SMC Exam #1 questions with verified
answers graded A+ already passed
What is the DECIDE model suitable for? - correct answer ✔✔Making operational and
administrative decisions.
What is the main goal of DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔To train your mind to think critically
before you act.
What to take into consideration when using DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔What is the main goal
of DECIDE
To train your mind to think critically before you act.
What to take into consideration when using DECIDE
Officer safety, safety of the public, law, policy, and ethics.
What is in the centre of the DECIDE model? - correct answer ✔✔The VPD's mission, vision and
values
What is the first D in DECIDE? - correct answer ✔✔Determine the situation by gathering
information
What is the first E in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Establish threats and risks of the situation
What is the C in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Consider legal, and policy requirements which may
apply in the situation.
What is the I in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Identify options and formulate a plan
, What is the second D in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Develop and implement a plan of action
What is the second E in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Evaluate and monitor your decision
DECIDE decision should be able to withstand scrutiny. What should you ask of yourself? - correct
answer ✔✔Could I explain my decision to a loved one? How well will I sleep tonight?What
would the headline be?
When was the constitution enacted - correct answer ✔✔1982
What does the constitution provide (policing wise?) - correct answer ✔✔provides federal and
provincial governments jurisdiction over policing
What does the federal government have the authority to do - correct answer ✔✔make Laws for
the Peace, Order, and good Government of Canada
Provincial legislation - police act - correct answer ✔✔governs the creation of municipal police
forces, resources to/for policing, detention of prisoners, creation of a Police Board and
responsibilities among other matters
police act - independence - correct answer ✔✔the police in general and the chief constable
must be seen to be operating in an unbiased, impartial, and fair manner
police act - accountability - correct answer ✔✔The police have a responsibility to act in
accordance with the law and are subject to judicial scrutiny
Section 35 of the police act - correct answer ✔✔refers to SMC's, and the roles/restriction that
are associated with the role
answers graded A+ already passed
What is the DECIDE model suitable for? - correct answer ✔✔Making operational and
administrative decisions.
What is the main goal of DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔To train your mind to think critically
before you act.
What to take into consideration when using DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔What is the main goal
of DECIDE
To train your mind to think critically before you act.
What to take into consideration when using DECIDE
Officer safety, safety of the public, law, policy, and ethics.
What is in the centre of the DECIDE model? - correct answer ✔✔The VPD's mission, vision and
values
What is the first D in DECIDE? - correct answer ✔✔Determine the situation by gathering
information
What is the first E in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Establish threats and risks of the situation
What is the C in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Consider legal, and policy requirements which may
apply in the situation.
What is the I in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Identify options and formulate a plan
, What is the second D in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Develop and implement a plan of action
What is the second E in DECIDE - correct answer ✔✔Evaluate and monitor your decision
DECIDE decision should be able to withstand scrutiny. What should you ask of yourself? - correct
answer ✔✔Could I explain my decision to a loved one? How well will I sleep tonight?What
would the headline be?
When was the constitution enacted - correct answer ✔✔1982
What does the constitution provide (policing wise?) - correct answer ✔✔provides federal and
provincial governments jurisdiction over policing
What does the federal government have the authority to do - correct answer ✔✔make Laws for
the Peace, Order, and good Government of Canada
Provincial legislation - police act - correct answer ✔✔governs the creation of municipal police
forces, resources to/for policing, detention of prisoners, creation of a Police Board and
responsibilities among other matters
police act - independence - correct answer ✔✔the police in general and the chief constable
must be seen to be operating in an unbiased, impartial, and fair manner
police act - accountability - correct answer ✔✔The police have a responsibility to act in
accordance with the law and are subject to judicial scrutiny
Section 35 of the police act - correct answer ✔✔refers to SMC's, and the roles/restriction that
are associated with the role
