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What does the term "property" refer to within the context of Part XI of the given content?

  • Real estate, personal possessions, and intangible assets
  • Real or personal tangible property only (correct)
  • Only real property, such as land and buildings
  • Tangible or intangible property, including intellectual property
  • According to the provided content, what is the maximum prison sentence for someone convicted of a violent attack on the official premises of an internationally protected person?

  • Five years
  • Life imprisonment
  • Ten years
  • Fourteen years (correct)
  • What type of offense does Section 431.1 define as an indictable offense?

  • Fraudulent transactions relating to contracts and trade
  • Secret commissions
  • Unauthorized recording of a movie
  • Wilful and forbidden acts in respect of certain property (correct)
  • Which of the following scenarios would be classified as an offense under Section 433?

    <p>A person intentionally sets fire to their neighbor's house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the offenses defined in sections 431 and 431.1?

    <p>Section 431 applies to attacks on the premises of internationally protected persons, while Section 431.1 applies to attacks on the premises of United Nations or associated personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinction between "mischief" and "arson" as described in the content?

    <p>Arson always involves fire, while mischief can involve other methods of destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum potential sentence for someone convicted of a crime under Section 433, as outlined in the content?

    <p>Life imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the provided content, which of the following is NOT considered "property" under Part XI?

    <p>A patent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can a provincial court judge revoke an order related to firearm possession?

    <p>If the circumstances for which it was made have changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a person do within 14 days after their firearm is seized for it to be returned?

    <p>Show a valid license and registration certificate, if applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a seized item if it is not claimed within the specified time frame?

    <p>It may be declared forfeited by a court judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a peace officer do if a person fails to produce the necessary documentation for a firearm?

    <p>Seize the firearm or weapon immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is allowed to supervise an individual in possession of a firearm without authorization?

    <p>A person who is also lawfully in possession of a firearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a judge do before declaring a seized item forfeited?

    <p>Afford the owner an opportunity to prove lawful possession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of items can be seized if a person fails to provide the necessary documentation?

    <p>Any prohibited device or ammunition as well as firearms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol for returning a seized firearm once the proper documentation is provided?

    <p>It is returned immediately upon verification of documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time allowed for executing a warrant after an arrest is made?

    <p>48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A peace officer can arrest a person without a warrant if they have reason to believe a breach of parole conditions has occurred.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a person arrested without a warrant if the warrant is not executed within forty-eight hours?

    <p>The person shall be released.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A peace officer may arrest without a warrant if they find an offender committing a breach of ______.

    <p>conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their descriptions:

    <p>Issue of a warrant = Document authorizing arrest Arrest without warrant = Immediate apprehension based on reasonable belief Remand in custody = Holding a person until processing Execute a warrant = Carrying out the arrest process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a peace officer consider in order to refrain from arresting a person for breaching conditions?

    <p>There is a need to prevent continuation of the breach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An electronically transmitted copy of a warrant is not considered valid for execution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a peace officer choose not to arrest a person for a breach?

    <p>If the public interest may be satisfied without arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A peace officer who believes a warrant is in force can ______ a person without a warrant.

    <p>arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section pertains to the arrest of an offender who breaches parole conditions?

    <p>s. 137.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Constable Study Guide?

    <p>To assist with preparing for the Constable Increment exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Constable Study Guide addresses all information required for the exam.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Constable Study Guide created?

    <p>August 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the table of contents been organized?

    <p>With hyperlinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The statutory text in the guide is ______ and sandwiched between red borders.

    <p>bolded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vision of the Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan?

    <p>Strength in Community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mission of the Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan?

    <p>To make Abbotsford the safest city in BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which values are highlighted in the Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan?

    <p>C and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the objectives related to public safety in the 2022 Strategic Plan?

    <p>Suppress Gang Violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the sections of the Abbotsford Police Department's Strategic Plan with their corresponding focuses:

    <p>Public Safety = Suppress Gang Violence Organizational Development = Application of best practices for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community Connections = Strengthen connections with indigenous and racialized communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PIMAL stand for in the context of Suicide Risk Assessment?

    <p>Plan, Intent, Means, Access, Lethality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are mandatory Detail Pages utilized by the Abbotsford Police Department? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Hate Crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Person Offences MO is mandatory at the NCO's discretion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stoppage in firearm terms?

    <p>Anything that interrupts the firing cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The remedy for a Phase 1 stoppage is ___

    <p>Tap-Rack-Ready</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does s. 8 of the Charter pertain to?

    <p>The right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one way a person can claim a privacy interest.

    <p>Personal privacy in their bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All warrantless searches are presumed reasonable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'RIP' in the Phase 2 stoppage stand for?

    <p>Rip Work Tap Rack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a search incident to arrest to be valid?

    <p>The arrest must be lawful and the search must be truly incidental to the arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case are police drug dog searches conducted without the need for a warrant?

    <p>In a vehicle on a public roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before conducting a penile swab?

    <p>The arrest must be lawful and the swab must be truly incident to the arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hot or fresh pursuit means an officer must make instant entry into a premises.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility upon detaining an individual?

    <p>To inform them of their right to retain and instruct counsel without delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The police are allowed to elicit evidence from a detainee immediately after informing them of their rights.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the police inform a detainee of their right to contact counsel?

    <p>Upon arrest or detention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Prosper warning?

    <p>A warning given to inform a detainee of their right to a reasonable opportunity to contact counsel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The police can allow _______ to be present during the interrogation if they choose to do so.

    <p>a lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a constitutional right to have a lawyer present throughout a police interview.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether police duties are contingent upon a detainee’s actions?

    <p>The diligence of the detainee in attempting to contact counsel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for police to notify the Independent Investigations Office (IIO)?

