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mac25 · 08-17-2011, 01:13 PM

thank you both for answering a) and b)1 =D

but for b)2. the question was if it is legal in canada to usel intimidation. not is it understandable that in extreame situations and under pressure an officer would use such, ei: a suspect pulled over with suspicion of having a firearm in the vehicle.

the question is directed to scenarios of traffic stops and the like, where the majority of vehicle being checked are law abiding citizens.

~without probable cause
~without the person in question being rude

acuracura: "B2) Depends on how the intimidation is used and what it leads to and in what context. In your case of a road block which is checking for driver sobriety, I would say it's fine. The cop is intimidating you to determine if you have already drank alcohol. If you have, the offence was already committed. Just because he was intimidating didn't make you more drunk. "

i understand the initial question should be asked in a stern way to gaudge the reaction of the individual. i also understand that the officer should use the flashlight and check the eyes of the individual.

what i don't understand is how it can be legal for an officer to continue using intimidation to an ordinary citizen after concluding that the individual is clear, since it is not legal to use verbal harasment while on the job in BC and intimidation, to instill fear in an individual, is harasment.

basically intimidation

"Intimidation (also called cowing) is intentional behavior "which would cause a person of ordinary sensibilities" fear of injury or harm. It's not necessary to prove that the behavior was so violent as to cause terror or that the victim was actually frightened"

= verbal harasment

"Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment is illegal whether it happens in after-hour meetings to discuss work issues, business trips, office parties or lunch meetings.

Employers are responsible for protecting their employees. They must investigate and deal with workplace harassment. A prudent employer will establish comprehensive anti-harassment policies and procedures.

Typical examples of harassment include:

racial or sexual slurs
name calling
racist or sexist joke
negative stereotyping
physical assault
bullying
threats
demeaning pictures, posters and graffiti

^sorce Human Rights in the BC Workplace - About the Law in BC Canada

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mac25 Everyone wants a piece of R S... Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vancouver Posts: 391 Thanked 130 Times in 57 Posts Failed 156 Times in 20 Posts	thank you both for answering a) and b)1 =D but for b)2. the question was if it is legal in canada to usel intimidation. not is it understandable that in extreame situations and under pressure an officer would use such, ei: a suspect pulled over with suspicion of having a firearm in the vehicle. the question is directed to scenarios of traffic stops and the like, where the majority of vehicle being checked are law abiding citizens. ~without probable cause ~without the person in question being rude acuracura: "B2) Depends on how the intimidation is used and what it leads to and in what context. In your case of a road block which is checking for driver sobriety, I would say it's fine. The cop is intimidating you to determine if you have already drank alcohol. If you have, the offence was already committed. Just because he was intimidating didn't make you more drunk. " i understand the initial question should be asked in a stern way to gaudge the reaction of the individual. i also understand that the officer should use the flashlight and check the eyes of the individual. what i don't understand is how it can be legal for an officer to continue using intimidation to an ordinary citizen after concluding that the individual is clear, since it is not legal to use verbal harasment while on the job in BC and intimidation, to instill fear in an individual, is harasment. basically intimidation "Intimidation (also called cowing) is intentional behavior "which would cause a person of ordinary sensibilities" fear of injury or harm. It's not necessary to prove that the behavior was so violent as to cause terror or that the victim was actually frightened" = verbal harasment "Workplace Harassment Workplace harassment is illegal whether it happens in after-hour meetings to discuss work issues, business trips, office parties or lunch meetings. Employers are responsible for protecting their employees. They must investigate and deal with workplace harassment. A prudent employer will establish comprehensive anti-harassment policies and procedures. Typical examples of harassment include: racial or sexual slurs name calling racist or sexist joke negative stereotyping physical assault bullying threats demeaning pictures, posters and graffiti ^sorce Human Rights in the BC Workplace - About the Law in BC Canada Last edited by mac25; 08-17-2011 at 01:19 PM.