Police Entrapment

Sting operations

• Real life scenarios organized by police officers
• Intent to apprehend criminals and reduce crime rate
• Scenarios differ greatly 
• Much controversy surrounding sting operations and their growing frequency
• Common example is monitored car scenario

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R. v. mack (1988)

• Norman Mack - previous drug offender
• Old acquaintance of his, Momotiuk, harassing him for drugs
• Momotiuk was a police informant
• Despite Mack's constant denials, Momotiuk continued asking for drugs
• After an incident in the woods, Mack finally gave in, and supplied drugs

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right vs. wrong

• Individual most commit the crime without persuasion or intimidation
• Officers should only present the offer
• Individual must have the option to accept or decline
• If they accept the offer, they can be held accountable for the crime
• If they decline, that individual should be let go 

Do you think that sting operations should continue to happen in Canada?

What measures can be taken to ensure sting operations are conducted justly and lawfully?