    <p>When a person may have died or suffered serious harm as a result of police actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can a police officer suspend reading s. 10(b) Charter rights during a roadside stop?

    <p>If the officer is checking the driver’s sobriety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the police actions with their corresponding requirements under the Police Act:

    <p>Notify IIO = When serious harm or death may result from police actions Immediate Reporting = In case of officer's misconduct or criminal behavior Serious Harm Definition = Injury that may result in death or serious disfigurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of complaints can the public file against a police officer's conduct?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Commissioner can only initiate investigations if a complaint has been filed by the public.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a police board do when they receive service or policy complaints?

    <p>Advise the OPCC of their course of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'misconduct' under the Police Act include?

    <p>Conduct that constitutes a disciplinary breach of public trust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A weapon is defined as any thing used to cause _____ or injury to a person.

    <p>death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time limit for making a complaint under the Police Act?

    <p>12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered misconduct?

    <p>Completing a police report correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Weapon = Any thing used to cause death or injury Firearm = A barrelled weapon capable of discharging a projectile Child Under 12 = Not convicted for acts while under twelve Protection of Person Acting Under Authority = Justified actions if done on reasonable grounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an officer do before making entry while in pursuit?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A safety search is authorized by law only if the officer believes their safety is at stake.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the common law implied licence to knock doctrine?

    <p>To facilitate convenient communication with the occupants of a dwelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Police can breach the implied licence if they enter a property with the intent to conduct a search.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for lawful plain view seizure of evidence?

    <p>The evidence must be obtained through a deliberate, authorized search.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a person need to be aware of for consent to be valid?

    <p>Their right to refuse consent and the nature of the police conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority do police have when a vehicle is lawfully taken into custody?

    <p>Conduct an inventory search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting an inventory search?

    <p>To secure and protect the contents of a vehicle in police custody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An inventory search can be conducted as a pretext for a criminal investigation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a detention according to the s. 9 Charter?

    <p>The right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three ways a detention can occur?

    <p>Physical restraint, psychological restraint with legal obligation, psychological restraint without legal obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ must have a reasonable expectation of privacy for unreasonable search and seizure to apply.

    <p>accused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Constable Increment Study Guide?

    <p>To assist with preparing for the Constable Increment exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The table of contents has been organized with ______.

    <p>hyperlinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study guide addresses all the information required to master your role as a police officer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Constable Increment Study Guide created?

    <p>August 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Statutory text is ______ and sandwiched between red borders.

    <p>bolded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vision of the Abbotsford Police Department's Strategic Plan 2022?

    <p>Strength in Community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main objectives of the Abbotsford Police Department's Strategic Plan 2022?

    <p>Suppress Gang Violence, Application of best practices for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Strengthen connections with indigenous and racialized community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Abbotsford Police Department's priorities in 2022?

    <p>Community safety and connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Abbotsford Police Department's values include ___, Honour, Courage, and Service.

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Abbotsford Police Department's mission is to become the safest city in BC.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of complaints can the public file regarding police conduct?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Commissioner can only initiate investigations if there is a complaint filed by the public.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'monitored files' refer to in the context of police complaints?

    <p>Opened when information is received by the OPCC from the police or other sources that may require an investigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A public trust offence can cause a member to be unfit to perform their duties or __________ the reputation of the municipal police department.

    <p>discredit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time limit for making a complaint about police misconduct?

    <p>12 months from the date of the alleged misconduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of misconduct under the Police Act?

    <p>Public Speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A weapon is defined as anything that can be used to cause death or injury to a person.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a firearm according to the Criminal Code?

    <p>A barrelled weapon from which any shot, bullet, or other projectile can be discharged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under s. 13, no person shall be convicted of an offence if they were under the age of __________ years.

    <p>twelve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The OPCC is responsible for receiving reports of misconduct and ensuring that the complaints are processed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Detail Pages are mandatory for the Abbotsford Police Department? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Hate Crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Person Offences MO is mandatory for all police reports.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first rule of firearm safety?

    <p>Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A stoppage is anything that interrupts the firing __________.

    <p>cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Tap-Rack-Ready' refer to?

    <p>A method to remediate firearm stoppages by tapping the magazine, racking the slide, and preparing to fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of privacy interests with their definitions:

    <p>Personal privacy = Intrusion into a person's body Territorial privacy = Expectation in things, places, or surroundings Informational privacy = Expectation in personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Charter, what right do individuals have regarding unreasonable search?

    <p>The right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be proven to rebut the presumption of unreasonableness for warrantless searches?

    <p>The search was authorized by law, conducted reasonably, and was necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Warrantless searches are always reasonable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of hot or fresh pursuit, police may enter private premises to make an arrest under which conditions?

    <p>If they are in continuous pursuit with reasonable diligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is triggered immediately upon arrest or detention regarding a detainee's rights?

    <p>Informational Duty to inform the detainee of the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A detainee has the constitutional right to have a lawyer present throughout a police interview.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a 'Prosper warning'?

    <p>A requirement for police to inform detainees about their right to contact counsel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The section that affords a detainee a single consultation with a lawyer is s. ______.

    <p>10(b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Detainees must always be diligent in attempting to contact their lawyer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are police required to explicitly inform a detainee of their right to contact counsel?

    <p>When they change their mind about contacting a lawyer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does section 1 of the Charter imply about the right to counsel under s. 10(b)?

    <p>It is subject to limitations as prescribed by law and justified under section 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reasonable diligence' depend on?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>IIO = Independent Investigations Office that oversees police actions. s. 10(b) = Right to counsel during detention. Prosper warning = Notification of the right to counsel due to a change in decision. Serious harm = Injury that may result in death or disfigurement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lawful detention arising from a traffic stop triggers the rights under s. 10(b).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must officers emphasize in deciding the timing of entry while in pursuit?

