Hi, my name is David-Edouard I am starting my fourth year in police techniques. In this glossary I will present 20 terms used by students in Police techniques. These terms could be useful for general people to understand or learn recurrent words use by us. How police works and communicate can be very unclear to people that never deals with police.
Arrest
noun
An arrest is the act of a legal authority taking a person into custody on suspicion of breaking the law.
Example: You are under arrests for assault.
fr: arrestation
attorney
noun
An attorney is a licensed professional who is qualified to practice law and represent clients in a court of law.
Example: You have the right to call your attorney.
fr: avocat
civil code
noun
The Civil Code is the comprehensive legal framework that governs private law, personal relationships, property, and civil obligations.
Example: I can refer you to an attorney that will know the civil code better than me.
fr: code civil
command post
noun
A police command post is a designated physical or mobile location where law enforcement commanders and staff gather to direct, coordinate, and manage tactical operations during an emergency, major incident, or special event
Example: Come join the supervisor in the command post.
fr: poste de commandement
community organization
noun
A local organization is a community-based group or non-profit that operates within a specific town, city, or neighborhood to directly support local residents and address nearby issues.
Example: I will refer you to a community organization that will help you with your problem.
fr: organisme communautaire
community police officer
noun
A community police officer is a law enforcement professional assigned to a specific neighborhood to build long-term relationships with residents, local businesses, and organizations to prevent crime and solve local problems proactively.
Example: Community police officers are on their ways to meet the homeless.
fr: policier communautaire
criminal code
noun
The Criminal Code of Canada is a federal statute that defines criminal conduct, sets rules for guilt, and establishes punishments and court procedures.
Example: I have to look in the criminal code to see what is the article of assault.
fr: code criminel
interrogation
noun
An interrogation is a formal, thorough, and often aggressive process of asking someone a series of questions to gather information.
Example: I have to make a plan for my interrogation with the suspect.
fr: interrogatoire
investigator
noun
An investigator (often called a detective) is a specialized law enforcement officer who gathers facts, collects evidence, and analyzes information to solve and prevent crimes.
Example: The file is going to be handed over to the investigator.
fr: enquêteur
judge
noun
A judge in a court of law is a person who hears evidence, applies the law, and decides how to punish guilty people or resolve legal disputes.
Example: The judge signed our warrant.
fr: juge
patrol officer
noun
A patrol officer is a uniformed law enforcement official who is responsible for maintaining public safety, responding to emergency calls, and monitoring a designated geographic area.
Example: Patrol officers are the front line of police.
fr: policier patrouilleur
police investigation
noun
A police investigation is a systematic inquiry conducted by law enforcement officers to gather and analyze evidence, identify suspects, and determine whether a crime has been committed.
Example: Police have to do their investigation for this event.
fr: enquête policière
police report
noun
A police report is an official written document created by a law enforcement officer that details the facts, chronological timeline, and observations surrounding an incident or crime.
Example: Do we have access to the police report?
fr: rapport de police
police station
noun
A police station is a local facility or building operated by law enforcement where police officers and staff work, coordinate patrols, handle emergency calls, and process suspects.
Example: We have to interview the suspect at the police station.
fr: poste de police
road safety code
noun
Road safety code (often called a Highway Safety Code) is a comprehensive set of legal regulations and trafficked laws enacted by a government to govern road usage, vehicle standards, and driver behavior.
Example: What is the article of speeding?
fr: code de la sécurité routière
suspect
noun
A suspect is a person who is believed to have committed a crime, or the act of thinking something is probable or doubtful.
Example: This is the suspects we have for the crime.
fr: suspect
vehicle interception
noun
A vehicle interception is the act of stopping, blocking, or cutting off a moving or fleeing vehicle to prevent it from reaching a destination.
Example: This vehicle interception lead us to an arrest.
fr: interception de véhicule
warrant
noun
A warrant is an official legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that gives authority for a specific action, such as searching a property, making an arrest, or seizing items.
Example: We have a meeting with the judge for a warrant.
fr: mandat
water patrol
noun
Water police officer are usually responsible for ensuring the safety of water users, enforcing laws relating to water traffic, preventing crime on vessels, banks and shores, providing search and rescue services.
Example: Call the water patrol there is an incident on the water.
fr: patrouilleur nautique
witness
noun or verb
A witness is a person who saw, heard, or has direct personal knowledge about an incident or criminal offense.
Example: We are taking the statement of the witness. (noun) Jack is a witness of the crime. (verb)
