Multicultural Association of Fredericton

MCAF

Fredericton Police Force

460-2300

Today’s Topics:

• Canadian / Fredericton Police• Charter of Rights and Freedom• Types of Laws• Driving• Calling Police• Questions?

Police identificationUniform or Badge

Canadian PoliceHonesty

Trust Equality Respect FairnessHelpingCaring

To Serve and Protect.Protect Life and Safety.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom.

• Informed of reason if arrested.• Right to counsel (Lawyer).• 24 Hours, Released or Taken to Court. Judge will

decide.• Unreasonable Search or Seizure.• Freedom of Religion.• Freedom of Mobility

Types of Laws in Canada

• Criminal Code Of Canada (Federal)

• Provincial Acts• Municipal By-laws

Criminal Code of Canada• Thefts • Damage to property• Fraud• Break and Enters• Impaired Driving• Assaults • Drugs

Provincial LawsMotor Vehicle Complaints• Speeding• School Zones/ School Buses• Vehicle Registration/Insurance• Vehicle Inspections• Bicycle Helmets / Crosswalks• Accidents

Municipal By-Laws• Crosswalks• Parking• Loud parties• Overnight Parking• City Parks• Dogs on a leash

• 6 Months unless you are a international student

•Permanent resident or gainfully employed

• Two pieces of identification (passport)

•Retested, written and driving

Service New Brunswick, Questions ? 453-2410

International Drivers License, change to New Brunswick

Speed limit in Fredericton

50 km/hr

Unless there is another sign that says you can go faster

Money is never collected by Police Officers.

Salary paid by City of Fredericton.

Fines $172.50 - $1204.50

Emergency

Call 911

Examples of 911 calls

Serious car accident

Person with weapon

Assault

Break and Enter

Robbery

Emergency Vehicles• Police, Fire, Ambulance• Lights and Siren• Move to the right and stop

Non emergency calls 460-2300• Parking • Excessive noise• Lost property• Drug house• Thefts• Damage to property

When you call the police.

Emergencies receive priority.

All other complaints are answered upon

availability of officers.

Investigations• Find the truth

• Investigated and Charges Laid

• Court System (Lawyers Judges)

Fredericton Police ForceCultural Diversity Advisory Committee

Crime in Fredericton

Crimes against people15%

Crimes against Property

71%

Total Other Crimes14%

Basic requirements to become a Police Officer

• Be at least 19 years old• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident• Graduate of Police Academy • No criminal conviction• Be of good character• Be physically fit

Questions?

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