    <p>Safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions can an officer take prior to making entry?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A safety search is authorized only if the police officer believes their safety is at stake.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the implied license to knock doctrine allow?

    <p>Permission to approach the door of a dwelling to communicate with the owner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Police can act as intruders if they exceed the implied license by conducting a search.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can revoke the implied license for police to enter private property?

    <p>Verbal communication or signs prohibiting entry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the plain view doctrine?

    <p>The officer must know the evidence is connected to a suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person can waive their constitutional protections against __________ search and seizure.

    <p>unreasonable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of abandonment in legal terms?

    <p>Ceasing to have a reasonable expectation of privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must police do if they wish to search a computer discovered during a search?

    <p>Obtain a separate warrant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An inventory search can be conducted solely to discover evidence of criminal activity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can an officer do prior to towing a vehicle?

    <p>Give the occupant an opportunity to remove property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary legal foundation for a detention?

    <p>Charter section 9.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the detention types with their descriptions:

    <p>Physical Restraint = Actual physical contact (e.g. handcuffing) Psychological Restraint with Legal Obligation = Direction with legal consequences (e.g. breathalyzer demand) Psychological Restraint without Legal Obligation = Direction implying no choice but to comply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consent can be given even if the person feels coerced or not free to refuse.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for reasonable grounds necessary for police detention?

    <p>Reasonable grounds to suspect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A police officer must obtain a warrant before searching an individual during an investigative detention.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year is the Abbotsford Police Department's strategic plan focused on?

    <p>2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mission of the Abbotsford Police Department?

    <p>To make Abbotsford the safest city in BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Abbotsford Police Department values ______, honour, courage, and service.

    <p>integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Abbotsford Police Department aims to strengthen connections with indigenous and racialized community.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym PRIME stand for in the context of mandatory detail pages?

    <p>Police Reporting Integrated Management Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the objectives focused on public safety in the 2022 strategic plan?

    <p>Suppress Gang Violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of recording extensive information beyond basic event screens is referred to as ______ detail pages.

    <p>mandatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are mandatory Detail Pages utilized by the Abbotsford Police Department? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Missing Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Person Offences MO is mandatory at the NCO's discretion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Tap-Rack-Ready' in firearm stoppages?

    <p>Tap the magazine, rack the slide, and be ready to fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable _________ or seizure.

    <p>search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a governmental intrusion into a person's reasonable expectation of privacy?

    <p>Search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key principle governing police searches incident to lawful arrest?

    <p>The search must be truly incidental to the arrest, relating to safety or evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All warrantless searches are presumptively reasonable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ is defined as continuous pursuit conducted with reasonable diligence.

    <p>Hot or fresh pursuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a seizure?

    <p>A non-consensual taking of an item by the state in respect of which the citizen has a reasonable expectation of privacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must officers emphasize in deciding the timing of entry while in pursuit?

    <p>Safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the implied license doctrine allow members of the public to do?

    <p>Approach the door of a dwelling to communicate with the owner or occupier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The police can exceed implied license if their purpose is anything more than communicating with the occupant.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for lawful police action under the plain view doctrine?

    <p>The evidence must be observed from a lawful vantage point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a person do when they abandons their reasonable expectation of privacy?

    <p>Alter the scope of their privacy expectation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A vehicle taken into police custody allows for an ______ search of its contents.

    <p>inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions must officers allow occupants to remove property before conducting an inventory search?

    <p>Before towing the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An inventory search is related to criminal investigation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How must statements made during arrest or detention be viewed?

    <p>They must include the right to silence and the right to know the reason for arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Implied License = Permission for the public to approach and communicate at a residential dwelling. Abandonment = Ceasing to have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Plain View Doctrine = Allows seizure of evidence observed lawfully. Inventory Search = A search of items in a vehicle taken into police custody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the public file complaints about?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Commissioner can only initiate investigations if there is a complaint filed by the public.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must a member of the municipal police department take upon receiving a question or concern?

    <p>Inform the professional standards section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one example of misconduct as defined in the Police Act.

    <p>Abuse of Authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any alleged misconduct complaint must be made within _____ months.

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen when a member receives a complaint?

    <p>Record the complaint, provide written acknowledgment, and forward a copy to the OPCC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Weapon = Anything used or designed to cause death or injury or for threatening someone Firearm = A barrelled weapon that can discharge a shot, bullet, or projectile Child Under 12 = No conviction for an act or omission while under age of twelve Protection of Person Acting Under Authority = Justification of action taken by law officers under reasonable grounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Criminal offenses can be charged against individuals under the age of twelve years.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The police officer must inform the detainee of their right to retain and instruct counsel immediately upon arrest or detention.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the police do if a detainee indicates they do not understand their right to counsel?

    <p>Facilitate the detainee's understanding of their right to counsel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required under section 10(b) for a detainee who is diligent but unsuccessful in contacting counsel?

    <p>Police must inform the detainee of their right to a reasonable opportunity to contact counsel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must police do before eliciting incriminating information from a detainee?

    <p>Advise the detainee of their right to counsel and give them a reasonable opportunity to contact a lawyer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can a detainee's right to counsel be assumed insufficient?

    <p>If the detainee has been informed about their rights once.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Detainees should be given further opportunity to speak to a lawyer where there is a change in __________ involved with the detainee.

    <p>circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the police's obligation to refrain from questioning if a detainee is not diligent in exercising their right to counsel?

    <p>The obligation is suspended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a constitutional right to have a lawyer present during the entire police interview.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen when a police officer has use of force prior to or after administering CPR?

