Dear you,
I hope you're doing well. My name is Dylan Magowan, and I am 20 years old. For the past year, I have been studying in the Police Technology program at Ahuntsic College in Montreal. The glossary below is for anyone considering policing as a career and wanting to develop valuable vocabulary that will be helpful for the job. Policing means the activities carried out by police officers in order to preserve law and order. Obviously, if you compare today's police to the police of the 1980s, you'll see that police officers are more educated and face more challenges with the public and resistance to authority. This glossary will help you gain some knowledge about the world of policing and how to use different words properly. It can also give you an understanding of the police attitude. In short, it's a good way to demystify this field. This glossary includes 21 terms related to policing, each accompanied by a picture, a definition, a translation in French and an example sentence to demonstrate proper usage. To find them, I used the link provided by my teacher, Mr. Walker, for practically all the above. I also utilized the Internet to make sure everything was well-written and defined. That being said, I want you to now take some time to really understand the meaning of each word below to really be the best cop you can be. Thank you for your time. The future is yours!
arrest
a noun and a verb
To seize and hold under the authority of law.
Example: Noun : The police officer proceeded to the arrestation of a fugitive last night.
Verb : The police officer will arrest the suspect for an assault.
fr: noun : arrestation and verb : arrêté
badge
noun
A distinctive emblem worn as a mark of office, membership, achievement, or licensed employment.
Example: The detective displayed his BADGE on his belt to identify himself as a law enforcement officer, as he wasn't wearing a uniform.
fr: badge
bulletproof vest
noun phrase
Equipment primarily intended to protect the thorax, abdomen and back against the firing off firearms by absorbing impact.
Example: The police officer wears a bulletproof vest to protect him against potential gunshot during a dangerous situation.
fr: gilet par balle
canadian criminal code
noun phrase
A law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada.
Example: The police officer often consulted the Canadian Criminal Code to ensure that all procedures were followed correctly during the arrest.
fr: code criminel canadien
court
noun
A tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases.
Example: I appeared in court to defend a case of assault on a police officer.
fr: tribunal
crime scene
noun phrase
A crime scene is any physical scene, anywhere, that may provide potential evidence to an investigator. It may include a person's body, any type of building, vehicles, places in the open air or objects found at those locations. The place where an offense has been committed and forensic evidence may be gathered.
Example: The forensic team arrived at the crime scene to find some pieces of evidence. They are specialized in finding evidence of the crime committed.
fr: scène de crime
domestic violence
noun phrase
Violence toward or physical abuse of one's spouse or domestic partner.
Example: The police responded quickly to the domestic violence call, ensuring the safety of the victim and arresting the suspect. The domestic violence calls are more common than we think.
fr: violence conjugale
driving under the influence (DUI)
noun or noun phrase
A DUI refers to the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other substances that negatively impact your mental and physical abilities.
Example: Individuals found in the driver's seat of a car while intoxicated and holding the car keys, even while parked, may be charged with DUI because they are in control of the vehicle.
fr: conduite sous l'influence de (DUI)
emergency vehicle lighting
noun phrase
Visual warning lights fitted to a vehicle to convey the urgency of a journey when moving, to provide additional warning of a hazard when stationary, or to signal another driver to stop.
Example: Police vehicles use flashing blue and red lights to signal their presence on the road when they have an urgency.
fr: éclairage de secours pour véhicule d'urgence
evidence
noun
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief about a crime is true or valid.
Example: The prosecutor presented a new evidence to the court linked to the suspect crime.
fr: preuve
firearm
noun
A rifle, pistol, or other portable gun.
Example: The police officer has a firearm to defend themselves in dangerous situations.
fr: arme à feu
gunshot wound
noun phrase
A form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions.
Example: The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical care with severe gunshot wound to the leg.
fr: blessure par balle
handcuffs
noun
A pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing a prisoner's wrists.
Example: The police officer needed to put handcuffs on the suspect's wrists before leading him to the patrol car.
fr: menottes
jail
noun
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
Example: After the trial, the suspect has been sentenced to 2 years in jail for his crime.
fr: prison
lawyer
noun
Someone who makes practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who retain them to perform legal services.
Example: The lawyer presented a really strong case in court, defending his client with solid evidence.
fr: avocat(e)
pepper spray
noun phrase
A chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and temporary blindness.
Example: The police officer used his pepper spray to subdue an aggressive individual who was disturbing a group of young ladies.
fr: poivre de Cayenne (Spray au poivre)
police raid
noun phrase
A visit by the police, immigration officers or other officials, hoping to use the element of surprise to arrest targets.
Example: The police raid resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and several arrests at the suspect's house.
fr: descente policière
radar
noun
A system for detecting the speed of vehicles, by sending out pulses of high-frequency electromagnetic waves that are reflected back to the source.
Example: The radar gun helps police officers caught several drivers speeding on the highway.
fr: radar
search warrant
noun phrase
A court order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to conduct a search of a person, location, or vehicle for evidence of a crime and to confiscate evidence if it is found.
Example: The police needed a search warrant to enter the suspect's house and gather evidence. It is necessary.
fr: mandat de perquisition
sûreté du Québec (SQ)
noun phrase
The only Quebec police organization to have jurisdiction over all of Quebec, and performs police activities in the municipalities it serves, road safety interventions and local and international criminal investigations.
Example: The Sûreté du Québec is responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing the law throughout the province of Quebec.
fr: sûreté du Québec (SQ)
witness
a noun and a verb.
A person who sees a crime or accident take place.
Example: As a noun : The witness testified in court about what he had seen during the event.
As a verb : Many people witnessed the accident. The police officers will take their declarations.
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