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What is the main mandate of Public Safety Canada?
To keep Canadians safe from natural disasters, crime, and terrorism
How is the 'Why' of Public Safety described?
Fostering safe communities and access to justice
What is the essence of the demand for highly focused, academic credentials?
Increasing inter-professional knowledge in emergency preparedness
What defines the 'mandate' of Public Safety Canada?
Keeping Canadians safe from natural disasters, crime, and terrorism
What does Public Safety Canada aim to keep Canadians safe from?
Natural disasters, crime, and terrorism
What was the purpose of creating Public Safety Canada in 2003?
To ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies
What are the 4 pillars of Canada Emergency Management?
Disaster prevention and mitigation, emergency preparedness, natural hazards of Canada, responding to emergency events
What is the mission of Public Safety?
To build a safe and resilient Canada
How many parts make up the strategy for Public Safety established by the Government of Canada?
5 part strategy
What is the definition of community according to the text?
A social unit of any size that shares common values’ a group of people who are connected by durable relations
When was Ontario's Mobilization & Engagement Model of Community Policing introduced?
Introduced in 2010
What is the definition of victimization according to the text?
Ill treatment like bullying, oppression, discrimination, abuse and harassment at the hands of another person or people
Is police legitimacy important according to the text?
Very, it's a neighborhood’s value on what the police do in their neighborhood and they value how the police do it
What is social disorder according to the text?
A condition in which the behavior and activities of people at a specific location lack sufficient control or order, deviating significantly from what would be considered by most to be comfortable, reasonable or safe
What is community cohesion according to the text?
Strong and positive relationships between people who may have different backgrounds, tackling community problems together and developing a positive climate for community building
What are the three key components of enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure?
Security measures, business continuity practices, and emergency management planning
What is the role of cyber security according to the text?
To protect individuals, businesses, and governments from cyber threats
What can cause emergencies in Canada according to the text?
Natural disasters, pandemics, cyber incidents, and terrorism
What is the purpose of emergency management as mentioned in the text?
To ensure adequate response procedures are in place to deal with unforeseen disruptions and natural disasters
What is required for guarding against cyber threats according to the text?
Everyone taking necessary steps to remain vigilant and protect themselves online
What is the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) primarily responsible for?
Providing technical advice and guidance on cyber security
What is the primary focus of the economics of policing?
Sustainability of policing and open innovation
What are the key characteristics of community policing according to the text?
Proactive and problem-solving
What is the traditional policing model primarily focused on?
Catching criminals and making arrests
In which decade did the concept of 'community policing' begin to circulate?
1970s
What function does the Perimeter Security Initiative aim to enhance?
Prevention/mitigation
Who challenged officers to study victims, offenders, and offenses to understand what made them occur in the first place?
Herman Goldstein
What are the five key points of the Perimeter Security Initiative according to the text?
Trade facilitation; integrated cross-border law enforcement; economic growth; critical infrastructure; cyber-security
What is the main focus of the 'Enhance disaster response capacity' priority area?
Enhancing disaster response capacity
What are the four interdependent risk-based functions outlined in the text?
Prevention/mitigation, Preparedness, Response and recovery, Trade facilitation
What are the future transformations mentioned in the text?
Engaging other human support agencies, Expanding the definition of 'community', Acknowledging social determinants of health, Enhancing disaster response capacity
What is the definition of 'terrorist activity' according to the Criminal Code?
An act or omission inside or outside of Canada, committed for political, religious, or ideological purpose
What is the primary objective of terrorist activity according to the definition provided?
To influence an audience
What does a 'terrorist activity' intentionally cause according to the definition?
A number of specified forms of serious harm
What is the essence of 'terrorist activity' as per the Criminal Code definition?
Acts or omissions intended to intimidate the public with respect to its security
What is the primary motivation behind 'terrorist activity' according to the definition provided?
Political, religious, or ideological purpose
What is the main target of 'terrorist activity' as defined by the Criminal Code?
Noncombatant targets
What does 'terrorist activity' seek to influence according to the provided definition?
An audience
What specific harm does 'terrorist activity' intentionally cause?
Death or serious bodily harm
'Terrorist activity' is generally committed for which purpose according to the provided definition?
Political, religious, or ideological purpose
What is the primary intention behind 'terrorist activity' as per the Criminal Code definition?
To intimidate the public with respect to its security
What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?
Right to protest
What is the principal terrorist threat to Canada?
Violent ideologies and terrorist groups
What is the definition of intelligence led policing?
Using intelligence to identify risks before harmful incidents occur
What is narcoterrorism related to?
Cultivation and distribution of illegal drugs
What does effective community engagement involve?
Building ongoing, trusting relationships with community members
What is the essence of economic terrorism?
Manipulating stock markets
What is the main focus of the 'Enhance disaster response capacity' priority area?
Strengthening emergency response capabilities
What represents targeted enforcement?
'Stop and search' operations aimed at likely offenders in high crime areas
What are the common causes of terrorism according to the text?
Sociological explanations focusing on perpetrator's position in society, conflict theory examining relationship with those in power, ideological differences, and media theory explanations
What is the primary focus of cyberwarfare?
Using the Internet to infiltrate or attack an enemy’s computer network
What is the main goal of cyberterrorism as per the text?
Using the Internet for terrorist activities, including large-scale acts of deliberate disruption of computer networks
What does cybercrime involve according to the text?
Carrying out criminal activity via the Internet
What are the 3 primary areas of cybercrime?
Cyber fraud, identity theft, and downloading illegal music files
What does cyberterrorism involve according to the text?
Using the Internet for terrorist activities, including large-scale acts of deliberate disruption of computer networks
What is the primary goal of cyberwarfare?
Using the Internet to disrupt computer networks for terrorist activities
What is the definition of identity theft?
The theft of someone else’s personal information to obtain money, credit, or other things of value
What will significantly impact the police and courts according to the forecast for digital crime?
Fraud and Identity Theft being the Largest Computer Crime Problem
What percentage of calls to police are criminal in nature?
15%
What is the definition of risk factors?
Negative characteristics or conditions that may increase social disorder or fear of crime
Why are social disorder demands affecting policing and municipalities?
They are driving policing costs to the point where municipalities can no longer afford policing
What is the best way to combat cyber crimes according to the text?
Multidisciplinary approach
What represents efforts to identify individuals, families, groups, or locations at imminent risks of harm or victimization and customize interventions which reduce those risks before an emergency response is required?
'Risk mitigation'
'Terrorist Groups will increasingly use global networking.' What does this forecast suggest?
'Terrorist groups will increasingly use global networking'
What does the Character of Espionage refer to?
Broadening nature of espionage activities
Why should police not be the sole providers of safety and well-being according to the text?
There are multiple factors to the safety and well-being of a community.
What defines prevention according to the text?
Proactively implementing evidence-based situational measures, policies, or programs to reduce locally identified priority risks to community safety and well-being.
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