    <p>Must notify the IIO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under s. 10(b), what must be proven for investigative detention?

    <p>Reasonable suspicion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term ‘serious harm’ is defined under section ______ of the Police Act.

    <p>76</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scenarios with their relevant police practices under the Police Act:

    <p>Immediate reporting of critical incidents = s. 38.09 Contravening prescribed provisions = s. 38.10 Definition of serious harm = s. 76 Detainee understands their right to counsel = s. 10(b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Constable Study Guide?

    <p>To assist with preparing for the Constable Increment exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of sections does the guide contain?

    <p>Policy sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Constable Study Guide addresses all the information needed to master your role as a police officer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Constable Study Guide created?

    <p>August 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The table of contents is organized with _____ .

    <p>hyperlinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colors are used in the level headings of the table of contents?

    <p>Green for Level 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vision of the Abbotsford Police Department as per the 2022 Strategic Plan?

    <p>Strength in Community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mission of the Abbotsford Police Department as stated in the 2022 Strategic Plan?

    <p>To make Abbotsford the safest city in BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are values of the Abbotsford Police Department?

    <p>Honour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the objectives under Public Safety in the 2022 Strategic Plan?

    <p>Suppress Gang Violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 objectives do not include community connections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Mandatory Detail Pages in the police documentation?

    <p>They enable users to record more extensive information than basic event screens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are mandatory Detail Pages utilized by the Abbotsford Police Department? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Missing Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Person Offences MO is mandatory for all police reports.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first rule of Firearm Safety?

    <p>Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The remedy for a failure to fire is to _____ the magazine, _____ the slide, and be _____ to fire.

    <p>tap, rack, ready</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following constitutes a search under the Charter?

    <p>Government intrusion into reasonable expectation of privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All warrantless searches are presumptively reasonable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a police drug dog to sniff an item of a person?

    <p>Reasonable suspicion of drug-related offence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true for a penile swab to be conducted incident to arrest?

    <p>The swab must be conducted with reasonable grounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hot or fresh pursuit allows an officer to enter private premises without a _____ under certain circumstances.

    <p>warrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must officers emphasize in deciding the timing of entry while in pursuit?

    <p>Safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a police officer believe in order to authorize a safety search?

    <p>That their safety is at stake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common law implied license doctrine meant to facilitate?

    <p>Convenient communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A police officer always exceeds the implied license when they investigate a criminal offense.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can implied license be revoked?

    <p>Verbally or by signs prohibiting entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four requirements for the plain view doctrine to be applicable?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must police provide when intending to search a computer?

    <p>Reasonable grounds to believe it contains what they are looking for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a proper purpose for conducting an inventory search?

    <p>Identifying public safety concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one definition of detention according to the Charter?

    <p>A state of being kept in custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The police must always inform individuals that they are free to leave in every situation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The common law confessions rule requires the Crown to prove that a statement was ___.

    <p>voluntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the public file complaints about?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Commissioner do regarding investigations?

    <p>The Commissioner can initiate investigations into a police officer's conduct even without a public complaint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Service or policy complaints are the responsibility of the police board.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a supervisor do when receiving a question or concern?

    <p>Notify the professional standards section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The public can contact a municipal police department for questions or concerns about a police officer’s __________.

    <p>conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as misconduct under the Police Act?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a public trust offense?

    <p>An offense that could render a member unfit for their duties or discredit the reputation of their police department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A complaint can be registered only by the person directly affected by the conduct.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time limit for making a complaint?

    <p>12 months from the date of the alleged misconduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section defines a weapon under the Criminal Code?

    <p>Section 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does s. 25 of the Criminal Code pertain to?

    <p>Protection of Person Acting Under Authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A firearm is defined as a __________ weapon capable of causing bodily injury or death.

    <p>barrelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Informational Duty is triggered immediately upon arrest or detention.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Informational Duty?

    <p>To inform the detainee of their right to retain and instruct counsel without delay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a detainee indicates they do not understand their right to counsel?

    <p>The police must facilitate the detainee's understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a detainee, diligent but unsuccessful in contacting counsel, changes their mind, they must be informed of their right to a reasonable opportunity to contact _____.

    <p>counsel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances might police duties to refrain from questioning a detainee be suspended?

    <p>If the detainee is not diligent in exercising their right to counsel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a renewed right to counsel entail?

    <p>A further opportunity to speak to a lawyer when there are changes in circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a constitutional right to have a lawyer present during questioning.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Independent Investigations Office (IIO)?

    <p>To investigate incidents of death or serious harm possibly involving police actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of harm is defined as 'serious harm' under the Police Act?

    <p>Injury that may result in death, serious disfigurement, or substantial loss of mobility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Police must report incidents of serious harm or death caused by their conduct to the _____.

    <p>IIO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must police officers notify the IIO?

    <p>When a person may have died or suffered serious harm as a result of police actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fraudulent Transactions and Wilful Acts

    Property Definition

    • In Part XI, "property" refers to real or personal corporeal property.

    Mischief and Violent Attacks

    • Committing a violent attack on the official premises, private accommodation, or means of transport of an internationally protected person that endangers their life or liberty is an indictable offence, punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment.
    • Similarly, committing a violent attack on the official premises, private accommodation, or means of transport of United Nations or associated personnel that endangers their life or liberty is an indictable offence, punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment.

    Arson and Fires

    • Intentionally or recklessly causing damage by fire or explosion to property, whether or not owned by the perpetrator, is an indictable offence, punishable by life imprisonment, where:
      • (no additional context provided in the given text)

    Limitations on Access

    • Provincial court judges can revoke orders restricting access to firearms if the reason for the order no longer exists.

