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21 Jump Street
Two youthful cops go undercover at a local high school to investigate a dangerous drug ring. In the process, they are forced to face the anxieties of adolescence all over again.
22 Jump Street
Schmidt and Jenko go undercover on a college campus, posing as students to bust criminal activity amid the undergrads.

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High Time : The Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis in Canada by Andrew Potter
ISBN: 9780773556362
Publication Date: 2019
Canada has become the first G7 country to legalize cannabis, and the world is watching. The primary concern facing the Liberal government as it seeks to fulfill its 2015 campaign promise to “legalize, regulate, and restrict access to marijuana” is whether it can be done without making the situation worse. As the Liberal platform pointed out, the current regime lets illegal cannabis fall into the hands of minors, pours large profits into organized crime, and traps many people in the criminal justice system for what is arguably a victimless crime. While the legalization of marijuana in Canada begins with a straightforward change of the criminal code, its ramifications go far beyond this. Legalization will have a serious impact on the country's international treaty commitments, interprovincial relations, taxation and regulatory regimes, and social and health policies. The essays in this book address these outcomes from three main perspectives: the decades-long political path to legalization; the assumptions that underwrite the new policy, in particular the desire to stamp out the black market; and how legalization in Canada looks in an international context. Bringing together analysis by policy makers and scholars, including the architect of marijuana legislation in Portugal – a trailblazing jurisdiction – High Time provides an urgent and necessary overview of Canada's Cannabis Act.
When Children Kill : A Social-Psychological Study of Youth Homicide by Kelly, Katharine
ISBN: 9781551114170
Publication Date: 2015
Youth homicide is an uncommon event, but it raises serious concerns. How should the criminal justice system respond to violent young offenders who take the lives of others? Public discourse focuses on the'depravity'of the acts and of the adolescents involved. The stress is on punishment and retribution. Yet, these children were not'born bad'; they were created, and the social context of their lives is usually ignored. This qualitative study of young offenders convicted of murder and manslaughter takes on the challenge of examining the social-psychological development of young people convicted of homicide. In-depth interviews explore offenders'experiences in early childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood; their accounts of the homicides; and their life in custody. This research shows that the pathways leading young people to homicide are as varied as the types of killings perpetrated. Some were raised in social environments conducive to extreme violence where they witnessed, experienced, and were trained in the use of violence. Others found themselves frustrated and angry by their life circumstances. These experiences contributed to a lack of empathy for their victims and limited their insights into the enormity of their actions. This groundbreaking book addresses a critical gap in the literature, highlighting the importance of community-based early intervention, prevention, assessment and rehabilitation. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals.

Following the paper trail!

Community-based strategic policing in Canada by Brian Whitelaw
Call Number: HV7936 .C83 W49
ISBN: 9780176509415
Publication Date: 2014
Police services across the country have undertaken major organizational reforms, significantly altering the structure and delivery of policing services. As a result, new strategies and programs have been designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of police services. The goal of the text's authors is to provide a comprehensive overview of the key materials, issues, and challenges faced by Canadian police services and communities as they attempt to develop partnerships to respond effectively to and prevent crime and social disorder.
Interviewing and interrogation : a Canadian critical and practical perspective by Janne A. Holmgren
Call Number: HV8073.3 .H64
ISBN: 9780176552176
Publication Date: 2017
Interviewing and Interrogation will explore interviewing techniques and look critically at many of the accepted methods of interviewing and interrogation. This book will be applicable to the areas of child welfare, social work, parole, probation, immigration and policing.
Policing and social media : social control in an era of new media by Christopher J. Schneider
Call Number: HV7936 .P8 S38
ISBN: 9781498533713
Publication Date: 2016
This book investigates various public aspects of the management, use, and control of social media by police agencies in Canada. This book aims to illustrate the process by which new information technology namely, social media and related changes in communication formats have affected the public face of policing and police work.

Kid Learning!

The lockdown drill by Coyle, Becky
Call Number: PZ8.3.C83959 L63
ISBN: 9781486709427
Publication Date: 2016
Ms. Crum's class find themselves in all sorts of trouble when an emergency drill is announced over the speaker. Follow along as Finn and friends learn an important lesson from their School Resource Officer about listening and following the rules.
Police in our school by Coyle, Becky
Call Number: PZ8.3.C83959 P65
ISBN: 9781486709403
Publication Date: 2016
A School Resource Officer has a diverse role in the school community and has many duties and responsibilities. Police In Our School teaches kids about the important role their school resource officers play to protect them and their school.
School bus safety by Coyle, Becky
Call Number: PZ8.3 .C83959 S35
ISBN: 9781486714308
Publication Date: 2018
Nina learns how to ride the school bus safely from her friends and a helpful bus driver.
Who let the dog in? by Coyle, Becky
Call Number: PZ8.3.C83959 W46
ISBN: 9781486709410
Publication Date: 2016
A crucial lesson is delivered in this gentle tale about the importance of not letting strangers into the school -- even if that stranger is just a furry puppy!

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Full text business scholarly journals, magazines, country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research. Includes full text of the Harvard Business Review, and Datamonitor country, company, and industry reports.

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LawSource
Canadian case law and legal information, includes access to the Canadian Abridgment and the Canadian Encyclopedic Digest.
LexisNexis Academic
Full-text of 6,000 news, business and legal publications. Includes Canadian legislation and case law.
Quicklaw
Includes Canadian and international case law, Federal and provincial legislation and regulations, newspaper articles, press releases, and newsletters.

Clubbing it!

Canadian Criminal Justice Association
The Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA) was founded in 1919 and remains an independent national voluntary organization working for an improved criminal justice system in Canada.

After Graduation

Careers in criminal justice by Coy H. Johnston
Call Number: HV8143 .J642
ISBN: 9781483331461
Publication Date: 2015
Careers in Criminal Justice, prepares students to plan, pursue, and realize their career goals - from conception through the hiring process.
Women in the security profession : a practical guide for career development by Sandi J. Davies
Call Number: HV8290 .W66
ISBN: 9780128038178
Publication Date: 2017
The comprehensive text helps women navigate their security careers, providing information on the educational requirements necessary to secure the wide-ranging positions in today's security field. Women in the Security Profession describes available development opportunities, offering guidance from experienced women professionals who have risen through the ranks of different security sectors.

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