General Flashcards
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Name 4 prominent gangs in saskatoon
- Terror Squad
- Indian Posse
- Hustle Crew
- West Side Outlaws
- South Side Kings
- Saskatchewan Warriors
Name the units within G&G
- HRO
- SHOCAP
- VOID
What does HRO stand for?
High Risk Offender unit
What does SHOCAP stand for?
Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program
What does VOID stand for?
Violent Offender Interdiction Detail
What is Gng mandate
The G&G unit will identify and disrupt street level gang violence with a emphasis on eradicating the use of guns and weapons during the commission of offences.
Will also monitor individuals identified as members of a street gang or selected for hro,shocap,void
What category vehicle is used in G&G
Category 2 (unmarked with lights and siren)
Maybe some Category 1s (confirm)
What criminal code section allows a police officer to search and seize without a warrant in relation to a firearm or related item being used im the commission of a offence?
S. 117.02cc
Under section 117.02 what criteria do you require to search and seize without a warrant?
Reasonable grounds to believe;
- that a weapon, imitation firearm, probib device, any ammunition or explosive substance was used in the commission of a offence.
Or
- a offence is/has being committed (or) the subject matter of which is a firearm a imitation firearm, cross bow, prohib or restricted weapon/device, ammo or explosives
Saying that if a officer believes that a firearm or related item, was used in offence or is being used the officer may search without warrant of person, vehicle or place other then dwelling, on exigent circumstances.
When does section 117.02 apply
When a peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe that evidence of the offence is likely to be found but exigent circumstances make obtaining a warrant impractical.
Name 5 regular duties of a G/G constable
- Monitor activities of imdividuals that fall umder G&G portfolios and take proactive enforcement action.
- Intensive supervision and monitoring of all court conditions
- Investigate/assist with files involving individuals under G&G mandate in addition to weapons offences.
- Intelligence gathering through interviews, source development/registration
- Maintain profiles of individuals in HRO, SHOCAP, VOID data bases. Info includes conditions, warrant status any other important info.
- liaise with other agencies(police, prosecutor,probation,corrections) to effectively target individuals being monitored.
- educate police and public regarding gang activity
Who does G&G work closely with?
Other police agencies
Prosecutors
Probation
Corrections
(Info sharing to better effectively target individuals being monitored by G&G)
What is the definition of a “criminal organization”?
S.467.1 “ A group however organized that is composed of three or more persons in or outside Canada and has one of its main purposes/activity the facilitation or commission of one or more serious offences, that if committed would likely result in the direct/indirect receipt of material benefit including financial.
What possible errors can be made as G&G?
- Improper informant handling
- Failing to maintain focus on operational goals and objectives
- Laying or not laying charges without sufficient evidence.
- Inactivity or premature closure of a file/project.
- Improper search/seizure
- Improper prep of warrant or ITO
What is a 810?
A peace bond (Form 32 recog)
Where a person fears on reasonable grounds that another person will cause personal injury to them or to their intimate partner or child or will damage their property.
How long does a 810 monitor a individual for?
A period of 1 year
Who can apply for a peace bond?
- A civilian (victim)
- A police officer
- Crown prosecutor
What peace bond sections do not require Attorney General consent?
S.810 (personal injury to them or common law or child. Property damage)
S.810.1 (Fear of sexual offence to someone under 16yrs)
What peace bond sections require the consent of the Attorney General?
S.810.01 ( Fear of judicial intimidation offence, criminal org or terrorism offences).
S.810.2 ( Fear of serious personal injury offence) ** offences under s.752**
What is s.810.1?
A Recog that is applied for in relation to the fear that a person will commit a sexual offence in respect to someone under 16yrs.
What is a 810.01?
A recog that is applied for to the courts relating to a person who fears judicial intimidation, criminal org offence.
requires Attorney General consent
What is a 810.2?
A peace bond relating to a person who is in fear that another person will commit a serious personal injury offence (defined in s.752)
requires Attorney General consent
How long does a peace bond under the following sections monitor for?
- 1
- 01
- 2
A period of 12 months.
Except if the defendant has been previously convicted of a charge relating to the section then it would be a period of 2 years.
What is the definition of a gang?
Working definition - A group of three or more people who engage in criminal activity on a regular basis and have a common name or identifying sign or symbol.
