PF-333

Police Powers 1

This course will examine pertinent sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their impact on Canadian criminal procedure. Citizen and police arrest and release authorities, police powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, and the use and implications of police discretion will be the main themes of the course. The student will become familiar with police terminology and with the documentation required to affect arrest and release. A focus on police governance and accountability will also be examined. Issues related to the Police Services Act, police complaints, First Nations policing, and management and labour will be discussed.

Credit Hours

42

Min. Grade

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