locals and transportation officials to minimize train delays

83
Q

What does railway equipment mean

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Any machine that is constructed for movement exclusively on lines of railway, whether or not the machine is capable of independent motion or
Any vehicle that is constructed for movement both on or off a railway line while the adaptations of that vehicle for movement on lines of railway are in use

84
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What about operating rr equipment

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Participate in direct control of its motion, whether
As a member of the crew
As a member who by remote control, acts in lien of such a crew

85
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Following and accident at a public Xing does the crew have to give a statement

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The crew of the train is not obliged to make or supply statements to civil police investigating the accident

86
Q

What is the role of CN Police and what is thei authority

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The role of CN Police is to contribute to the achievement of Company objectives by providing user departments professional police and security services
Section 44(1) railway safety act
87
Q

What should an officer know regarding industrial accidents

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Know how to quickly get medical, police, supervisory and company officials
Know the location of and how to operate emergency fire equipment and alarm systems
Know how to direct persons and equipment to the source of trouble
Keep trespassers off property
Block access to prevent looting

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What are the aims of CN police emergency response to a bomb threat

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Proper evaluation of the threat
Initiate the earliest possible coordinated response
The protection and preservation of health
The protection and preservation of property
The restoration of normal services
Investigation to establish responsibility

89
Q

Who has jurisdiction in a bomb threat

A

Local police

90
Q

What are options for searching after a bomb threat is received

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A search without evacuation
Complete or partial evacuation followed by a search
A search followed by an evacuation

91
Q

What are responsibilities during an explosion

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Inform chief dispatcher
Ensure emergency alert system is activated
Ensure traffic lanes for emergency equipment are clear
Take all action necessary to save lives, prevent injuries, prevent damage to property while awaiting support
Provide emergency equipment if possible
Establish perimeters, evacuate people
Provide info to Comms
Provide mutual aid from other CN response units
Maintain a log of all action taken

92
Q

How do you deal with news media

A

Our members are not authorized to make statements to the media. Refer all questions to Public Affairs

93
Q

When is picketing unlawful

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If it involves intimidation, violence, threats,nuisance,trespass or other unlawful acts

94
Q

What is our role at the scene of labour disputes

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Maintain order and protect personnel and property
Remain impartial and avoid any action or remarks which could be misconstrued by either side
Show discipline and self control
Do not argue
Keep communications confidential
Avoid unnecessary force
If charges are to be laid make every effort to identify offenders with the charges

95
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What is our role at a customers plant during a labour dispute

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To protect CN personnel and property

96
Q

When can you remove an unruly passenger from a train

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When they are not a legitimate passenger, causing a disturbance or they are under arrest

97
Q

What is our role when another agency is conducting searches on our property

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An officer assisting a local police officer in conducting searches or seizures on or off company property will ensure they are acting with proper authority

98
Q

What is our guideline for multiculturalism

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Canadian multiculturalism act- Canadians of all origins have equal opportunity for opportunity and advancement

99
Q

Destruction of animals

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Done as a humane gesture..report to supervisor

100
Q

Use of notebooks

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Official documents
Officer to keep comprehensive notes
Aid memory
Provide reference for testimony in court
Act as a guide for interviewing witnesses, suspects
Recall information for reporting
101
Q

Retention of notebook

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Completed notebooks must be retained for inspection
If an officer is transferred inspector retains completed notebook(s)
Notebooks shall be retained for one year before handing over to the supervisor
Retained by company on property for a period not exceeding 10 years

102
Q

What happens with a seal exception

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Verify if theft or vandalism
Replace with new seal
If minor complete an investigation and notify supervisor
If serious supervisor should notify Freight Claims
Secure the shipment and investigate
Authorization to unload only comes from the Freight Claims Dept

103
Q

What is pursuit policy and definition

A

Absolutely no pursuits with a patrol vehicle.

