SOC326H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Ontario Provincial Police, Canadian Firearms Program, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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Soc326 structures of canadian public police and police powers. Toronto police services: 1 billion dollar budget, 7802 officers, 1449 cars, 55 motorcycles, 24 boats, 25 horses, 127 other vehicles. Today(cid:495)s agenda: structure of canadian police force, police powers. Canadian charter of rights and freedoms (1982): guarantees basic rights and freedoms, right of an accused to certain proceedings, right to not be subject to cruel and unusual punishments. Constitution act (1967): defines responsibilities of federal vs. provincial governments regarding criminal justice. Criminal code (1985): federal legislation that sets out criminal law, procedures and sentences. Rcmp police act (1985): framework for police operations. Rcmp & opp provide sub-contracted services to offer provincial and municipal services. Offer services in rural areas, often responsible for policing in aboriginal communities where they are not managed by their own forces. Enforce the criminal code, provincial statues, and municipal by-laws within the specific boundaries of a municipality.
