CC102 Lecture 4: CC102 - Chapter 4 (The Structure and Roles of Police)
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Chapter 4 the structure and roles of the police. Policing is a necessary part of the justice system. The vast majority of police officers conduct themselves professionally and administer justice fairly. The police officer"s occupation is very complicated. Pre-confederation: mostly informal policing by community residents. First police officers: quebec city, mid-17th century, upper canada, early 19th century. Mandate: police conflicts between ethnic groups and employers/labourers, maintain moral standards (drunkenness/alcoholism, apprehend criminal. Often set up in response to disorder resulting from gold strikes in 19th century. Currently ontario, quebec, and parts of newfoundland have their own provincial police force. North-west mounted police found in 1873: maintain law and order, ensure orderly settlement in prairies, many problems desertion, resignation, and improper conduct. About 70,000 police officers across canada: 199 police officer per 100,000 population, lower that scotland (337), england (244), u. s (238) # of police officer increased over the past decade. # of female officers increased, 1/5 officers is a woman.
