In this work, the student is guided to establish concrete connections between the professional skills and abilities required in policing, through the analysis of la Loi sur la police (chapitre P-13.1) and its associated regulations. He or she also explores ethical rules, disciplinary mechanisms, as well as the consequences that a police officer may face in the event of a breach of the profession’s established standards.

This book has been specifically designed to support students enrolled in the Police Profession Analysis course, which is part of the Police Techniques program. It also serves as a valuable resource for active police officers who wish to consult the Police Act and its related regulations presented within these pages.

Its objectives are to foster:

• An understanding of the legal authority of police forces to act.
• Identification of the roles and functions of the various categories of personnel within police organizations.
• Exploration of the responsibilities and powers of these organizations.
• Observation of police tasks, the conditions under which they are carried out, and performance criteria.
• Integration of professional conduct in line with ethical principles and disciplinary codes specific to different police organizations.

This edition includes the legislative changes as amended on June 1, 2025.