The Police and Policing

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What is the definition of policing?

The activities of private security officers only to maintain security or social order.
The activities of public police officers only to maintain security or social order.
The activities of parapolice officers only to maintain security or social order.
The activities of any individual or organization acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations or persons to maintain security or social order. (correct)

What is the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the police?

It has the most impact on the powers and activities of the police. (correct)
It has less impact compared to provincial and municipal legislation on the powers and activities of the police.
It has no impact on the powers and activities of the police.
It has the same impact as provincial and municipal legislation on the powers and activities of the police.

What are examples of provincial and municipal legislation that define the roles, powers, and responsibilities of the police?

Liquor acts and provincial/municipal police acts only.
Motor vehicle administration acts and highway traffic acts only.
Motor vehicle administration acts, highway traffic acts, liquor acts, and provincial/municipal police acts. (correct)
Motor vehicle administration acts, highway traffic acts, and liquor acts only.

What is the definition of pluralization of policing?

<p>The expansion of policing beyond the public police to include parapolice and private security. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of police officers within legislative frameworks?

<p>To carry out their tasks as defined by legislative frameworks that define their roles, powers, and responsibilities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers