About Course
OVERVIEW
The design of this reference 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.
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