Police Powers

Police Powers

Open Ended

For any of today's success criteria, tell me something you already know:

• Describe the role of police in society and in criminal cases
• Identify the roles of Protective service officers
• Explain when a suspect can be arrested without a warrant
• Explain when a person is likely to be arrested with a warrant
• Describe the steps involved in carrying out an arrest
• Distinguish between the types of searches police can conduct
• Explain two rights that individuals have in relation to arrest and/or searches.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are a role of the police

• Preserve the peace

• Serve the community and the law

• Prevent crime and apprehend offenders

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for examining evidence at a crime scene?

• Police officers

• Forensic officers

• All of the above

• None of the above

Open Ended

How do you think that the Neighbourhood Watch and Crime Stoppers programs assist in keeping the community safe?

Open Ended

Police have been provided with additional powers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Can you think of any examples of them abusing this power? Do you think it is fair that they have these additional powers?

Open Ended

Police have to reasonably believe that a person has committed an indictable offence to arrest them without a warrant. Using your knowledge from this course, what does "reasonably" mean?

Open Ended

When can police conduct a search without a warrant?

Open Ended

When can police conduct a search without a warrant?