Police Powers, 3rd Edition

Police Powers, 3rd Edition is the ideal introductory resource to prepare policing students for the responsibilities and challenges they will encounter in their careers. This hands-on text examines the parameters of police powers and authority through key topics such as the use of force, searches with and without a warrant, officer safety, police discretion, incidents related to mental health, and police issues involving the media. It also contains a new running case scenario covering police powers from arrest and searches to charges and interim release, based on the 2022 case R v Stairs

This edition features a new chapter on policing legislation across Canada, with expanded coverage of Manitoba, Quebec, and the RCMP. It also includes deeper insights into the underlying rationale behind Use of Force Models, including coverage of the new Ontario Public-Police Interactions Training Aid. Furthermore, fresh content has been added to discuss First Nations policing, presenting a wider and more inclusive perspective on law enforcement practices across Canada. New It’s Your Move videos scenarios, On Scene exercises, and highlight boxes challenge students to think critically and apply their knowledge as officers of the law.