Police Powers and the Law

Parameters relating to the powers of law enforcement is essential knowledge in effectively performing one's duty. Students expand personal knowledge of legislated authorities and limitations relating to warrants, officer safety, de-escalation and use of force. Students develop communication skills through engagement in practical scenarios involving the intricacies of professional, authoritative and empathetic interactions with clients, where the subjective legislation is applied in a practical manner. Through experiential learning, students develop the knowledge and skill sets to support effective and safe interactions with members of the public, while effectively balancing the authority of the profession and the rights of the individual. Students examine the Police Services Act as well as the various internal mechanisms and external bodies of oversight which may review their policing activities.