JIBC Police Entrance 2

Question 1

An officer responding to a domestic disturbance notices both parties have minor injuries. What is the MOST appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Separate the parties and assess each for safety

Answer

Separating parties and assessing safety is the first priority to de-escalate and gather information independently.

Question 2

Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, what right must police advise a detainee of immediately upon arrest?

Accepted Answer

Right to remain silent and right to counsel

Answer

Section 10(b) of the Charter requires police to inform detainees of their right to retain and instruct counsel without delay.

Question 3

A suspect flees on foot after a minor theft. When is a police officer justified in using physical force to stop the fleeing suspect?

Accepted Answer

When the suspect poses a risk to public safety and lesser means are insufficient

Answer

Force must be proportionate; a fleeing suspect of a minor offence can only be stopped with force if there is a safety risk justifying it.

Question 4

What does the acronym 'CAPRA' stand for in community policing problem-solving models used in Canadian law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Clients, Acquiring/Analyzing information, Partnerships, Response, Assessment

Answer

CAPRA is the RCMP's problem-solving model: Clients, Acquiring/Analyzing information, Partnerships, Response, and Assessment.

Question 5

A witness to a crime refuses to give a statement. Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Witnesses are generally not legally required to speak with police before a court compels them

Answer

In Canada, individuals are generally not obligated to give statements to police, though courts can compel testimony via subpoena.

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test