    Search and Seizure

    • Peace officers can seize firearms or prohibited weapons if an individual fails to show appropriate licenses or registrations upon demand.
    • Seizure applies to prohibited firearms, restricted firearms, non-restricted firearms, prohibited weapons, restricted weapons, prohibited devices, and prohibited ammunition.

    Return of Seized Items

    • If a person claims a seized item within 14 days and presents valid authorization and registration, the item must be returned without delay.

    Forfeiture of Seized Items

    • Items not claimed within the specified time frame will be taken before a provincial court judge, who can declare them forfeited to Her Majesty if ownership cannot be established.

    Application for Warrant

    • Applications for search warrants and seizure are subject to the provisions outlined in the relevant sections.

    Exemptions

    • Public officers are included in the exempted persons category, allowing for certain firearms-related privileges under defined circumstances.

    Execution of Warrant

    • A warrant of apprehension issued by specified sections or a provincial parole board can be executed by any peace officer anywhere in Canada.
    • The warrant is treated as if it had been issued or endorsed by a relevant authority with jurisdiction in the place of execution.

    Arrest Without Warrant

    • Peace officers can arrest individuals without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe a warrant is in force for that person’s apprehension.
    • After such an arrest, the warrant must be executed within 48 hours, or the arrested individual must be released.

    Breach of Conditions

    • Peace officers may arrest without a warrant offenders who breach conditions of parole, statutory release, or unescorted temporary absence.
    • Officers must consider public interest before arresting, including the necessity to:
      • Establish the individual's identity.
      • Prevent further breaches of conditions.
    • Officers must believe there is no risk that the person will fail to report to their parole supervisor if not arrested.

    Constable Increment Study Guide Overview

    • Designed to assist in preparation for the Constable Increment exam.
    • Includes statutory and policy sections, alongside case law principles.
    • May not cover all information necessary for mastering police officer responsibilities.

    Table of Contents Organization

    • Level 1 headings are indicated by red capital letters for main sections.
    • Level 2 headings are denoted by blue underlined letters for subsections.
    • Level 3 headings are marked with green underlined letters for detailed topics.

    Exam Preparation Focus

    • Portions of the guide are highlighted to emphasize critical material.
    • Review statutory text presented in bold between red borders for essential legal principles.
    • Keep in mind that additional resources and study materials may be necessary to ensure comprehensive understanding of the role.### General Overview
    • Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan aims to enhance community safety and connectivity.
    • Vision centers on creating a safe environment in Abbotsford, outlined with clear mission statements focusing on integrity, honour, courage, and service.

    2022 Strategic Plan

    • Vision: Community strength and safety.
    • Mission: To establish Abbotsford as the safest city in British Columbia.
    • Values: Integrity, Honour, Courage, Service.
    • Priorities:
      • Community safety.
      • Organizational development.
      • Public connectivity.
    • Objectives:
      • Suppress gang violence.
      • Disrupt street disorder through best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
      • Strengthen connections with Indigenous and racialized communities.

    National Use of Force Framework

    • Framework supports police officers in making decisions regarding the use of force while ensuring adherence to legal standards.

    Suicide Risk Assessment - PIMAL

    • PIMAL is focused on assessing the risk of suicide among individuals in crisis, highlighting the importance of mental health evaluations.

    Mandatory Detail Pages

    • Detail Pages allow for comprehensive documentation beyond basic event and indexed screens, facilitating detailed records on incidents involving persons, vehicles, and institutions.
    • Implemented under the PRIME Directive (PRIME 18-04) for improved policing efficiency and accountability.### Detail Pages Utilized by Abbotsford Police Department
    • Detail Pages are indexed to events for extensive recording of police report information.
    • Promote consistency among Participating Agencies in data collection.
    • Enable data mining for crucial investigative leads in related crimes.
    • Five mandatory Detail Pages include:
      • Hate Crime
      • Missing Person
      • Seized/Towed Vehicle
      • Stolen Vehicle
      • Break and Enter Modus Operandi (MO)
    • Person Offences MO can be used at discretion, recommended for linking crimes based on suspect behavior.

    Firearm Safety Rules

    • Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; never point a firearm at anyone.
    • Control the muzzle direction at all times.
    • Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
    • Be aware of your target and what is beyond it.

    Firearm Stoppages

    • Phase 1: Common issues like failure to feed, fire, or eject.
      • Remedy: Tap-Rack-Ready process to reset the weapon.
    • Phase 2: Double feed or multiple failures to fire.
      • Remedy: Rip-Work-Tap-Rack-Ready to resolve issues.

    Search and Seizure under the Charter

    • Section 8 of the Charter protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
    • A search constitutes police intrusion into a person's reasonable expectation of privacy (REP).
    • Seizure involves non-consensual taking of items with an expectation of privacy.
    • Privacy can cover bodily integrity, property, and informational privacy.

    Warrantless Searches

    • Generally presumed unreasonable; Crown must prove legality.
    • Authorized searches must conform to the law, be reasonable, and conducted appropriately.

    Police Drug Dog Searches

    • Sniffing a person's property where REP exists constitutes a search.
    • Commonly accepted without a warrant in reduced privacy areas (like vehicles or public spaces).

    Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

    • Requires lawful arrest and a connection to the arrest.
    • Searches must be reasonable in scope and manner.
    • Special considerations for enhanced protection in strip searches and cell phone searches.

    Conducting Strip Searches

    • Must meet specific lawful arrest criteria.
    • Require valid objectives and reasonable grounds for necessity.
    • Must consider safety, privacy, and gender issues of officers conducting the searches.

    Searching Dwelling Houses

    • Lawful arrests within homes permit searches of surrounding areas.
    • Requires the search to be incidentally related to the arrest and necessity for safety or evidence preservation.

