Traditionally, a citizen is required to enter a police station to obtain a complaint application form. Once the form has been submitted, it is left in the hands of the police force to decide whether it is worthwhile to proceed with an investigation. Many citizens feel uncomfortable knowing that their complaint is left in the hands of law enforcement, which is why the  Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) have recently been launched as a third-party organization that is responsible for investigating complaints against any provincial, regional or municipal police officer in Ontario.

Any citizen wanting to file a complaint against a police officer is still required to step foot into a police station to attain an application form, but the completed form will be submitted directly to OIPRD for further evaluation. The Ontario Police receives approximately 800 types of complaints from the public, and through the new establishment of OIPRD, they are expected to receive approximately 1400 types of complaints. Among these complaints, the 3 most common categories of complaints are police misconduct, racial profiling, and abuse. Despite the increase in the number of complaints the Ontario Police is expected to receive, they are taking a proactive approach towards educating the general public regarding this new police complaint system in attempt to better understand their problems and to build a better connection with the public.

Visit https://www.oiprd.on.ca/cms/ for more details about the OIPRD.

Although this news story may seem quite entertaining, but what would you do if you were put in the situation as a police officer with a winning lottery ticket? If you know that you are financially stable, would you still be willing to risk your own life to serve and protect the city? It may be hard to imagine because people tend to do strange things when they win the lottery. We cannot judge the intentions of others, but it is always a good thing to reflect on the core values of your belief and to understand the true intentions of your own actions.

Police Ready has designed our own mini quiz that will help with your decision to become a police officer. Click here to try our free mini quiz.

Ever since its launch in Canada a few weeks earlier, this new Internet technology has raised some serious concerns for home security inspectors. The clarity of the images provide any user with Internet access to get a good look at your home and analyze your security installations. Although the images on Google Street View are not the most recent images of your neighbourhood, it does not provide home owners with a peace of mind knowing that people can be viewing their home on a computer screen without knowing their intentions.

However, the Ottawa Police does not believe Google Street View will be a concern for them. They have not received any concerns from the general public yet and on the other hand, they believe Google Street View can actually be used as a tool for police force to inspect an area prior to sending officers to an endangered location.

What are your opinions on Google Street View? Should it be a concern or not for law enforcement?

Powered by a 6.0L V8 engine with a stunning 355-hp, you know you won’t be able to run away from this beast on the street. The Chevrolet Caprice is schedule to be available in North America in the year 2011. According to General Motors, the Chevrolet Caprice is not based on any existing civilian car model and it has been rumoured that this vehicle will only be made available to police forces only.

We know you want to get your hands on this Chevrolet Caprice, so start your police prep with Police Ready to jumpstart your career as a law enforcement officer.

In the meantime, here’s a video to see the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle in Action.

2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle in Action

A ban on cellphones and other hand-held devices will take effect for all Ontario drivers on October 26. This includes any sort of communication and entertainment devices. However, you will still be allowed to use your cellphone to make 911 emergency calls. This new law will not have any affect on emergency response personnel such as police officers, firefighters and paramedics.

During the month of October, RCMP across Manitoba will begin a one-month long traffic enforcement campaign that will specifically target drivers and passengers who are not wearing seatbelts. They will be making sure that all children are properly restrained using seatbelts inside the vehicles.

Eight computerized driving simulators will be installed which will help RCMP cadets to safely learn how to control a cruiser at high speed while dodging civilians and other road obstacles en route to an emergency location.

Other simulation technologies being installed at the RCMP academy include a role-playing interactive video simulator. This machine can simulate real-life scenarios to assess a cadet’s ability to quickly and accurately respond to various on-duty scenarios. In addition, an airmunition firing range will be established as part of the RCMP academy’s latest renovations.

The $1.2 billion price tags for these newly renovated facilities and latest technologies show that the RCMP is serious with their latest RCMP recruitment
campaign.

Check out this YouTube video to see the paintball gun in action.
(please note that the video audio is in Japanese)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozLdyevD67k

We would like to know what you think of Police Officers using Taser guns in Canada?

See the Taser X3 in action: http://www.taser.com/pages/VideoDetails.aspx?videoid=84