This work immerses the reader in the heart of the laws, procedures, and principles that shape daily police work. As a true reference document, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundations of police powers and duties, whether in an academic setting, the legal sphere, or during field interventions.

Co-authored by two renowned experts, Patrick Lavallée, a retired SPVM inspector and police law instructor, and Denis Gallant, a municipal judge and well-known media figure in the legal community, this title brings together two authors whose expertise and reputation are firmly established.

Key Themes Covered:

• The inner workings of Canadian criminal and penal law
• The powers, duties, and responsibilities of police officers, including nuances specific to critical situation interventions
• An in-depth analysis of the laws and regulations governing police actions
• Powers of arrest, detention, search, inspection, and seizure
• Key steps of arrest and release
• Constitutional rights and their practical application in the field
• Civil liability of police officers
• Concrete examples, summary tables, and the most recent legislative and jurisprudential updates in Quebec
• Interventions in the context of pandemics or disasters

An essential resource for legal professionals, law enforcement, and the academic community.

All legislative references and concepts are current as of 15 December 2025.

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