    Cell Phones and Biological Samples

    • Searches must be incident to a lawful arrest and aim to protect or preserve evidence.
    • Penile swabs are highly regulated; detailed procedures must be followed to ensure compliance with privacy rights.

    Hot or Fresh Pursuit

    • Continuous pursuit allows warrantless entry into private premises to effectuate an arrest.
    • Emphasizes officer safety and planning prior to entry.

    Protective Searches

    • Safety searches must demonstrate reasonable grounds and necessity, focusing on the officer's safety.

    Implied Licence

    • Common law allows public entries to private property for communication purposes.
    • Breaches occur if police actions exceed the implied permission to approach and communicate.

    Constable Increment Study Guide Overview

    • Designed to assist in preparation for the Constable Increment exam.
    • Includes statutory and policy sections, alongside case law principles.
    • May not cover all information necessary for mastering police officer responsibilities.

    Table of Contents Organization

    • Level 1 headings are indicated by red capital letters for main sections.
    • Level 2 headings are denoted by blue underlined letters for subsections.
    • Level 3 headings are marked with green underlined letters for detailed topics.

    Exam Preparation Focus

    • Portions of the guide are highlighted to emphasize critical material.
    • Review statutory text presented in bold between red borders for essential legal principles.
    • Keep in mind that additional resources and study materials may be necessary to ensure comprehensive understanding of the role.### General Overview
    • Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan aims to enhance community safety and connectivity.
    • Vision centers on creating a safe environment in Abbotsford, outlined with clear mission statements focusing on integrity, honour, courage, and service.

    2022 Strategic Plan

    • Vision: Community strength and safety.
    • Mission: To establish Abbotsford as the safest city in British Columbia.
    • Values: Integrity, Honour, Courage, Service.
    • Priorities:
      • Community safety.
      • Organizational development.
      • Public connectivity.
    • Objectives:
      • Suppress gang violence.
      • Disrupt street disorder through best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
      • Strengthen connections with Indigenous and racialized communities.

    National Use of Force Framework

    • Framework supports police officers in making decisions regarding the use of force while ensuring adherence to legal standards.

    Suicide Risk Assessment - PIMAL

    • PIMAL is focused on assessing the risk of suicide among individuals in crisis, highlighting the importance of mental health evaluations.

    Mandatory Detail Pages

    • Detail Pages allow for comprehensive documentation beyond basic event and indexed screens, facilitating detailed records on incidents involving persons, vehicles, and institutions.
    • Implemented under the PRIME Directive (PRIME 18-04) for improved policing efficiency and accountability.### Detail Pages Utilized by Abbotsford Police Department
    • Detail Pages are indexed to events for extensive recording of police report information.
    • Promote consistency among Participating Agencies in data collection.
    • Enable data mining for crucial investigative leads in related crimes.
    • Five mandatory Detail Pages include:
      • Hate Crime
      • Missing Person
      • Seized/Towed Vehicle
      • Stolen Vehicle
      • Break and Enter Modus Operandi (MO)
    • Person Offences MO can be used at discretion, recommended for linking crimes based on suspect behavior.

    Firearm Safety Rules

    • Treat all firearms as if they are loaded; never point a firearm at anyone.
    • Control the muzzle direction at all times.
    • Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
    • Be aware of your target and what is beyond it.

    Firearm Stoppages

    • Phase 1: Common issues like failure to feed, fire, or eject.
      • Remedy: Tap-Rack-Ready process to reset the weapon.
    • Phase 2: Double feed or multiple failures to fire.
      • Remedy: Rip-Work-Tap-Rack-Ready to resolve issues.

    Search and Seizure under the Charter

    • Section 8 of the Charter protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
    • A search constitutes police intrusion into a person's reasonable expectation of privacy (REP).
    • Seizure involves non-consensual taking of items with an expectation of privacy.
    • Privacy can cover bodily integrity, property, and informational privacy.

    Warrantless Searches

    • Generally presumed unreasonable; Crown must prove legality.
    • Authorized searches must conform to the law, be reasonable, and conducted appropriately.

    Police Drug Dog Searches

    • Sniffing a person's property where REP exists constitutes a search.
    • Commonly accepted without a warrant in reduced privacy areas (like vehicles or public spaces).

    Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

    • Requires lawful arrest and a connection to the arrest.
    • Searches must be reasonable in scope and manner.
    • Special considerations for enhanced protection in strip searches and cell phone searches.

    Conducting Strip Searches

    • Must meet specific lawful arrest criteria.
    • Require valid objectives and reasonable grounds for necessity.
    • Must consider safety, privacy, and gender issues of officers conducting the searches.

    Searching Dwelling Houses

    • Lawful arrests within homes permit searches of surrounding areas.
    • Requires the search to be incidentally related to the arrest and necessity for safety or evidence preservation.

    Cell Phones and Biological Samples

    • Searches must be incident to a lawful arrest and aim to protect or preserve evidence.
    • Penile swabs are highly regulated; detailed procedures must be followed to ensure compliance with privacy rights.

    Hot or Fresh Pursuit

    • Continuous pursuit allows warrantless entry into private premises to effectuate an arrest.
    • Emphasizes officer safety and planning prior to entry.

    Protective Searches

    • Safety searches must demonstrate reasonable grounds and necessity, focusing on the officer's safety.

    Implied Licence

    • Common law allows public entries to private property for communication purposes.
    • Breaches occur if police actions exceed the implied permission to approach and communicate.

    Constable Increment Study Guide Overview

    • Aims to assist in preparing for the Constable Increment exam.
    • Includes essential statutory and policy information, along with relevant case law principles.
    • May not encompass all necessary materials for mastering police officer responsibilities.

