Library and Academic Success: Police Studies (Honours Bachelor of Police Studies Degree): Websites

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Jen Booth

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Helpful Websites

Government Publications, Law and Agencies
Policing and Investigations

Canadian and Family Services Act
Services Ontario e-laws
Canadian Federal Laws and Regulations
Produced by the Department of Justice Canada, this site provides links to statutes, regulations and current bills. Also includes quick links to the Criminal Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
Correctional Service of Canada
Extensive information on corrections in Canada. Check “Links” for federal/provincial/territorial and non-government sites. Check “Research” for most recent publications. Check “Featured Sites” for historical information.
Criminal Code of Canada
This is from the Justice Laws website from the government of Canada.
The Gladue Principles A Guide to the Jurisprudence
posted with permission: the-gladue-principles_ralston.pdf (usask.ca)
Benjamin A. Ralston, Indigenous Law Centre University of Saskatchewan c2021 BC First Nations Justice Council
Government of Canada Publications
Justice for Children and Youth
Provides legal services for young people under 18 and homeless youth under 25 in Ontario.
Library of Parliament Research Publications
The Marin Report
The complete title is: Commission of Inquiry Relating to Public Complaints, Internal Discipline and Grievance Procedure Within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Ontario Courts Guide
Offers information on the Ontario Court of Justice, The Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Superior Court of Justice.
Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Great information is provided under the headings of Special programs and Services as well as Private investigators and Security guards.
Parliament of Canada
Offers information about Parliament including the House of Commons and Senate. Includes information on bills, chamber business and a virtual tour of Parliament.
Public Safety Canada
Ensures coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians. From natural disasters to crime and terrorism, their mandate is to keep Canadians safe.
Youth Criminal Justice Act
This is the Justice Laws website from the government of Canada.

Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
Canadian Police College Library
Check “bibliographies” section for topics of interest.
Center for problem-oriented policing
A non-profit organization comprising affiliated police practitioners, researchers, and universities dedicated to the advancement of problem-oriented policing. Provides information about ways in which police can more effectively address specific crime and disorder problems. Series of Problem Guides, Response Guides, and Problem-Solving Tools are excellent resources for assignments.
Centre for Criminology and Sociological Studies
A research and teaching unit at the University of Toronto. The Centre's library houses the leading Canadian research collection of criminological material and offers an excellent online research guide.
Cybertip.ca
Canada’s tip line to report the online sexual exploitation of children.
Forensic Science and Identification Services (RCMP)
Offers a wide range of forensic programs and services, as well as information on careers with this section of the RCMP.
National DNA Data Bank
National DNA data bank (RCMP)
National Gang Center
Officer.com
Source for law enforcement. Check “police agency links” for
Canadian police force websites
OSCE POLIS- Policing online information system
A comprehensive resource that consolidates all aspects of law enforcement activities within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) area, including police assistance, training techniques and funding opportunities. A great source for research on organized crime, terrorism, online exploitation of children, human trafficking, human rights, and drug trafficking. Very strong on international topics.
Police Services Act