By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:  LO1 Describe the history of policing in Canada  LO2 Identify the organization of policing in Canada  LO3 Identify the legislation that governs police in Canada  LO4 Describe the role and function of policing  LO5 Explain the recruitment, selection, and training process  LO6 Recognize the stresses related to police work  LO7 Outline types of police accountability and oversight  LO8 Identify ways in which policing is evaluated  LO9 Describe the role of private police in Canada Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. LO3 The police must follow rules and regulations when they perform their duties. These are some examples:  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms  The Police Act  The Criminal Code of Canada  Controlled Drug and Substance Act  Youth Criminal Justice Act LEGISLATION THAT GOVERNS THE POLICE

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the Constitution Act, 1982 and it identifies the rights that are guaranteed to all Canadians. The Charter  is the supreme law of Canada  influences police powers  provides protection against  unreasonable search and seizure  arbitrary detention/imprisonment Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. LO3 THE CHARTER

 Police are bound by many laws, however they are expected to use their own judgment to decide how they should intervene in a given situation.  This decision making ability is called ‘discretion’  Even though individual officers may have discretion, it is limited to ensure that the officer’s decisions are consistent with other officers across the country as well with the societal expectations. Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. LO3 POLICE DISCRETION