About Course
OVERVIEW
The design of this participant manual is to examine pertinent sections of Canada’s Criminal Code, to understand when a use of force may be warranted, the proportionality of that force, and to teach participants how to articulate, in both a written and verbal format, their actions during a use of force encounter.
This participant manual provides the notes that you will discuss from the PowerPoint Slides that accompany this work. Underline key points for your own later reference and write down questions to ask later, during and after your presentations.
PURPOSE
Identify all the relevant factors at play regarding proper use of force articulation based upon relevant case law and legislation within Canada.
OBJECTIVES
- Articulate and justify their actions regarding a use of force encounter in both a written and verbal format.
- Describe relevant sections of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) as it relates to use of force.
- Describe the three questions that form the framework for the concept of reasonable response.
- Describe the three relevant impact factor categories as it relates to use of force.
- Describe the subject behaviour categories from the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) training aid.
- Describe the officer response categories from the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) training aid.
- Describe and explain the articulation acronym CSI for use of force.
Course Content
The Criminal Code of Canada
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Introduction
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Section 25 – Protection of Persons Administering and Enforcing the Law
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Section 26 of the CCC – Excessive Force
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Section 27 of the CCC – Use of Force to Prevent Commission of an Offence
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Section 34 of the CCC – Defence of Person
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Section 35 of the CCC – Defence of Property
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Section 494 of the CCC – Arrest without Warrant and Release from Custody