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NWEST [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Intergovernmental Bodies and Committees
- Police
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Weapons Enforcement Support Team
1, record 1, English, National%20Weapons%20Enforcement%20Support%20Team
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NWEST 2, record 1, English, NWEST
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST) is a partnership between the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] and Canadian municipal and provincial police services in support of law enforcement to counter the illegal movement of firearms into and across Canada. NWEST provides technical expertise in support of police operations including assistance with firearms identification, and the preparation and execution of search warrants and prohibition orders. 2, record 1, English, - National%20Weapons%20Enforcement%20Support%20Team
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités intergouvernementaux
- Police
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Équipe nationale de soutien à l'application de la Loi sur les armes à feu
1, record 1, French, %C3%89quipe%20nationale%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20l%27application%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20les%20armes%20%C3%A0%20feu
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ENSALA 2, record 1, French, ENSALA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Équipe nationale de soutien à l'application de la Loi sur les armes à feu (ENSALA), issue d'un partenariat entre la GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada] et les services de police municipaux et provinciaux du Canada, s'inscrit à l'appui des efforts déployés par les forces de l'ordre pour contrer l'entrée et la circulation illégale d'armes à feu dans tout le pays. L'ENSALA fournit une expertise technique à l'appui des opérations policières, notamment pour l'identification des armes à feu, et la préparation et l'exécution des mandats de perquisition et des ordonnances d'interdiction. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%89quipe%20nationale%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20l%27application%20de%20la%20Loi%20sur%20les%20armes%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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