FSC100 Exam: Questions/Solutions (Expert Answered)
When did major shift in policing methodology occur? Right Ans - 1800s,
North America and Europe. formal establishment of uniformed/salaried
police.
Definition of Policing Right Ans - People powered by the state to enforce
laws
Parliament role? Right Ans - Creates laws that police enforce on behalf of
the government and people
Modern Police Forces are influenced by? Right Ans - Influenced policing in
CA and the US, including the City of Glasgow and the Metropolitan Police of
London
Sir Robert Peel (Father of Modern Policing) Right Ans - Established the 1st
modern police force in UK, London Metropolitan Police, by creating the
Metropolitan Police Act 1829 and establishing a list of policing principles.
"The police act on behalf of the public"
Purpose of Police Right Ans - To act on behalf of the public and maintain
public trust
Detective Right Ans - Specializes in finding who and why of crime,
cooperative work within police agencies.
Structure of police then vs now Right Ans - Then: volunteer based. case by
case, won't act unless asked
Now: structured, uniformed, different levels of police have different levels of
jurisdiction, all police have the same authority.
Role of police then vs now Right Ans - Then: railroad security, prevent
crime, riots, horse thieving, and labour strikes
Now: prevent crime by public presence, patrol streets, investigate crime as
public service
First Police Force in North America Right Ans - Toronto "York" in 1834, the
first structured, uniformed police organization
, Northwest Mounted Police (RCMP) Right Ans - Result of confederation,
incorporated all of Canada
Standards for Police Services are governed by? Right Ans - Governed by
provincial legislation, recommendations, and professional practice
Which jurisdiction level is responsible for majority of police services? Right
Ans - Municipality.
Which 3 provinces allow RCMP and provincial police to act as local police in
remote areas? Right Ans - Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador
How can police arrest suspects from a different province? Right Ans -
Arrest based on reasonable and probable grounds instead of execute warrant.
Why do Canada utilize larger police agencies instead of local police for every
town/city? Right Ans - Easier to standardize training and resources, more
economically sustainable.
Source of police standards in Ontario Right Ans - Police Services Act of
Ontario
Role of Ontario Ministry of Community and Correctional Services Right Ans
- Establishes, maintains, operates and monitors adult correctional institutions
and probation and parole offices.
Philosophies Regarding Crime (2) Right Ans - Atavism (Caeser Lombroso):
criminals were born to commit crimes due to biological traits and genetic
makeup
Positivism (Alexandre Lacassagne): crime is a product of social
causes/environment
Recidivism Right Ans - repeating offenses
Targeted Policing Right Ans - Creating targeted policing areas to address
elevated crime and using crime analytics
When did major shift in policing methodology occur? Right Ans - 1800s,
North America and Europe. formal establishment of uniformed/salaried
police.
Definition of Policing Right Ans - People powered by the state to enforce
laws
Parliament role? Right Ans - Creates laws that police enforce on behalf of
the government and people
Modern Police Forces are influenced by? Right Ans - Influenced policing in
CA and the US, including the City of Glasgow and the Metropolitan Police of
London
Sir Robert Peel (Father of Modern Policing) Right Ans - Established the 1st
modern police force in UK, London Metropolitan Police, by creating the
Metropolitan Police Act 1829 and establishing a list of policing principles.
"The police act on behalf of the public"
Purpose of Police Right Ans - To act on behalf of the public and maintain
public trust
Detective Right Ans - Specializes in finding who and why of crime,
cooperative work within police agencies.
Structure of police then vs now Right Ans - Then: volunteer based. case by
case, won't act unless asked
Now: structured, uniformed, different levels of police have different levels of
jurisdiction, all police have the same authority.
Role of police then vs now Right Ans - Then: railroad security, prevent
crime, riots, horse thieving, and labour strikes
Now: prevent crime by public presence, patrol streets, investigate crime as
public service
First Police Force in North America Right Ans - Toronto "York" in 1834, the
first structured, uniformed police organization
, Northwest Mounted Police (RCMP) Right Ans - Result of confederation,
incorporated all of Canada
Standards for Police Services are governed by? Right Ans - Governed by
provincial legislation, recommendations, and professional practice
Which jurisdiction level is responsible for majority of police services? Right
Ans - Municipality.
Which 3 provinces allow RCMP and provincial police to act as local police in
remote areas? Right Ans - Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador
How can police arrest suspects from a different province? Right Ans -
Arrest based on reasonable and probable grounds instead of execute warrant.
Why do Canada utilize larger police agencies instead of local police for every
town/city? Right Ans - Easier to standardize training and resources, more
economically sustainable.
Source of police standards in Ontario Right Ans - Police Services Act of
Ontario
Role of Ontario Ministry of Community and Correctional Services Right Ans
- Establishes, maintains, operates and monitors adult correctional institutions
and probation and parole offices.
Philosophies Regarding Crime (2) Right Ans - Atavism (Caeser Lombroso):
criminals were born to commit crimes due to biological traits and genetic
makeup
Positivism (Alexandre Lacassagne): crime is a product of social
causes/environment
Recidivism Right Ans - repeating offenses
Targeted Policing Right Ans - Creating targeted policing areas to address
elevated crime and using crime analytics
