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Gazette, Vol. 70, No.4, 2009
Police and the Law
A hands-on approach
On the cover: Whether it’s ensuring disclosure requirements are met on time or that an investigation is soundly conducted, heeding the right legal advice or knowing the limits in an international investigation, when it comes to policing and the law, it pays to go by the book.
Letter from the Editor
Police and the law
When we speak of “the law,” we certainly think of law makers, police, Crown attorneys and judges, but not often about how these separate entities work together. In this issue, we take a closer look at how police and the work they do supports the legal system, and vice versa — often with great results.
Cover Section
Lessons from the Air India prosecution
The advantages of in-house counsel
If you want to effectively manage convicted sex offenders, you need more than just a functioning sex offender registry — you need legislation that permits police to share offender data with appropriate partners in a proactive manner.
In a society where laws are in place to protect citizens from violence, legal accommodation must be made for police to use reasonable force in the course of their duties.
Does the Charter apply to extraterritorial enforcement activities of Canadian police? The answer, like that of many legal questions, is “it depends”.
The tort of negligent police investigation in Canada
In South Australia, serious and organized crime impacts all levels of society and presents ongoing challenges for governments and law enforcement agencies.
Multi-agency effort succeeds in precedent-setting case
Of all the many facets of police work, none subjects an officer to more intense, public, microscopic scrutiny than an appearance in court.
Without doubt, the United Kingdom (U.K.) leads the world in the video surveillance of its citizens.
Federal prosecutor draws from over 200 successful convictions
News Notes
The Cadet Training Program at RCMP Depot Division has embarked on a technology-driven training initiative that will better prepare cadets for high-stress police work and improve officer skill retention over the long term.
The personal collection of one of Canada’s first and most influential mounted policemen is back in Canada, and history could be rewritten as a result.
Want to know the best ways to protect kids from online exploitation? Ask the kids.
Canada’s National DNA Data Bank (NDDB) celebrated two milestones in 2008.
Q & A
The emerging field of veterinary forensics
Ever consider bringing a forensic veterinarian into an investigation involving animal cruelty? If not, you might be missing out on some important evidence, says Dr. Melinda Merck, senior director of veterinary forensics with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Panel discussion
Will the new drug-impaired driving provisions make our roads safer?
The panellists:
Cpl Evan Graham, Hal Pruden, Prof. R. Solomon, Prof. E. Chamberlain, Paul Boase, Douglas J. Beirness
Just the Facts
Civil disorder — a public disturbance involving group violence — can escalate quickly and place persons or property at risk of harm. Whether it’s a riot, an aggressive protest, or even a peaceful demonstration gone astray, civil disorder certainly challenges the police response. Here are some facts about civil disorder from around the globe.
Here’s a look at the facts.
Featured Submissions
Policing has always been considered a highly demanding profession in terms of stress and strain. After all, no one calls an officer for assistance because things are working normally.
David Foot, the respected academic and author of the best-selling book Boom, Bust & Echo: Profiting From the Demographic Shift in the 21st Century, has popularized the study of demography.
On the Leading Edge
Latest research in law enforcement
Excerpts from recent research related to justice and law enforcement.
From Our Partners
The Child Advocacy Centre of Niagara
When the Child Advocacy Centre of Niagara (CACN) opened its doors on September 16, 2008, it became the first centre of its kind in Canada.
Emerging Trends
Transforming organizational culture and climate
Change management is a hot topic as many organizations wrestle with new and often morphing complexities of social, economic and public policy pressures, as well as the body blow of baby boomer retirements.
