Question 1

Community-based strategic policing describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  an evolving model of policing in Canada. 
B)  the community's response to take over its own policing needs. 
C)  a new policing initiative run by the federal government. 
D)  the current model of policing. 
A)  an evolving model of policing in Canada. 
B)  the community's response to take over its own policing needs. 
C)  a new policing initiative run by the federal government. 
D)  the current model of policing. A

Question 2

Discuss the mechanisms that exist in Canada to ensure police accountability.

Accepted Answer

The mechanisms that exist in Canada to ensure police accountability include police commissions, boards, and agencies established under provisions of the various police acts or, for RCMP officers, the RCMP Act exist as a measure of external oversight of policing. Boards and commissions ensure accountability at both the municipal and provincial level.

Question 3

Aboriginal police services and their officers:

Accepted Answer

A)  operates exclusively under the supervision of the RCMP. 
B)  do not have the same authority and power as municipal, provincial, and RCMP police. 
C)  are autonomous and have full power and authority to enforce all laws, including the Criminal Code, on reserve lands. 
D)  are responsible and accountable to the National Aboriginal Police Commission. 
A)  operates exclusively under the supervision of the RCMP. 
B)  do not have the same authority and power as municipal, provincial, and RCMP police. 
C)  are autonomous and have full power and authority to enforce all laws, including the Criminal Code, on reserve lands. 
D)  are responsible and accountable to the National Aboriginal Police Commission. C

Question 4

Explain how recent changes in the crime context have resulted in a change in policing.

Accepted Answer

Recent changes in the crime context have

Question 5

What do you think is the relationship between community policing and the public's trust in the police to investigate complaints against themselves? What are some of the methods that a police agency can remain both accountable and transparent to the public?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
In jurisdicti

Question 6

The "growing crisis in human resources" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability for police to attract women and visible minorities into policing. 
B)  the need for police agencies to establish summer police camps and cadet programs. 
C)  the trend for new police officers to select specialty sections over general duty patrol. 
D)  the need for recruitment and retention of police officers. 
A)  the inability for police to attract women and visible minorities into policing. 
B)  the need for police agencies to establish summer police camps and cadet programs. 
C)  the trend for new police officers to select specialty sections over general duty patrol. 
D)  the need for recruitment and retention of police officers.

Question 7

Statistics on Canadian crime trends indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is an upward trend in reported crime. 
B)  there has been a decline in reported crime. 
C)  the rates of violent crime have shown an upward trend. 
D)  property crimes have increased. 
A)  there is an upward trend in reported crime. 
B)  there has been a decline in reported crime. 
C)  the rates of violent crime have shown an upward trend. 
D)  property crimes have increased.

Question 8

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:

Accepted Answer

A)  sets out the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments in the area of criminal justice. 
B)  sets out the criminal laws and procedures for the administration of justice. 
C)  is concerned primarily with nonlegal issues. 
D)  sets out basic rights and freedoms for citizens. 
A)  sets out the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments in the area of criminal justice. 
B)  sets out the criminal laws and procedures for the administration of justice. 
C)  is concerned primarily with nonlegal issues. 
D)  sets out basic rights and freedoms for citizens.

Question 9

There are only two independent provincial police forces in Canada: the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Private security officers in Canada:

Accepted Answer

A)  outnumber public police officers 
B)  are permitted to wear sidearms. 
C)  have no powers of arrest or detention. 
D)  operate under the supervision of public police services. 
A)  outnumber public police officers 
B)  are permitted to wear sidearms. 
C)  have no powers of arrest or detention. 
D)  operate under the supervision of public police services.

Question 11

In Ontario, the Integrated Justice System Initiative is designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prosecute individuals that have committed crimes throughout the province. 
B)  coordinate drug trafficking offences and other serious crimes. 
C)  facilitate a seamless flow of information among justice agencies. 
D)  provide direction to police services in the area of charge approval. 
A)  prosecute individuals that have committed crimes throughout the province. 
B)  coordinate drug trafficking offences and other serious crimes. 
C)  facilitate a seamless flow of information among justice agencies. 
D)  provide direction to police services in the area of charge approval.

Question 12

Historically, police services have given little attention to issues of leadership and professionalism. Promotion and security were a function of longevity rather than level of education and specific qualifications and achievements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain why is it necessary to continually examine the contemporary roles of the police?

Accepted Answer

It is necessary to continually examine t

Question 14

Policing is the largest component of the Canadian criminal justice system and, accordingly, has the biggest slice of funding, at $9.9 billion annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is Canada's Integrated Justice Information Initiative and what are its objectives?