    Structure and Organization

    • Contains a structured table of contents featuring hyperlinks for easy navigation.
    • Level 1 headings: Indicated by red capital letters.
    • Level 2 headings: Indicated by blue underlined letters.
    • Level 3 headings: Indicated by green underlined letters.

    Content Highlights

    • Statutory text is emphasized through bold formatting and red borders to enhance focus.
    • Certain portions are specifically highlighted to direct attention to critical information.

    Publication Details

    • Created in August 2022, building upon earlier versions of the manual.
    • A work in progress, encouraging continual updates and revisions for accuracy.### General Overview
    • Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing community safety and promoting connectivity.
    • Vision: "Strength in Community" aims to make Abbotsford the safest city in British Columbia.
    • Mission emphasizes community well-being, organizational growth, and public safety.
    • Values are centered around Integrity, Honour, Courage, and Service.

    National Use of Force Framework

    • Framework provides guidelines for officers on appropriate use of force.
    • Emphasizes de-escalation tactics and prioritizing safety for all individuals involved.

    Suicide Risk Assessment - PIMAL

    • PIMAL (Police Intervention and Mental Health) focuses on assessing suicide risk in individuals during police interactions.
    • Officers trained to identify signs of mental distress and take appropriate actions to support individuals.

    Mandatory Detail Pages

    • Detail Pages in the PRIME system allow for comprehensive recording of events beyond basic event documentation.
    • Essential for accurate data collection and analysis in police operations.

    Charter

    • Principles of search and seizure, emphasizing Reasonable Expectation of Privacy (REP).
    • Procedures for various search situations: drug dog searches, inventory searches, and searches incident to lawful arrest.

    Criminal Code

    • Guidelines around the use and handling of weapons and firearms.
    • Regulations for arrests conducted without a warrant under specific circumstances.
    • Protocols for testing for presence of drugs and alcohol in suspects.

    Canadian Victim Bill of Rights

    • Offers protections and rights for victims of crime, ensuring they have a voice in the criminal justice process.

    Corrections and Conditional Release Act

    • Covers the execution of warrants and procedures related to arrest without warrant for breaches of conditions.

    Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

    • Sets forth search protocols, including the need for search warrants and conditions under which seizures can occur.

    Cannabis Act

    • Regulations regarding cannabis cultivation and usage, along with guidelines for law enforcement searches and seizures.

    Youth Criminal Justice Act

    • Emphasizes rights of youth during arrest and detention processes, including the need for parental notification.

    Policy and Procedure

    • Outlines standards and protocols for use of force, emphasizing member responsibilities during incidents.
    • Addresses emergency vehicle operation, police pursuit policies, and the care/control of prisoners in custody.

    Appendices

    • Include standards of proof, emergency vehicle driving regulations, and guidelines for peace officers.### Detail Pages for Police Reports
    • Different Detail Pages can be indexed to police reports to provide specific event information.
    • Detail Pages standardize data collection across Participating Agencies and enable data mining for investigative leads.
    • The Abbotsford Police Department has five mandatory Detail Pages: Hate Crime, Missing Person, Seized/Towed Vehicle, Stolen Vehicle, Break and Enter MO.
    • The Person Offences MO page is mandatory at the NCO’s discretion for linking crimes based on modus operandi.

    Firearm Safety Rules

    • Always treat firearms as if they are loaded to ensure safety and prevent negligence.
    • Control muzzle direction to avoid pointing at anything not intended to be destroyed.
    • Keep fingers off the trigger until ready to shoot; maintain finger along the slide.
    • Be aware of the target and surroundings beyond it.

    Firearm Stoppages

    • Stoppages interrupt the firing cycle and can include failures to fire, feed, or eject.
    • Phase 1 remedies include the Tap-Rack-Ready technique (tap magazine, rack slide, ready to fire).
    • Phase 2 remedies involve Rip-Work-Tap-Rack-Ready (rip magazine, work slide, tap new magazine, rack slide).
    • Individuals have a right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure (s. 8 Charter).
    • A search occurs when there’s police intrusion into a person's reasonable expectation of privacy (REP).
    • A seizure is a non-consensual state taking of an item concerning which the citizen has an REP.

    Reasonable Expectation of Privacy (REP)

    • REP can arise from personal, territorial, or informational privacy contexts.
    • Various court cases illustrate where REP was not established, such as roadside garbage or unauthorized access to a girlfriend's apartment.

    Warrantless Searches

    • All warrantless searches are presumptively unreasonable; the Crown must prove the legality of the search.
    • The search must be authorized by law and conducted reasonably.

    Police Drug Dog Searches

    • Using a drug dog constitutes a search if it occurs on property where a person has REP.
    • Reasonable suspicion of a drug-related offense is required; no warrant is necessary.

    Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

    • Searches can be performed incident to a lawful arrest to ensure safety and preserve evidence.
    • Searches must be reasonable and related to the incident.

    Enhanced Protection in Searches

    • Enhanced privacy may require stricter standards for searches, particularly in strip searches and dwelling house searches.
    • Detailed documentation of searches and reasons is mandatory.

    Hot or Fresh Pursuit

    • Defined as continuous pursuit conducted with reasonable diligence; allows warrantless entry to private premises to make an arrest.
    • Officers must prioritize safety during the pursuit.

    Protective Searches

    • Authorized only if an officer believes their safety is at stake; must demonstrate reasonable grounds for necessity.

    Implied License

    • The public has an implied license to approach residential doors for communication.
    • Police actions beyond this implied invitation may constitute an intrusion.

