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What is the full form of RICE?
Repetition, Identity, Court, Evidence
What considerations should police officers take into account in a rally?
- risk assessment
- crowd control tactics
- protection of rights
Was Mr.Fleming's arrest lawful in court?
No
In the case of Myles Gray's death, what type of investigation is ongoing by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner?
police complaint investigation
Why is officer safety a primary reason for conducting a search incident to arrest?
- weapon possession
- prevent evidence destruction
- threats
In a search incident to arrest, what is the specific purpose of searching for potential weapons or dangerous items on the arrested individual?
safety
standard operating procedure
Describe two reasons for a search incident to arrest?
- officer safety
- preservation of evidence
do you think excessive force should be considered separately, even if the arrest is deemed unauthorized?
yes, threat or resistance is present
Earlier in the year, Constables Spencer and Wong testified at a coroner's inquest related to the arrest of whom in 2017?
Myles Gray
how many months did it take for the fleming case to be resolved?
19 months
Why is officer safety a primary reason for conducting a search incident to arrest?
- Unknown threats
- Presence of weapons
- Rapid changes in circumstances
According to Crown prosecutors, how many knee strikes did Constable Mark Spencer deliver to the suspect, Mr. Cowie, within a six-second timeframe?
3 knee strikes
How many sections does The Charter include concerning the rights of individuals in Canada?
Five
What specific criteria or considerations determine the lawfulness of an arrest?
-reasonable grounds
- authority of the arresting officer
- use of force
What term is used to describe the limited area within the immediate control or reach of the person being arrested, where a search incident to arrest is typically conducted?
Wingspan
What did Constable Josh Wong call for during the incident at the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station, indicating the most serious call for backup?
Code 3 - potentially dangerous situation that requires immediate assistance
In a search incident to arrest, what is the specific purpose of searching for potential weapons or dangerous items on the arrested individual?
- ensure officer safety
- minimize immediate threats
- prevent escalation
What is the second primary reason for a search incident to arrest?
Preservation of Evidence
What is the first thing a police officer must do when making an arrest?
Identity themselves
The court rejected a proposed common law power that would allow the arrest of someone acting lawfully to prevent an apprehended breach of peace by others. What term describes this proposed common law power?
preventive arrest or pre-emptive arrest
According to the court's decision in the case, why did they determine that no new trial on excessive force was needed?
lacked legal justification
deemed unauthorized
According to the article, what was Constable Mark Spencer's intention when he and Constable Wong watched the CCTV footage a week after the incident?
article stated use of force but spencer testified it was to check if suspect dropped anything during the incident
Does the power to arrest someone who is acting lawfully in order to prevent an apprehended breach of the peace” come under the power “to arrest a person for the purpose of preventing that person from breaching the peace” ?
No - The SCC clarified in court
If a search incident to arrest exceeds its permissible scope, it may violate which constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Have you ever witnessed a police officer abusing their arresting power?
any answer valid