Special Constable Duties & Responsibilities Test PDF

Special Constable Duties & Responsibilities Test Instructions: Select the best answer for each question. 1. Who has the authority to appoint a special constable? a) The municipal government b) The Commissioner or a police service board c) The Chief of Police d) The Ministry of Public Safety 2....

Special Constable Duties & Responsibilities Test Instructions: Select the best answer for each question. 1. Who has the authority to appoint a special constable? a) The municipal government b) The Commissioner or a police service board c) The Chief of Police d) The Ministry of Public Safety 2. What is the minimum age required to be appointed as a special constable? a) 16 years b) 18 years c) 21 years d) 25 years 3. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a special constable? a) Canadian citizenship or permanent residency b) Good character c) Previous experience as a police officer d) Physical and mental ability to perform the duties 4. Special constables must complete training that includes: a) De-escalation techniques b) Human rights and systemic racism c) Recognition of Ontario’s diverse communities d) All of the above 5. Under what circumstances may a special constable carry a firearm? a) If their certificate of appointment authorizes it b) If their employer provides written permission c) If they feel threatened while on duty d) If they have completed firearms training 6. A special constable’s powers and duties are outlined in: a) The Criminal Code of Canada b) Their certificate of appointment c) The Police Services Act d) The Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act 7. Special constables must follow a prescribed code of conduct. This includes: a) Upholding the law impartially b) Avoiding conflicts of interest c) Treating the public with respect d) All of the above 8. What is the maximum term length for a special constable appointment? a) 1 year b) 3 years c) 5 years d) As prescribed by regulations 9. Can a special constable perform the same duties as a police officer? a) Yes, they have full police powers b) No, they have limited law enforcement duties c) Only when working alongside a police officer d) Only in emergency situations 10. Special constables can exercise police powers: a) Anywhere in Canada b) Only in the jurisdiction specified in their appointment c) Only when directed by a police officer d) In any municipality that has a police service 11. Which of the following duties may a special constable be assigned? a) Prisoner transportation b) Court security c) Bylaw enforcement d) All of the above 12. What happens if a special constable leaves the employer specified in their appointment? a) They must apply for a transfer b) Their appointment is automatically terminated c) They have 60 days to find new employment d) Their certificate of appointment is amended 13. Who may suspend or terminate a special constable’s appointment? a) The employer b) The Commissioner or the police service board c) The provincial government d) The Chief of Police 14. Special constables must take an oath of: a) Confidentiality b) Loyalty c) Office and secrecy d) Conduct 15. When working outside their assigned jurisdiction, special constables must: a) Notify the local police service b) Carry a letter of authorization c) Receive approval from the Ministry of Justice d) Wear a different uniform 16. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a special constable? a) Investigating major crimes b) Enforcing municipal bylaws c) Maintaining security at courthouses d) Transporting individuals in custody 17. Can a special constable be reappointed after their term expires? a) No, they must reapply as a new candidate b) Yes, if they continue to meet the requirements c) Only after taking a refresher course d) Only if they have a police background 18. What type of training is required for all special constables? a) Firearms training b) First aid and de-escalation techniques c) Advanced investigative training d) Surveillance tactics 19. What must a special constable do before exercising their powers in another jurisdiction? a) Obtain a new certificate of appointment b) Notify the local police commander c) Request permission from their employer d) File a report with the Ministry of Justice 20. A special constable’s authority is determined by: a) Their employer’s policies b) The conditions set in their certificate of appointment c) The discretion of police officers d) Their years of experience 21. Can special constables enforce all aspects of the Highway Traffic Act? a) Yes, they have the same authority as police officers b) No, only within the scope defined in their appointment c) Only when working with a traffic unit d) Only in emergencies 22. If a special constable’s certificate of appointment is amended, they must: a) Reapply for the position b) Accept the changes without question c) Be given written notice and an opportunity to respond d) Complete additional training 23. What is required for a special constable to carry any weapon or prescribed equipment? a) A written request from their employer b) Authorization in their certificate of appointment c) A background in law enforcement d) Completion of a weapons training course 24. A special constable’s primary responsibility is to: a) Provide community policing b) Assist in law enforcement as per their appointment c) Conduct independent investigations d) Replace police officers in high-risk situations 25. What is the role of a special constable in court security? a) To prosecute cases b) To provide security for court facilities c) To investigate crimes related to court proceedings d) To act as a judge’s assistant 26. What happens if a special constable violates the code of conduct? a) Immediate termination b) A review by the police service board or Commissioner c) A mandatory training course d) A fine from the Ministry of Justice 27. Special constables employed by a municipality must: a) Be under the direction of local police b) Report directly to the city council c) Work independently of law enforcement agencies d) Follow the rules of their private employer only 28. When may a special constable make an arrest? a) Only when ordered by a police officer b) Only when their certificate of appointment allows it c) Whenever they witness a crime d) Only for traffic violations 29. Which of the following is a reason a special constable’s appointment may be terminated? a) Their employer goes out of business b) They refuse to carry a firearm c) They resign or are dismissed from their position d) They request a different jurisdiction 30. Special constables must act in accordance with: a) The rules set by their employer b) The conditions in their certificate of appointment and applicable laws c) The general orders of any police officer d) The regulations of the Ministry of Transport Answer Key for Special Constable Duties & Responsibilities Test 1. b) The Commissioner or a police service board 2. b) 18 years 3. c) Previous experience as a police officer 4. d) All of the above 5. a) If their certificate of appointment authorizes it 6. b) Their certificate of appointment 7. d) All of the above 8. d) As prescribed by regulations 9. b) No, they have limited law enforcement duties 10. b) Only in the jurisdiction specified in their appointment 11. d) All of the above 12. b) Their appointment is automatically terminated 13. b) The Commissioner or the police service board 14. c) Office and secrecy 15. a) Notify the local police service 16. a) Investigating major crimes 17. b) Yes, if they continue to meet the requirements 18. b) First aid and de-escalation techniques 19. a) Obtain a new certificate of appointment 20. b) The conditions set in their certificate of appointment 21. b) No, only within the scope defined in their appointment 22. c) Be given written notice and an opportunity to respond 23. b) Authorization in their certificate of appointment 24. b) Assist in law enforcement as per their appointment 25. b) To provide security for court facilities 26. b) A review by the police service board or Commissioner 27. a) Be under the direction of local police 28. b) Only when their certificate of appointment allows it 29. c) They resign or are dismissed from their position 30. b) The conditions in their certificate of appointment and applicable laws