LAWS 2301 Lecture : Criminal Justice System Class 5.odt
29 Mar 2012
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Upper canada, early 19th century: varied duties. Provincial police force often set up in response to disorder resulting from gold strikes in 19th century replaced by rcmp during 20th century currently ontario, quebec and parts of newfoundland have their own provincial police force. History of rcmp: north west mounted police founded in 1873. Many problems: desertion, resignation and improper conduct: replaced by the royal canadian mounted police. Police today: about 60,00 police officers across canada (believe that there are more) Lower than us, australia and great britain: largest cost item in justice system. Receives approximately 60% of the funding pie. 1 out of 5 officers is a woman. Also public transportation police (railway airport and transit) Others use provincial forces detachments or rcmp detachments. The royal canadian mounted police organized by region and operations governed by royal canadian mounted police act (1985) enforce most federal statutes. Student loans act: do not normally enforce criminal code.
