Question 1

Which province implemented significant reforms in police oversight and accountability because of the death of Crystal Taman?

Accepted Answer

Manitoba implemented significant reforms in police oversight and accountability following the death of Crystal Taman. Her death in a traffic collision involving an off-duty police officer led to a public inquiry, which in turn resulted in calls for changes to how police actions are overseen in the province.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the means through which Canadian police services are held accountable?

Accepted Answer

Global accountability is not a means through which Canadian police services are held accountable. Canadian police services are primarily held accountable through mechanisms at the local, regional, or national level within Canada, not on a global scale.

Question 3

How many categories can police misconduct be grouped into?

Accepted Answer

Police misconduct can be grouped into four main categories: procedural misconduct, discriminatory misconduct, sexual misconduct, and violent misconduct.

Question 4

During a road check,officers see a driver throw an unidentified item out of his car.The officers learn that the driver is a parolee and they find a small package of drugs in the ditch upon investigation.To ensure the return of a dangerous criminal to prison,the officers lie at his parole hearing,testifying they clearly saw him discard the drugs-a direct violation of his release.What type of police misconduct does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Noble cause corruption occurs when law enforcement officers violate laws or ethical standards in order to achieve a "good" outcome, such as ensuring a dangerous criminal is returned to prison. In this scenario, the officers lie about witnessing the parolee discard drugs to ensure his incarceration, which is a classic example of noble cause corruption.

Question 5

Which of the following is defined as "how behaviour is defined as right or wrong"?

Accepted Answer

Ethics is the study of how behaviour is defined as right or wrong.

Question 6

Which statement describes a disadvantage of the "Police Investigation and Civilian Review/Monitoring" model of police complaints and investigations of police officer misconduct?

Accepted Answer

The "Police Investigation and Civilian Review/Monitoring" model relies on police to conduct initial investigations, making it dependent on the police's willingness and thoroughness in investigating complaints, which can be a significant disadvantage if the police are not cooperative or if there is a conflict of interest.

Question 7

During a raid on a drug house,an officer finds a stack of money amounting to $105,500.Rather than report all $105,500,the officer "pockets" $5,000 and reports that only $100,500 was found.What category of police misconduct does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

Abuse of discretionary powers and authority involves the misuse of authority granted to police officers, such as the authority to seize property. In this case, the officer abused his authority by pocketing $5,000 of the seized money.

Question 8

Which of the following is defined as "misconduct by a police service"?

Accepted Answer

The term "rotten orchards" is used to describe systemic misconduct within a police service, suggesting that the problem is not limited to individual officers (rotten apples) but extends to the environment or culture of the police organization itself.

Question 9

An officer "plants" evidence during a police raid,hoping to guarantee that charges will be laid against an alleged drug-trafficker the officer has been trying to "bust" for years.What category of police misconduct does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Planting evidence directly interferes with the legal process, making it an action that undermines the administration of justice. This act corrupts the integrity of the judicial system by fabricating evidence to secure a conviction, thereby distorting the truth and potentially leading to the wrongful conviction of an individual.

Question 10

Which of the following concepts is defined as "provisions that set out how police services are to be maintained and delivered"?

Accepted Answer

Policing standards are defined as provisions that outline how police services should be maintained and delivered, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to law enforcement across different jurisdictions.

Question 11

Which model of police complaints and investigations of police officer misconduct might be viewed by some as undermining the authority and responsibility of police management?

Accepted Answer

The independent model, which involves external bodies or agencies conducting investigations into police misconduct, might be viewed by some as undermining the authority and responsibility of police management because it takes the process out of the hands of the police organization itself. This external oversight can be perceived as a lack of trust in the police to manage their own affairs.

Question 12

Which of the following is defined as "a policy that establishes standards of behaviour for police officers"?

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics is a policy that establishes standards of behaviour for police officers, guiding their professional conduct and decision-making.

Question 13

Which of the following is defined as "misconduct by an individual police officer"?

Accepted Answer

The term "rotten apple" is used to describe misconduct by an individual police officer, suggesting that the individual is bad but not necessarily indicative of a systemic problem within the police force.

Question 14

Which of the following is defined as "an oversight body of the RCMP that hears appeals from RCMP officers who have been disciplined"?

Accepted Answer

The RCMP External Review Committee is an independent agency that reviews disciplinary and discharge and demotion decisions involving Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members, providing an oversight mechanism for internal disciplinary actions.

Question 15

The RCMP allows their internal investigation unit to conduct an investigation of misconduct against a fellow RCMP officer.What model of public complaints and investigations of police officer misconduct is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The RCMP allows their internal investigation unit...

Question 16

Two police officers and a jail guard sat back,watched,and failed to intervene while two men who were sharing accommodation in the drunk tank beat each other up.What category of police misconduct does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

The officers and guard failed to intervene in a violent situation, which breaches the standards of professional conduct expected in their roles.

Question 17

Which of the following is defined as "the legislative framework for police services"?

Accepted Answer

Police acts are the legislative framework that outlines the responsibilities, powers, and organization of police services.

Question 18

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)are asked to conduct a criminal investigation into a case involving an RCMP officer.What model of public complaints and investigations of police officer misconduct is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)are asked to...

Question 19

Following an investigation into police officer misconduct,there is widespread public belief that the complaint was not taken seriously.Which model of police complaints and investigations of police officer misconduct does this concern exemplify?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following an investigation into police officer misconduct,there...

Question 20

Which statement describes the use of existing models of police complaints and investigations of police officer misconduct in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Concerns about the adequacy of the police complaints process for Aboriginal people in Canada have been raised, highlighting issues of systemic bias and the need for reforms to ensure fairness and justice for all communities.

Quiz 4: Police Ethics and Accountability