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Under what circumstances can a search be conducted incident to investigative detention?
correct answers If the officer reasonably believes their safety or the safety of others is at risk
What does the term 'Roadway' refer to, as per the HTA? correct answers The part of the
highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, excluding the
shoulder
What is the primary aim of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) regarding the publication
of the identity of young persons involved in the criminal justice system? correct answers To
protect the identity of young persons, with exceptions for situations where publication is
deemed necessary for public safety.
Which of the given drivers are exempt from wearing a seatbelt according to HTA Sec
106(6)? correct answers Persons of a certain size
When is the spine most vulnerable? correct answers Flexed and rotated
What is the maximum fine that must not be exceeded when serving a certificate of offence on
a person before court? correct answers $1000 excluding court costs and the victim surcharge
What is the actual danger area for a vehicle stop? correct answers Rearward danger area
When engaging in a foot pursuit, effective communication is key to officer and public safety;
however, officers need NOT communicate with: correct answers The media
What is the role of the police in response to elder abuse? correct answers They must be aware
of the different forms of abuse and know what actions are required.
What is the purpose of the Ontario Public-Police Interactions Training Aid? correct answers
To provide training and context to understand police officers' decisions during public
interactions.
What can a person do if their rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Charter have been
infringed or denied? correct answers Apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain a
remedy
What is the appropriate charge for a driver leaving a shopping mall parking lot with a stop
sign at the exit, making a left turn onto a highway and colliding with an oncoming car?
correct answers Fail to Yield From Private Drive s139(1) HTA
What is the overall mission of ICEN? correct answers To improve communication in
potentially volatile situations
What must be proved in a criminal case after an information is commenced? correct answers
Facts in issue
Where should an officer position themselves during a vehicle stop? correct answers Actual
danger area
, One of the key elements in a criminal harassment is to: correct answers cause the victim to
reasonable fear for their safety
Lessons learned from active shooter incidents illustrate the importance of: correct answers of
Immediate Rapid Deployment (IRD) in response
What is the test for 'reasonable grounds' for arrest? correct answers There must be such facts
as would cause a reasonable person to believe that the suspect has committed or is about to
commit an offence
Which of the following is true regarding officers' notes in investigations? correct answers
Officers have a duty to prepare accurate, detailed, and comprehensive notes
Prescription sleeping meds may cause: correct answers depression, further exacerbating sleep
issues.
What is the potential risk associated with direct close-range spray of pepper spray? correct
answers Causing more serious eye irritation by attacking the cornea with a concentrated
stream of liquid
What does NRA stand for in the context of Officer Safety? correct answers Acceptable Risk
Effective Necessary
What percentage of officers wearing duty belts experience chronic lower back pain? correct
answers 86
What should be considered in the decision to detain the accused by Justice? correct answers
Is the continued detention necessary for the safety of the victim (and the public)
What are examples of distractions that constitute careless driving? correct answers Eating,
applying makeup, reading
Under what circumstances should evidence be excluded? correct answers If the evidence was
obtained in a manner that infringed or denied any rights or freedoms guaranteed by the
Charter
What should be included when making a late entry in the notebook? correct answers A brief
summary of the event and the reason for the late entry
What does a "legal justification" or "excuse" mean in court? correct answers A sufficient or
acceptable excuse or explanation made in court that justifies an otherwise illegal/criminal act
According to the legislation, when should an officer use an aerosol weapon like OC spray?
correct answers Only when alternatives present a risk of injury to the subject or police officer
What constitutes disarming a police officer? correct answers Taking or attempting to take a
weapon without the officer's consent
Under what circumstances can a search be conducted incident to investigative detention?
correct answers If the officer reasonably believes their safety or the safety of others is at risk
What does the term 'Roadway' refer to, as per the HTA? correct answers The part of the
highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, excluding the
shoulder
What is the primary aim of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) regarding the publication
of the identity of young persons involved in the criminal justice system? correct answers To
protect the identity of young persons, with exceptions for situations where publication is
deemed necessary for public safety.
Which of the given drivers are exempt from wearing a seatbelt according to HTA Sec
106(6)? correct answers Persons of a certain size
When is the spine most vulnerable? correct answers Flexed and rotated
What is the maximum fine that must not be exceeded when serving a certificate of offence on
a person before court? correct answers $1000 excluding court costs and the victim surcharge
What is the actual danger area for a vehicle stop? correct answers Rearward danger area
When engaging in a foot pursuit, effective communication is key to officer and public safety;
however, officers need NOT communicate with: correct answers The media
What is the role of the police in response to elder abuse? correct answers They must be aware
of the different forms of abuse and know what actions are required.
What is the purpose of the Ontario Public-Police Interactions Training Aid? correct answers
To provide training and context to understand police officers' decisions during public
interactions.
What can a person do if their rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Charter have been
infringed or denied? correct answers Apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain a
remedy
What is the appropriate charge for a driver leaving a shopping mall parking lot with a stop
sign at the exit, making a left turn onto a highway and colliding with an oncoming car?
correct answers Fail to Yield From Private Drive s139(1) HTA
What is the overall mission of ICEN? correct answers To improve communication in
potentially volatile situations
What must be proved in a criminal case after an information is commenced? correct answers
Facts in issue
Where should an officer position themselves during a vehicle stop? correct answers Actual
danger area
, One of the key elements in a criminal harassment is to: correct answers cause the victim to
reasonable fear for their safety
Lessons learned from active shooter incidents illustrate the importance of: correct answers of
Immediate Rapid Deployment (IRD) in response
What is the test for 'reasonable grounds' for arrest? correct answers There must be such facts
as would cause a reasonable person to believe that the suspect has committed or is about to
commit an offence
Which of the following is true regarding officers' notes in investigations? correct answers
Officers have a duty to prepare accurate, detailed, and comprehensive notes
Prescription sleeping meds may cause: correct answers depression, further exacerbating sleep
issues.
What is the potential risk associated with direct close-range spray of pepper spray? correct
answers Causing more serious eye irritation by attacking the cornea with a concentrated
stream of liquid
What does NRA stand for in the context of Officer Safety? correct answers Acceptable Risk
Effective Necessary
What percentage of officers wearing duty belts experience chronic lower back pain? correct
answers 86
What should be considered in the decision to detain the accused by Justice? correct answers
Is the continued detention necessary for the safety of the victim (and the public)
What are examples of distractions that constitute careless driving? correct answers Eating,
applying makeup, reading
Under what circumstances should evidence be excluded? correct answers If the evidence was
obtained in a manner that infringed or denied any rights or freedoms guaranteed by the
Charter
What should be included when making a late entry in the notebook? correct answers A brief
summary of the event and the reason for the late entry
What does a "legal justification" or "excuse" mean in court? correct answers A sufficient or
acceptable excuse or explanation made in court that justifies an otherwise illegal/criminal act
According to the legislation, when should an officer use an aerosol weapon like OC spray?
correct answers Only when alternatives present a risk of injury to the subject or police officer
What constitutes disarming a police officer? correct answers Taking or attempting to take a
weapon without the officer's consent
