CRIM 251 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Ontario Provincial Police, Juvenile Delinquency
30 May 2013
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Officers drawn from untrained, strong white males. Given a uniform, a billy club and a beat. Were told to simply protect their beat. Few communication techniques, used whistles and call boxes to communicate. No police cars, only for use by police chief. Paid very poorly, hence why they recruited poorer people. Police were bought off, paid off, to either overlook certain deeds or to deliver protection. Hired imposing white men and no real recruiting process. High political influence, if you crossed a politician you would be fired. Period of high crime, high unreported of violent crime. Formalized recruitment process (skills required, background checks. The number of police officers almost tripled from the political era. Paid much more than in political reform, reducing corruptions. Formalized training in academies, as well as firearms training. Brought in standard uniforms, and made sure they were comfortable. Police cars were brought in, as well as radios.