A pursuit occurs when a member is trying to stop a vehicle and the driver refuses to obey. The member pursues the vehicle for the purpose of stopping or identifying the vehicle and driver

104
Q

When can you use you emergency equipment

A

Protection from traffic
Protect an accident scene
To protect a crime scene
To respond to a life threatening situation
This is done if you are the only or first responder

105
Q

What are the pillars of CN Police?

A

Education and Enforcement

106
Q

What is CN Police key objective

A

To change the behaviour and attitudes

Eliminate accidents on our network

107
Q

When starting your tour of duty what do you check your vehicle for

A
Body and interior for possible damage
Lights, horn and windshield wipers
Fuel and oil
Tire pressure
Emergency equipment and tools in trunk
108
Q

Who is authorized to ride in a police vehicle

A
Company and department officials
Witnesses
Prisoners
Local police on duty
Injured or sick persons
109
Q

Accident or damage to patrol vehicles

A

Reported to member in charge of vehicles
Accident form to be completed
If on public street-report to local police
Personal injury, accidents etc must be reported to immediate supervisor in addition to written reports

110
Q

All police cars should carry the following emergency equipment

A
First aid kit
Blanket
Fire extinguisher
Flagging kit
Work gloves
Reflective vest
Accident reports
Police ribbon
Signal cones
111
Q

Use of private vehicle

A

Members should not use their private vehicles on company business unless requested by their supervisor to do so, and in an emergency when they must attend and other forms of transportation are not available

112
Q

What is the Emergency Alerting System

A

Each CN Detachment must have an Emergency Alerting System which is instantly available to be activated upon request
A definite chain of command must be established for notifying people in case of disaster
On receipt of their own alert it is the responsibility of all responding departments to activate their own Emergency Alert Systems

113
Q

Responsibility of CN police in Emergency situations

A
Activate emergency alert system
Control crowds within disaster area
Ensure protection of lives, public and private property
Seal off emergency area
Control traffic
Conduct evacuations 
Provide security
Assist in Search and Rescue
Provide assistance to the coroner
Provide or assist in mutual aid
Act as a liaison with local police,fire etc
Conduct searches during bomb threats
Operate from a command post
Maintain communications with CN Comms
Investigate with locals if criminal
Maintain a log of all action taken
114
Q

What section gives a constable authority and what act

A

44.(1) railway safety act
Enforcement must be in relation to the protection of property owned, possessed or administered by CN and the protection of persons and property on that property

115
Q

What are members responsible to investigate

A

Criminal acts perpetrated by or against railway employees
Criminal acts perpetrated on or against railway property
Accidents where the Railway Company is party to the incident
Incidents of workplace violence

116
Q

What is the role of Inspector

A

To provide a network of protection, supplemented with investigation over company property within assigned territory and with designated resources
As active line officers will participate in serious cases. Responsibilities include an integral role in employee relations, training, staff development, supervision and enquiries.
Reports to D/Chief

117
Q

Who may appoint a person as a police constable for the enforcement of the railway safety act

A

A judge of a superior court

118
Q

what are the code of ethics for CN police

A

Honesty in the performance of their duty
Fully aware of their responsibilities and authority
Must apply and respect the law
Impartial when dealing with the public
Communicate and cooperate
Must be alert and offer assistance
Must respect legal and civil rights
Use only legal means to achieve objectives
Calm and courteous, willingness and integrity

119
Q

What is the complaint process for the public

A

Submit a complaint in writing to the Chief within two years of alleged offence
Chief informs member and District Inspector in writing of the complaint
It may be settled informally or with an investigation
If an investigation is conducted must advise progress within 60 days

120
Q

How long are discipline files held at HQ

A

For four years following retirement

121
Q

What needs to be done regarding secondary employment

A

Member must inform the Chief in writing prior to commencement of work giving the name and address, horse of work and roles, responsibilities

122
Q

What is considered to be “Use of Force”

A

Any physical control or power exerted on any resisting person

123
Q

What is deadly force

A

The application of force upon a person which causes or likely to cause death

124
Q

What is the fundamental principal of baton training

A

Batons are an impact weapon used to control resistive and assaultive behaviour of a subject

