CC102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Private Army, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Ontario Provincial Police
Document Summary
Chapter 4 the structure and roles of the police. Direct extension from the queen; obligation represent a fair representation to. First exposure to the criminal justice system uphold the law. Making decisions on the spot to how a case should proceed. Somewhat representative of public concern includes common law, statute law etc. to make sure they are not violated. History of policing: enforced without police forces. Mostly informal policing by community residents ad-hoc policing. 1840s we started to see a mandate for police officers. Apprehend criminals; people who are suspected of crimes. 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. Was established because there was no policing in the northwest territories; was a monumental task. About 70,000 police officers across canada not evenly dispersed. Number of police officers increased over the past decade.
