Specific to Canada. Both in terms of theory and real life.
2007-10-04 06:59:11 · 11 answers · asked by Tony Y 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Oh.
I live "south of the border" myself.
There are laws that the police can rightly ignore in the course of doing their jobs, such as running red lights (with sirens going and for good cause).
And, of course, they do have the right to accost people, with cause, which the rest of us don't. (That is, if they have reason to be suspiscious that you are the criminal they're looking for, they can stop and question you, demind identification, etc.)
And they can commit "breaking and entering" (well, if WE do it, it's called that), again, with cause, and a warrant.
But in their private lives, if you're asking can they steal, cheat on their taxes, or beat people up, then, no.
Nor, in the course of their duties can they do anything -- such as break into your house WITHOUT either a warrant or a really good bunch of reasons.
I assume it isn't much different in Canada -- as far as the powers and limits on police; there are things they can legally do that the rest of us can't; but other than that, yes, laws apply to them.
2007-10-04 12:54:04 · answer #1 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. In some ways police officers are actually held to a higher standard of conduct. In other ways, such as with traffic laws, the law specifically exempts a police officer from the law while they are performing their duties. As an example, a police officer running lights and siren pursing a suspect is not required to wait at a red light.
2007-10-04 07:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes and usually held to a higher standard.
Also in terms of real life because most police officers deal with the law so frequently they have a much more intricate knowledge of it and what is and is not a violation.
2007-10-04 07:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Officer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, yes, but Police Officers are exempt from certain traffic laws during the course of duty.
2007-10-04 07:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suspect there is a certain event that brings this question to mind. Without knowing exactly what your asking....the answer may be different with more particulars.
The main fact is law enforcement officers are held to the same laws as anyone else. There are exceptions to certain traffic laws when acting in the performance of their duties.
If you wish to be more specific in your question...feel free to email me directly.
Best wishes.
2007-10-04 07:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Does not matter where they serve. They are still subject to the same rules and should set a higher standard. Being honest though, there will always be the 10% in any employment that think the rules don't apply to them.
2007-10-04 07:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the extensive majority of regulation enforcement officers are upright, regulation-abiding voters that actual persist with the regulation and have faith that the regulation applies to them to boot as all people. The tiny proportion that don't, supply a foul call to each and each of something - because of the fact they are those that get the cameras and the media interest. no one cares approximately Officer no one that follows the regulations... they only prefer to work out approximately Officer Asswipe that breaks the regulation.
2016-12-28 14:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by batalla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Police are held to a higher standard of conduct.
2007-10-04 07:03:54 · answer #8 · answered by kevin n 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. At least in the US.
2007-10-04 07:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by robert2020 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I always see them speeding, but if I got 5 over they pull me over.
2007-10-04 10:30:01 · answer #10 · answered by Coma White 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