125
Q

What is the role of OC spray

A

To control a resistive or combative subject with minimal contact

126
Q

Can a subject in handcuffs be pepper sprayed

A

No unless it is a last measure of self defence

127
Q

What is the deployment range of pepper spray and at what burst

A

6-12 ft for one second burst at forehead or face

128
Q

What is excited delirium and how should they be treated

A

Bizarre or aggressive behaviour- treated as a medical emergency

129
Q

Who has access to remotely controlled video

A

Supervisors
Risk management
Inspector CN police
In house counsel

130
Q

How can locomotive videos be used

A
Providing evidence in court proceedings
Facilitating incident investigation by authorities
Addressing safety concerns
Training employees
Evaluating employee performance
131
Q

How does Cst get locomotive video

A

Train records video after emergency applied
Cst calls inspector to get authorization-approved
Cst sends email to Comms with completed CNLocomotive remote access request with CC to risk Mgmt
Comms sends email with attachments of video and CN Locomotive remote access completed form
CC to Insp and Risk Mgmt
Cst allows authorities to view video on laptop but does not give them copies
If locals want copy they must forward request to Risk Mgmt
Cst/Insp etc detach video from email and delete
Email to be kept for three years

132
Q

What are the investigation guidelines

A
Preserve peace
Detain and arrest offenders
Enforce laws
Investigate accidents
Investigate crimes committed against railway employees, railway passengers, lading and railway property
Incidents of workplace violence
133
Q

What is the role of the D/chief 2.1.5

A

Oversee operational and administrative functions
Provide advice and recommendation to Chief
Plan and organize business and admin activities, policies, practices and procedures
When required assume duties of Chief

134
Q

What is the Code of Ethics

A

Establishes a standard of professional conduct which members are expected to uphold

135
Q

Complaint against member to Chief. What is the timeline

A

Must be within 2 years unless it is a criminal act

Member must have been on duty

136
Q

If the chief decides there will be an investigation as the result of a complaint what is the timeline

A

Chief advises complainant, member, inspector
Within 60 days of the decision to hold an investigation chief will advise all concerned of the progress of the investigation
Once final decision is reached everyone notified
If rejected, complainant may appeal to the President and CEO

137
Q

What is the police officer self disclosure requirement for court

A

R vs McNeill
Self disclose findings of serious misconduct
Misconduct could jeopardize the investigation

138
Q

Can you shoot at a moving vehicle

A

No..except as the last measure of self defence

139
Q

How to unload at residence

A
Close drapes and lock door
Lay body armour on bed
Remove magazine pointing muzzle at vest
Cock action removing round
Physically check it is unloaded
Apply trigger lock
Secure in issue safe
140
Q

Who may repair or modify pistols

A

Qualified Armourer

141
Q

What is the appropriate headgear and what are the dates it can be worn

A

Forage cap-all year
Ball cap-may 1-sept 30
Toque-Oct 1-April 30

142
Q

What authority do you need to install video/recording devices for surveillance

A

Authority of D/Chief

143
Q

What is the Emergency Alerting System? 11.2.4

A

Each CN Police Detachment is to have an Emergency Alerting System
Instantly available to be activated upon request
Chain of command must be established for notifying persons in case of disaster
On receipt of the alert each dept head is responsible for activating their own EAS

144
Q

What is CN mission during emergencies

A

Quickly reaching scene of emergency
Organizing, coordinating or participating in rescue operations
Assuming responsibility for order and protection of site
Conducting investigation

145
Q

Duties of the head of the command post

A

Constant contact with Comms
Inspect the site, extent of disaster and identify immediate risks
Requisition human and material resources
Specify tasks
Ensure perimeters have been set
Make arrangements for food, lodging and replacements
Maintain an operations log
Coordinate all activities with Ops Centre
Draw up inventory of all material used
Hold debriefing

