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Organizational Structure and Other Police Services Within Canada
The Belleville Police Service is located in Belleville, Ontario, Canada and has served the Belleville community since 1836. There are a number of police services and levels of police within Ontario, which include; Municipal services, Provincial (Ontario Provincial Police), Federal, Military, and Railway. The three largest police services in Canada: Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Toronto Police Service. Canada’s police services are reported to be some of the best paid in the world. The crime rate in Canada has been steadily declining for the last decade and there are now approximately 200 officers for every 100, 000 people. The role of a police officer is multi-faceted, as officers must possess excellent communication skills, be able to be tactful in difficult situations, and stay physically fit –while working shift work. Since the public has expectations of the police and holds them accountable, they deserve to be compensated for their dedication to the safety of the people in the communities in which they serve and protect. As reported in 2011, the city of Belleville is comprised of a population of approximately, 49,454, people respectively; as a result the Belleville Police Service is a smaller service what represents the population of the city. As of 2014, the Belleville Police Service is reportedly comprised of 88 sworn members and 42 civilian (37 full-time, 5 part-time) members. A first class constable in Canada makes anywhere from, $80, 000 – $90, 000, on average with overtime and benefits.

Crime and Specialized Units
The city of Belleville is reported to have the most break and enters in 2012. Since 2009, the Belleville police have reported an overall reduction crime annually and have reported in 2013 to have a lower crime rate that the previous years. The Belleville Police Service is divided into four platoons of Emergency Response Teams; which work to deliver specialized policing initiative, such as: Drug Intelligence (PAVIS –PROVINCIAL Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy) and Street Crime. Specialized units of the Belleville Police Service comprised of the following: “Abuse & Violence, Canine Unit, Court Locations, Drug Offences, False Alarm Reduction Program, fingerprinting, Firearms safety, Property (theft and or reported found), Stolen Vehicle Search, Traffic, Collision Reporting Centre, and Criminal Records Check. The service has a number of crime prevention strategies which include: “Community & Zone Policing, Be Aware, CCTV System Project, Community Policing, Principles, Don’t be That Guy, Kid Zone, and Community Programs”.

Social Media and Cyberbullying
The Belleville Police Service communicates with their shareholders (citizens) in person and online; the service has a website which is up-to-date with ongoing initiatives, strategies, and communications. The Belleville Police Service is involved in social media by communicating, or tweeting on Twitter. The service also has a Cyberbullying campaign which is part of the team dedicated to current and ongoing issues affecting citizens, and is called, “Be Aware” Crime Prevention Strategy. Cyberbullying is a type of bullying behaviour that is affected through use of computer and information technologies and is on the rise in schools, at home, and within many communities. Cyberbullying is an issue for police services as the bullying is often done online and in anonymity. This issue has been brought to media following several suicides as a result of those bullied and the lack of legal implications in finding and charging those individuals responsible for the bullying behaviour. Belleville Police Service and other Canadian police services alike, share cyberbullying initiatives and anti-cyberbullying campaigns as this is a prevalent issue targeting vulnerable youth in an increasingly digital age. Cyberbullying seems to be most prominent within schools, however, reports of cyberbullying via non-school related chat rooms have been publicized. Parents, school administration and staff will often report this type of bullying to authorities to seek investigative measures. Cyberbullying not only has a negative impact on the victim but adverse effects to follow such bullying. The effects that cyberbullying can have on victims are: depression, social withdrawal, alienation, embarrassment, and even suicide. With students having increased access to the internet outside of school, youth are connected online via; mobile phones/devices, at home, and in public places,.

Applicants
Since police are given a high degree of autonomy and independence, alongside the Chief of Police, those who are in such positions must be fit to meet such requirements. After an individual has passed the interviews, psychological testing, subsequent background checks, and police college, job security is then provided. However, police officers scrutinized for their decisions even if they abide lawful orders, as they may be personally responsible for wrong acts done unto citizens. Since policing is a regulated area of the public services, Belleville police service as a municipal service, if part of a unionized environment. In order to be considered for the position of police constable at the Belleville Police Service, an individual must first successfully complete the testing process through a third party company, Applicant Testing Services. The required testing, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), certificate of results is comprised of a battery of tests. The tests needed to obtain an OACP included; an Analytical test, an English writing test, a physical abilities test, a behavioural assessment, and a Vision and Hearing screening. In order to apply to become a police constable individuals must meet the following criteria, as this criteria is standard among police services within Canada: be a Canadian citizen, be of good moral character, at least 18 years of age at the time of application (some services require applicants to be 19 years old upon engagement), be proficient in English, possess a valid unrestricted Canadian driver’s license (no more than 3 demerit points accepted amongst most services), possess a Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. or equivalency of diploma completed outside of Canada, meet medical and psychological standards, meet necessary level of physical abilities, be able to carry a firearm and use it or nay other use of force when necessary, and be willing to work shift work and holidays ( be willing to relocate as to meet the needs of the service).