CRIM 1115 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4-7: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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Has 15 divisions plus rcmp federal headquarters. Arrangement whereby rcmp provide provincial or municipal policing services. Provincial police: -> enforces provincial law and criminal code. Activities of any individual or organization acting legally on behalf of public or private organizations or persons to maintain security or social order. Security in community between public and private police. Law reform commission of canada has identified 4 key values that form the framework within which to understand police work in canadian society: Requirement that police maintain peace/security in community while ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and human rights are respected. All citizens are entitled to policing services that contribute to their feelings of safety and security. Actions of police services and police officers are subject to review. Provisions that set out how police services are to maintained and delivered. Responding to/investigating crimes and patrolling streets to prevent offences from occurring. Preventing/controlling behaviors that disturbs the public peace, (quiet loud parties, domestic disputes,)