    Constable Increment Study Guide Overview

    • Aims to assist in preparing for the Constable Increment exam.
    • Includes essential statutory and policy information, along with relevant case law principles.
    • May not encompass all necessary materials for mastering police officer responsibilities.

    Structure and Organization

    • Contains a structured table of contents featuring hyperlinks for easy navigation.
    • Level 1 headings: Indicated by red capital letters.
    • Level 2 headings: Indicated by blue underlined letters.
    • Level 3 headings: Indicated by green underlined letters.

    Content Highlights

    • Statutory text is emphasized through bold formatting and red borders to enhance focus.
    • Certain portions are specifically highlighted to direct attention to critical information.

    Publication Details

    • Created in August 2022, building upon earlier versions of the manual.
    • A work in progress, encouraging continual updates and revisions for accuracy.### General Overview
    • Abbotsford Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing community safety and promoting connectivity.
    • Vision: "Strength in Community" aims to make Abbotsford the safest city in British Columbia.
    • Mission emphasizes community well-being, organizational growth, and public safety.
    • Values are centered around Integrity, Honour, Courage, and Service.

    National Use of Force Framework

    • Framework provides guidelines for officers on appropriate use of force.
    • Emphasizes de-escalation tactics and prioritizing safety for all individuals involved.

    Suicide Risk Assessment - PIMAL

    • PIMAL (Police Intervention and Mental Health) focuses on assessing suicide risk in individuals during police interactions.
    • Officers trained to identify signs of mental distress and take appropriate actions to support individuals.

    Mandatory Detail Pages

    • Detail Pages in the PRIME system allow for comprehensive recording of events beyond basic event documentation.
    • Essential for accurate data collection and analysis in police operations.

    Charter

    • Principles of search and seizure, emphasizing Reasonable Expectation of Privacy (REP).
    • Procedures for various search situations: drug dog searches, inventory searches, and searches incident to lawful arrest.

    Criminal Code

    • Guidelines around the use and handling of weapons and firearms.
    • Regulations for arrests conducted without a warrant under specific circumstances.
    • Protocols for testing for presence of drugs and alcohol in suspects.

    Canadian Victim Bill of Rights

    • Offers protections and rights for victims of crime, ensuring they have a voice in the criminal justice process.

    Corrections and Conditional Release Act

    • Covers the execution of warrants and procedures related to arrest without warrant for breaches of conditions.

    Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

    • Sets forth search protocols, including the need for search warrants and conditions under which seizures can occur.

    Cannabis Act

    • Regulations regarding cannabis cultivation and usage, along with guidelines for law enforcement searches and seizures.

    Youth Criminal Justice Act

    • Emphasizes rights of youth during arrest and detention processes, including the need for parental notification.

    Policy and Procedure

    • Outlines standards and protocols for use of force, emphasizing member responsibilities during incidents.
    • Addresses emergency vehicle operation, police pursuit policies, and the care/control of prisoners in custody.

    Appendices

    • Include standards of proof, emergency vehicle driving regulations, and guidelines for peace officers.### Detail Pages for Police Reports
    • Different Detail Pages can be indexed to police reports to provide specific event information.
    • Detail Pages standardize data collection across Participating Agencies and enable data mining for investigative leads.
    • The Abbotsford Police Department has five mandatory Detail Pages: Hate Crime, Missing Person, Seized/Towed Vehicle, Stolen Vehicle, Break and Enter MO.
    • The Person Offences MO page is mandatory at the NCO’s discretion for linking crimes based on modus operandi.

    Firearm Safety Rules

    • Always treat firearms as if they are loaded to ensure safety and prevent negligence.
    • Control muzzle direction to avoid pointing at anything not intended to be destroyed.
    • Keep fingers off the trigger until ready to shoot; maintain finger along the slide.
    • Be aware of the target and surroundings beyond it.

    Firearm Stoppages

    • Stoppages interrupt the firing cycle and can include failures to fire, feed, or eject.
    • Phase 1 remedies include the Tap-Rack-Ready technique (tap magazine, rack slide, ready to fire).
    • Phase 2 remedies involve Rip-Work-Tap-Rack-Ready (rip magazine, work slide, tap new magazine, rack slide).
    • Individuals have a right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure (s. 8 Charter).
    • A search occurs when there’s police intrusion into a person's reasonable expectation of privacy (REP).
    • A seizure is a non-consensual state taking of an item concerning which the citizen has an REP.

    Reasonable Expectation of Privacy (REP)

    • REP can arise from personal, territorial, or informational privacy contexts.
    • Various court cases illustrate where REP was not established, such as roadside garbage or unauthorized access to a girlfriend's apartment.

    Warrantless Searches

    • All warrantless searches are presumptively unreasonable; the Crown must prove the legality of the search.
    • The search must be authorized by law and conducted reasonably.

    Police Drug Dog Searches

    • Using a drug dog constitutes a search if it occurs on property where a person has REP.
    • Reasonable suspicion of a drug-related offense is required; no warrant is necessary.

    Search Incident to Lawful Arrest

    • Searches can be performed incident to a lawful arrest to ensure safety and preserve evidence.
    • Searches must be reasonable and related to the incident.

    Enhanced Protection in Searches

    • Enhanced privacy may require stricter standards for searches, particularly in strip searches and dwelling house searches.
    • Detailed documentation of searches and reasons is mandatory.

    Hot or Fresh Pursuit

    • Defined as continuous pursuit conducted with reasonable diligence; allows warrantless entry to private premises to make an arrest.
    • Officers must prioritize safety during the pursuit.

    Protective Searches

    • Authorized only if an officer believes their safety is at stake; must demonstrate reasonable grounds for necessity.

    Implied License

    • The public has an implied license to approach residential doors for communication.
    • Police actions beyond this implied invitation may constitute an intrusion.

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