Explore the inner workings of Canadian and Quebec criminal and penal law with the 12^th edition of Les pouvoirs et devoirs de la police. This comprehensive reference guide provides an in-depth look at the laws, procedures, and principles that shape our justice system. Whether you are a judge, legal scholar, lawyer, police officer, investigator, or simply a student of the law, this work is an essential resource for understanding the foundations of public safety and the rule of freedom.

Comprehensive and Practical Content
Written by renowned experts Patrick Lavallée and Denis Gallant, this essential book takes a resolutely practical approach. It offers a clear, up-to-date analysis of police powers, duties, and rights, examined through the following core pillars:

• Legal Standards: Reasonable suspicion and grounds for belief.
• Criminal Liability: Pre-offence misconduct, parties to an offence, and accessories after the fact.
• Police Powers: Detention, arrest, search and seizure, and inspection powers.
• Use of Force: Principles of necessary and minimal force.
• Compliance: Breaches of release conditions and police discretion.
• Privilege and Liability: Police informer privilege and civil liability of police officers.
• Warrants: Obtaining and executing judicial authorizations.
• Emergency Response: Interventions during pandemics or major disasters.

Each section provides a rigorous analysis of the statutes and regulations governing police conduct. The text is supported by leading case law examples, explanatory charts, summary boxes, and official form templates. A comprehensive media bibliography and a detailed index ensure quick and efficient research. All legislative references and concepts are current as of 15 December 2025.

For a full breakdown of the table of contents, please refer to the excerpt above.

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