Talking to the Police

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In the Talking to the Police Fact Sheet: What happens when a crime is committed from People's Law School you will learn about:

  • criminal law and the role of the police,
  • reporting a crime and being a witness in court,
  • being arrested, and going to court.


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What is criminal Law[edit]

Criminal laws make it illegal for someone to hurt or steal from other people. People who are accused of breaking the criminal law are taken to court by the government.


Role of Police in Canada[edit]

A police officer’s duty is to protect the people in the community. In Canada, the police have to obey the law. If you believe a police officer is not obeying the rules of their role you can make a complaint.

To make a complaint about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) call 1.800.665.6878 or visit www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca. To make a complaint about police in B.C., contact the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner at www.opcc.bc.ca and click on “File a Complaint”.

What to do if the police stop your car[edit]

About this fact sheet[edit]

About People's Law School[edit]

The People's Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

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This fact sheet and other publications are available on the People's Law School website: www.publiclegaled.bc.ca