Introduction to Policing - Investigations and Operational Support

This set of flashcards covers essential vocabulary and concepts related to investigations and operational support in policing, as outlined in the lecture notes.

Police Use of Force

Force used by officers to gain control or compliance from a suspect.

One-Plus-One Principle

Police have the authority to use force that is one level higher than the suspect's level of force.

Reasonable and Probable Grounds

A standard that requires officers to have reasonable grounds to act when using force.

Policies governing use of force

Four principles set out by the Canadian Criminal Code regarding the use of force by police officers.

Suspect Resistance Levels

Five identified levels of resistance by suspects, ranging from cooperative to grievous bodily harm.

Search Warrant

A legal document issued by a court that authorizes police to search a specific location.

Plain View Doctrine

Allows evidence to be seized without a warrant if it is in plain view during a lawful search.

Entrapment

Occurs when law enforcement officers induce someone to commit a crime they would not have likely committed otherwise.

Covert Surveillance

Involves observing or gathering intelligence on a suspect without their knowledge.

Investigation Challenges

Issues faced by police in connecting crimes across jurisdictions due to a lack of communication.