146
Q

When should a job briefing be held

A

Prior to any work or tasks to be performed to ensure a smooth and safe operation

147
Q

When crossing tracks what is the safe distance from standing rail cars

A

25 ft

148
Q

What is the payment per km for an employee using his own vehicle

A

33 cents per km

149
Q

What is the tolerance for police or sexual harassment

A

0 Tolerance

150
Q

What is section 1 charter of rights

A

Guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society

151
Q

What is section 7 of the charter

A

Everyone has a right to life, a liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived except in accordance with the principals of fundamental Justice

152
Q

What is Section 8 of the Charter

A

Everyone has the right to unreasonable search and seizure

153
Q

What is section 10 of the charter

A

Everyone has the right upon detention or arrest
To be informed promptly of the reason
To retain and instruct counsel without delay
To have the validity of the detention determined by way of habeas corpus and to be released if the detention is not lawful

154
Q

What is section 24 of the charter

A

Evidence shall be excluded if rights were infringed upon

155
Q

What are powers of arrest under

  1. 1
  2. 2
A

495(1) a police officer may arrest without warrant
A person who has committed an indictable offence or, based on R&P grounds believes has committed or is about to commit an indictable offence
A person he finds committing a criminal offence
A Person who based on R&P grounds he believes has an outstanding warrant
495(2) a police officer shall not arrest a person without warrant for
An indictable offence mentioned in 553
An offence which the person may be prosecuted by indictment or for which he is punishable by summary conviction

156
Q

What are reasons for arrest (RICE)

A

Repetition of offence-or continuation
Identity of accused-Establish
Court- ensure attendance
Evidence-Secure or preserve of or relating to crime

157
Q

What are the different types of search warrants

A
Telewarrant
Search warrant
Production order-pertains to documents
ITO   Information to obtain. 
Feeney warrant search warrant for arrest of person in a dwelling house
158
Q

What is the duty of the coroner

A

The prime responsibility for an investigation, when a fatality occurs, which is associated with rail operations, rests with the District Coroner
The coroner has the authority to designate a constable to investigate, on his behalf, the circumstances surrounding the accident

159
Q

What are some examples where aftercare of member should be used

A

Serious assault
Serious accident/injury
Involvement in a life risking incident

160
Q

Impaired driving of RR equipment what section and what are the elements of the offence

A

Section 253 CC everyone commits an offence who operates a motor vehicle or operates or assists in the operation of RR equipment whether it is in motion or not
While the persons ability to operate the RR equipment is impaired by alcohol or drug
Having consumed alcohol in such quantity that the persons concentration exceeds eighty milligrams in 100 millilitres of blood
Must have reasonable and probable grounds to believe

161
Q

What is CN police role in a bomb threat

A

Proper evaluation of threat
Initiate the earliest possible response
The protection and preservation of health
The protection and preservation of property
The restoration of normal services
Investigation to establish responsibility

162
Q

Who has police responsibility during a bomb threat

A

The police having jurisdiction have the responsibility to take all actions and decisions to save lives, prevent injuries, provide safety to persons and property

163
Q

What is the role of CN Police

A

To contribute to company objectives by providing to user departments professional police and security services

164
Q

What does Criig stand for and what are the objectives

A

Canadian Rail incident investigators guideline
To facilitate thorough, focused, and timely investigations of train/vehicle and train/pedestrian incidents
To provide all responders with a safe environment before commencing any investigation
Ensure rail operations begin as quickly as possible

165
Q

What is the definition of RR Equipment for the criminal code

A

Found in section 2
Railway equipment means
Any equipment that is constructed for movement exclusively on lines of rr whether or not the machine is capable of independent motion
Any vehicle that is constructed for movement both on and off lines of a railway while the adaptations of that vehicle for movement on lines of railway is in use (hi rail)

166
Q

What are offences concerning RR equipment in the criminal code

A
Sec 214 Operate
Sec 249 dangerous operation 
Sec 251 operates unsafe
Sec 253 impaired operation of
Sec 258 care and control
167
Q

For what reasons can the Chief refuse to conduct an investigation regarding a complaint against the member

A

The complaint is frivolous, false or unfounded
The complainant refuses to cooperate in the investigation
The conduct of the investigation is unnecessary given the circumstances