Week 14: Training Officer Inspections
Midterm exams
Police defensive tactics: Test 2
Cadets take their second police defensive tactics test this week. Cadets take part in a simulation that includes an arrest. Their response should align with the Incident Management Intervention Model. Cadets explain their actions and the reasons why they made the arrest the way they did.
Organized crime
Organized crime affects the daily lives of Canadians. Cadets learn about the different types of organized crime and its impacts. The impacts go far beyond monetary effects. Violence, intimidation, and corruption are mainstays of many organized criminal groups.
In addition to types of organized crime, cadets learn how the RCMP works with domestic and international partners to reduce the threats and impacts.
Youth Criminal Justice Act
This week cadets learn about the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This is the law that governs Canada's youth justice system. It applies to youth who are at least 12 but under 18 years old. There are many differences between the youth justice system and the adult justice system including privacy. Cadets learn the role the Youth Criminal Justice Act plays in community-based responses to youth crime.
Training Officer's Inspection
The Training Officer's Inspection takes place about halfway through training. This is planned and not a spot inspection.
Cadets spend time preparing and tidying for this inspection. From kit layout and perfectly creased sheets to ensuring everything is polished and tidy; attention to detail is key. The Training Officer visits the cadets' living space, known as their "pit", to inspect them.
During the inspection, the Training Officer also asks questions about training and the cadets'silent partners.
When I was waiting for the Training Officer's inspection, I was pacing back and forth. I did not notice because of my pacing; my high brown boot became loose. I got a deficiency for that.
Highlights
Outside agency: Gambling Awareness Program
The Gambling Awareness Program talks to cadets about the facts and risks associated with traditional gambling and its modern digital offshoots. It is a local program through the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan Division.
This session is part of the ongoing training into mental health and addictions. Cadets learn what gambling looks in Saskatchewan and the rest of Canada.
The presentation focuses on risk factors for addiction and mental health concerns. There is a discussion about what signs to look and harm reduction strategies. It also touches on interactions between criminal activity and addiction.
Posting spotlight: Island Lake Detachment, Manitoba
Island Lake Detachment is a fly-in community located in northern Manitoba. In addition to the town of Island Lake, police officers serve the neighbouring Indigenous communities of Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack and Red Sucker Lake.
As the detachment is on Stevenson Island, access to surrounding communities is mainly by boat. Members use a variety of vehicles to respond to calls - it all depends on the season. During the freeze up and break up periods, of the year, access is by helicopter or hovercraft. In the winter, the ice can be crossed by vehicle, snowmobile or UTV (Utility Task Vehicle).
Each community celebrates Treaty Days with various festivities. There are multiple fishing derbies each year. There is amazing scenery all year round and lots of adventure. There are plenty of islands to camp on and it is great place for canoeing and kayaking.
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