When the police conduct a search, they typically already have a goal in mind. For example, they may have reason to suspect that you have drugs on your person, perhaps because they received a warrant to search a residence for drugs and you were at the residence when the search was conducted.
Treatment is better economically than enforcement
In Canada, a lot of money is spent every year on enforcing drug laws. According to one study, the country spends around $2.3 billion annually on enforcement -- with this cost spread out between corrections facilities, courts, police departments, and the like -- and another $1.1 billion annually in health care costs.
The impact of technology on sexual exploitation
Researchers have determined that the rise in the use of technology over the years could also lead to increased exploitation and sex crimes that target minors. They note that this increase is in part due to the fact that more than just computers are involved. Children can also use webcams, cellphones, tablets, text messaging apps and more electronic devices. This has given them a level of access to the World Wide Web that they never had in the past.
Protocol officers must follow when entering a residence
If police officers get a warrant, that means that they can come into your residence, even if you tell them you don't want them to. However, they are supposed to attempt to do this in a peaceful manner by following these three steps:
