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IS102 Constitutional Democracy & Policing

2 part series

The police in democratic countries have powers that can result in serious injuries to citizens. The Constitution of Canada protects citizens from undue interference by government through the unnecessary application of force when police are called to a circumstance or disturbance. In this course we will explore the origins of the Canadian Constitution and apply the Charter principles of democratic freedoms to the concepts of police use of force. Physical force is authorized by law only in certain circumstances. These concepts will be explored and discussed to determine when use of force is appropriate. Limit of 65.