Canada Police Entrance Test Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

Question 1

Which section of the Canadian Charter protects freedom of expression?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Section 2(b). Section 2 of the Charter protects fundamental freedoms; Section 2(b) specifically protects freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression.

Question 2

What is the role of the Crown Attorney in the Canadian criminal justice system?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

To prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state. The Crown Attorney (Crown Counsel in some provinces) represents the state and prosecutes criminal cases in court.

Question 3

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is the provincial police force of which province?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Quebec. The Sûreté du Québec is the provincial police force for the province of Quebec.

Question 4

The principle of 'rule of law' in Canada means:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Everyone — including the government and police — is subject to the law equally. The rule of law is a foundational principle that no person or institution is above the law. Governments, police, and individuals alike are bound by and accountable to the law.

Question 5

Choose the correctly spelled word as used in police/legal writing:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Affidavit. The correct spelling is 'Affidavit' — a written sworn statement used in court proceedings.

Question 6

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Occurrence. The correct spelling is 'Occurrence' — double 'c' and double 'r'.

Question 7

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Absence. The correct spelling is 'Absence' — ending in '-ence'.

Question 8

When numbering items in a police report, which approach is BEST?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Number items consecutively and ensure each point addresses only one fact. Clear, consecutively numbered, single-fact points ensure readability, logical structure, and defensibility in court.

Question 9

Using the same passage (Q71): In which direction was the suspect running?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

North. The passage states the male was 'running north on Main Street'.

Question 10

Read: 'Community policing is not a single program but a philosophy. It requires officers to be proactive problem-solvers, not reactive crime-fighters. Success is measured not by arrest numbers but by community safety and trust.' — How is success measured according to this passage?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

By community safety and trust. The passage directly states: 'Success is measured not by arrest numbers but by community safety and trust.'

Canada Police Entrance Test Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

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