Accepted Answer

The Integrated Justice System Initiative

Question 16

In Canada, female officers make up roughly:

Accepted Answer

A)  35% of all police officers 
B)  10% of all police officers including visible minority officers 
C)  15% of all police officers and roughly 95% of police civilian employees 
D)  18.5 % of all police officers 
A)  35% of all police officers 
B)  10% of all police officers including visible minority officers 
C)  15% of all police officers and roughly 95% of police civilian employees 
D)  18.5 % of all police officers

Question 17

Discuss the contexts of police work in Canada noting their implications for policing.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary. The following

Question 18

Reflect upon the "Trends in Policing". What developments are occurring in Canadian society that will likely result in new trends in policing?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 13 trends in policin

Question 19

The community policing model is often described as a "full service" model in that it attempts to provide a broad range of comprehensive services to the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The "S.I.U." in Ontario, is perhaps the best example in Canada of:

Accepted Answer

A)  how policing has changed since September 11, 2001. 
B)  external civilian review of police activities. 
C)  a specialized policing unit. 
D)  the contemporary role of policing. 
A)  how policing has changed since September 11, 2001. 
B)  external civilian review of police activities. 
C)  a specialized policing unit. 
D)  the contemporary role of policing.

Community-based strategic policing describes:

Discuss the mechanisms that exist in Canada to ensure police accountability.

Aboriginal police services and their officers:

Explain how recent changes in the crime context have resulted in a change in policing.

What do you think is the relationship between community policing and the public's trust in the police to investigate complaints against themselves? What are some of the methods that a police agency can remain both accountable and transparent to the public?

The "growing crisis in human resources" refers to:

Statistics on Canadian crime trends indicate that:

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:

There are only two independent provincial police forces in Canada: the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).

Private security officers in Canada:

In Ontario, the Integrated Justice System Initiative is designed to:

Historically, police services have given little attention to issues of leadership and professionalism. Promotion and security were a function of longevity rather than level of education and specific qualifications and achievements.

Explain why is it necessary to continually examine the contemporary roles of the police?

Policing is the largest component of the Canadian criminal justice system and, accordingly, has the biggest slice of funding, at $9.9 billion annually.

What is Canada's Integrated Justice Information Initiative and what are its objectives?

In Canada, female officers make up roughly:

Discuss the contexts of police work in Canada noting their implications for policing.

Reflect upon the "Trends in Policing". What developments are occurring in Canadian society that will likely result in new trends in policing?

The community policing model is often described as a "full service" model in that it attempts to provide a broad range of comprehensive services to the community.

The "S.I.U." in Ontario, is perhaps the best example in Canada of:

Evolution of Canadian Policing

What Is Community Policing

Responding to and Preventing Crime Within a Community Policing Framework

Problem-Oriented Policing

The Community Policing Police Service

Implementing Community Policing

The Community Police Officer

Restorative Justice Within a Community Policing Framework

The Community and Community Policing

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Exam 2: Understanding Community Policing

Community-based strategic policing describes:

Discuss the mechanisms that exist in Canada to ensure police accountability.

Aboriginal police services and their officers:

Explain how recent changes in the crime context have resulted in a change in policing.

What do you think is the relationship between community policing and the public's trust in the police to investigate complaints against themselves? What are some of the methods that a police agency can remain both accountable and transparent to the public?

The "growing crisis in human resources" refers to:

Statistics on Canadian crime trends indicate that:

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:

There are only two independent provincial police forces in Canada: the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).

Private security officers in Canada:

In Ontario, the Integrated Justice System Initiative is designed to:

Historically, police services have given little attention to issues of leadership and professionalism. Promotion and security were a function of longevity rather than level of education and specific qualifications and achievements.

Explain why is it necessary to continually examine the contemporary roles of the police?

Policing is the largest component of the Canadian criminal justice system and, accordingly, has the biggest slice of funding, at $9.9 billion annually.

What is Canada's Integrated Justice Information Initiative and what are its objectives?

In Canada, female officers make up roughly:

Discuss the contexts of police work in Canada noting their implications for policing.

Reflect upon the "Trends in Policing". What developments are occurring in Canadian society that will likely result in new trends in policing?

The community policing model is often described as a "full service" model in that it attempts to provide a broad range of comprehensive services to the community.

The "S.I.U." in Ontario, is perhaps the best example in Canada of:

Evolution of Canadian Policing

What Is Community Policing

Responding to and Preventing Crime Within a Community Policing Framework

Problem-Oriented Policing

The Community Policing Police Service

Implementing Community Policing

The Community Police Officer

Restorative Justice Within a Community Policing Framework

The Community and Community Policing

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