SEGMENT 3 Study Notes Flashcards
What does the term LAW mean
A body of rules which regulates members of society
Laws that are part of the legal framework for SP duties and powers are
Canadian Charter of rights and freedoms Human rights legislation Criminal code Security services act Privacy legislation Safe streets act Trespass act Residential tenancy act and commercial tenancy act Occupational health and safety regulations Occupiers liability act Good Samaritan Act Youth criminal Justice act Mental health act Liquor control and licensing act Tabacco control act
What is the difference between civil and criminal law
Criminal deals with criminal offenses or crimes
Civil regulates relationships between individuals or groups
What is the Canadian Charter of rights and freedoms
The fundamental rights & freedoms of Canadians
The principles of fundamental Justice are a person
Is considered to be innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt
And had the right to be heard by a reasonable and impartial jury
Section 8 of the charter gives Canadians the fundamental right to
To be secure against unreasonable search and seizure
What does the term “arbitrarily detained” mean
Being held without good reason
What rights does an arrested person have
To be informed promptly of the reasons
To retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right
To have the validity of the detention determined by way of habeas corpus
To be released if the detention is not lawful
What laws govern the protection of human rights
Canadian human rights act
BC Human rights code
What fundamental right is protected under section 15 of the charter
The right to equality
What are some examples of discrimination in the provision services
Limiting someone’s ability to access and enjoy services due to a persons sec
Profiling someone because of their race or skin tone
Limiting someone’s ability to have access to services due to a persons disability
Human rights standard and principles that SPs must follow
All individuals are equal in dignity and respect
Not all individuals are the same. Accommodate differences when it’s is reasonable to do so
Treat people on the basis of who they are rather than whom you perceive them to be
The manner in which service is provided should be based in unique characteristics and individual merit
What is the difference between “Actus Reus” and “Mens Rea”
Actus Reus is a guilty act
Mens Rea is a guilty mind
What is an example of an indictable offense
Murder
Arson
Robbery
What are examples of summary conviction offense
Joyriding or causing a disturbance
What does the term “facts of an issue” refer to
Date, time and location of an offence
Identity of the offender
Essential elements of the offence
What are crimes against property
Mischief
Theft
Break and enter
What are crimes against people
Assault
Robbery
Uttering threats
Offences against public order that SPs might encounter in the course of their work
Incident acts
Assault by trespasser
Loitering
What qualifications must a person have in order to obtain a security worker license
Successful completion of BST
must have sufficient fluency in English language to be able to converse in English with the public while carrying out their duties
What terms must a SP use to identify their service
Security Professional
What items of equipment are SPs prohibited to carry and use
Restraining devices
Any weapons
Any other item designed for debilitating or controlling a person or animal
Which statute states that a person who gives emergency assistance at the scene of an incident is not liable unless he or she is grossly negligent while doing so?
Good Samaritan Act
In what situation can the power of citizens arrest be exercised
When a person sees someone committing an indictable offence or dual offence
When a person sees someone escaping from the law
When a person witnesses a crime related to the persons property
