Arrest and Release Flashcards
What section of the Criminal Code provided arrest authority?
Section ____ of the Criminal Code (CC) provides authorities for arrest _________ without warrant
494
by any person
In addition to the authorities to arrest without warrant given to any person in s. 494 CC, a peace officer is given additional authorities under ss. 495(1), 524(2), 525(6) and 31(1) CC. A peace officer may arrest any person who
S, ______ has committed an _____ offence, or a person the officer believes on reasonable grounds has committed or is about to commit an _____ offence
b) the officer finds committing a ______ offence
c) on reasonable grounds, the officer believes is wanted on a _______ or ________
which is in force within the _________ where the person is _____ or
524(2) and 525(6)
d) has contravened or is about to contravene the terms of a __________
e) has committed an _________ offence while on release for a __________
31(1)
f) is found committing or it is believed on reasonable grounds is about to commit a ______________
495(1) a) indictable criminal warrant of arrest or committal, territorial jurisdiction found,
criminal release
indictable
criminal offence
breach of the peace
In the interests of public safety, a Police Officer may continue the arrest in regard to the following circumstances:
- Establish the ____ of the person
- Secure or preserve ____
- Prevent the _____ of the offence
- Ensure the accused will appear in ______
- Ensure the _______ of any victim of or witness to the offence
identity evidence continuation or repetition court safety and security
The lack of appropriate release documentation to be served at an arrest scene is __ a valid reason for the continuation of an arrest
not
In circumstances where the public interest is satisfied, an offender must be released:
• Unconditionally with no intent to ______
• Unconditionally with intent to seek ________,
or
• By way of an ___________
proceed to court
a criminal summons
Appearance Notice (Form 9)
Q Entry into a dwelling-house to affect an arrest is prohibited unless:
The arrest warrant is ________________________
• The arrest warrant is accompanied by ______________________
• When there are reasonable grounds to suspect that entry into the dwelling-house is necessary _______________ any person, or
• When there are reasonable grounds to believe that ______ relating to the commission of an ________ offence is present in the dwelling-house and that entry into the dwelling-house is necessary to prevent ____________ of evidence, or
• In circumstances of ____________
endorsed with an authorization to enter under ss. 529(1) CC or,
a separate entry authorization warrant issued under s. 529.1 CC, or
to prevent imminent bodily harm or death to
evidence indictable
the imminent loss or imminent destruction
fresh pursuit
Q What shall all members do prior to entry of a dwelling-house for purpose of arrest?
In all cases, members shall ensure ______ is made prior to entry (identification, purpose of entry etc.) except
• As provided on the warrant, or
• Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that prior announcement of the entry would:
i. Expose the officer or any other person to _______, or
ii. Result in the __________ or _______ of evidence relating to the commission of an indictable offence
•proper announcement
imminent bodily harm or death
imminent loss or imminent destruction
What is the concern regarding Positional Asphyxia when a person is being placed under arrest?
Members should be aware that certain restraint positions (i.e stomach down) might compromise ________ increasing the risk of death. Unless circumstances make it impossible, persons should be restrained in a _______ while being closely watched. Use of the _______ permits easier breathing and cardiac function while affording good positional control over the individual.
heart and lung functions sitting position
What is the definition of Excited Delirium?
Excited Delirium is a condition that can be caused by _______ or _______ a _______ or combination of both.
drug or alcohol intoxication, psychiatric illness
What are the symptoms of Excited Delirium? • Abnormal tolerance to \_\_\_\_\_ • Abnormal tolerance to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ • Acute onset or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ • Bizarre or aggressive \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ • Disorientation • Hallucinations • Impaired thinking • Panic • Shouting • Sudden calm after frenzied activity • Sweating, fever, heat intolerance • Unexpected \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ • \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ towards others
pain pepper spray paranoia behaviour Physical Strength Violence
How must persons exhibiting symptoms of Excited Delirium be treated?
Persons exhibiting symptoms of Excited Delirium must always be treated as suffering from a medical emergency and once secured, be transported to hospital for examination
Excited Delirium
Excited delirium is a condition that can be caused by ___________ , _________ or a combination of both
drug or alcohol intoxication, psychiatric illness
