Quiz 1: Considering Police Work

Which of the following is defined as "legislation that includes provisions that define the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments in the area of criminal justice"? A) Constitution Act,1867 B) Canadian Criminal Code,1867 C) Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act,1867 D) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,1867

Incidents such as the planned terrorist attack against the British Columbia legislature in 2013 raise concerns about domestic terrorism.Imagine that concerned citizens petition the federal government to expand police powers,including surveillance on individuals who pose a threat to the safety and security of Canadians.Opponents of this petition argue the expansion of police powers will result in Canadian citizens losing their rights and freedoms as the government will increasingly use the police to protect their own interests.What perspective on the role of the police do the opponents support? A) social contract B) moral contract C) radical perspective D) critical perspective

Which of the following is defined as,"secretive police investigative activities and surveillance of persons and groups deemed to be a threat to the stability and status quo of the state"? A) biased policing B) political policing C) bureaucratic policing D) discriminatory policing

What four key values did the Law Reform Commission of Canada identify as forming the framework for police work in Canada? A) justness,fairness,transparency,efficacy B) justice,equality,transparency,efficacious C) justice,equality,accountability,efficiency D) justness,fairness,accountability,efficiency

Which statement exemplifies the key value of "justice" identified by the Law Reform Commission of Canada in their framework for police work in Canada? A) ensuring that services are cost-effective in meeting performance targets B) ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and human rights are respected C) ensuring that organizational actions and police officer actions are subject to review D) ensuring that all citizens are entitled to policing services that contribute to their feelings of safety and security

A police officer arrests a high-profile drug dealer.What major area of police activities does this exemplify? A) service B) enforcement C) crime control D) order maintenance

Officers Smith and Johnson spend their entire shift providing assistance to homeless persons,persons with mental health issues,and at-risk juveniles,including locating housing and treatment services for these individuals.What phenomenon has contributed to this type of police role? A) uploading B) backloading C) frontloading D) downloading

Constable Smith spends her shift assisting a man who is experiencing a psychotic episode and ends up getting him admitted to a local psychiatric hospital.What concept does this exemplify? A) diversification B) interoperability C) moral authority D) procedural justice

What percentage of the Canadian population is foreign-born? A) 6 percent B) 9 percent C) 12 percent D) 15 percent

As of 2011,what percentage of the Canadian population was comprised of visible minorities? A) 5 percent B) 10 percent C) 15 percent D) 20 percent

A key feature of Canada is diversity.Which of the following is NOT an important piece of legislation as it pertains to policing the diverse population within Canada? A) Access to Information Act B) Canadian Human Rights Act C) Canadian Multiculturalism Act D) Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Defence counsel in a high-profile case has requested background information on the officer who arrested their client for aggravated assault,alleging the officer's history of misconduct is vital to their client's case.What decision of the Supreme Court of Canada determined that disclosure extends to the defence counsel being provided with this information? A) R v.Johnson,2007 B) R.v.McNeil,2009 C) R.v.O'Connor,1995 D) R.v.Stinchcombe,1991

A local gang member is seriously assaulted by a rival gang member and decides not to report the crime to the local police.What does this underreporting contribute to? A) skewed net-widening B) the diversion of cases C) the dark figure of crime D) decreased interoperability

How much did policing costs increase in Canada between the years 2002 and 2012? A) 14 percent B) 24 percent C) 34 percent D) 44 percent

According to the textbook,which of the following is NOT one of the factors that contribute to the "dark figure of crime" phenomenon? A) Some crimes have no direct victim. B) Some crime victims are unwilling to report crimes to the police. C) There are not sufficient police resources to discover unreported crimes. D) Many of the conflicts to which police officers respond are resolved informally without any criminal charges being laid.

As of 2014,what was the estimated total annual cost associated with crime,victimization,and the criminal justice system in Canada? A) $65 million B) $85 million C) $65 billion D) $85 billion

How much did the crime rate decrease in Canada between 2002 and 2012? A) 17 percent B) 27 percent C) 37 percent D) 47 percent

Studies in the U.S.have found that,all else being equal,a 10 percent reduction in the size of a typical police service has been found to lead to an increase in certain offences.How much does the rate of robbery increase when there is a 10 percent reduction in the size of the police service? A) 6 percent B) 9 percent C) 12 percent D) 15 percent

Studies in the U.S.have found that,all else being equal,a 10 percent reduction in the size of a typical police service has been found to lead to an increase in certain offences.How much does the rate of serious assaults increase when there is a 10 percent reduction in the size of the police service? A) 3 percent B) 6 percent C) 9 percent D) 12 percent

A police officer uses force to arrest a suspect and the video is posted to a social media website by an onlooker within two hours of the incident.What key concept in the study of police work does this exemplify? A) the cost-benefits of policing B) the changing boundaries of policing C) the increasing visibility of the police D) the transparency and accountability of the police

Policing is the "activities of any individual or organization acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations or persons to maintain security or social order while empowered by either public or private contract,regulations or policies,written or verbal."

No other piece of legislation has had as strong an impact on the powers and activities of the police as The Constitution Act,1867.

Police officers experience conflict in carrying out their duties because they are expected to protect both public order and individual rights.

Police officers spend most of their time enforcing the law and much less time attending to order maintenance activities.

Police officers,military officers,and correctional officers are the only criminal justice personnel in Canada with the authority to use force.

The rates of violent crime in Canada are highest in remote,Northern Aboriginal and Inuit communities.

Canada's homicide rate is at its lowest level since the 1960s.

The costs of the Canadian justice system increased by 45 percent between 2002 and 2012.

Griffiths defines police legitimacy as "neutral,fair,and respectful decision-making procedures employed by police agencies."

"Trial by YouTube" refers to citizens judging the appropriateness of police decision making based on video clips posted to social media websites.

Define policing and briefly discuss three influences on the role and activities of the police.

Discuss the importance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,the Constitution Act,and the Criminal Code with respect to police practices in Canada.Further,discuss the challenges police services face in finding a balance between maintaining public safety and security and adhering to the rule of law and ensuring citizen rights.

Describe the differences between the social contract perspective on the role of the police and the radical perspective on the role of the police,and discuss which perspective you support.