. Flashcards
Which of the following is required for a supervisor or staff sergeant with respect to the
organizational competency of “Our Mindset” ?
a. I weigh the pros and cons of alternatives, and select the best solution or course of
action.
b. I actively look for opportunities to engage positively with the communities and
members we serve.
c. I identify potential opportunities or problems and suggest solutions.
d. I act on, acknowledge, and support ideas from others.
e. I look at the whole picture to understand and consider other possible implications.
d. I act on, acknowledge, and support ideas from others.
Which of the following is not a symptom of excited delirium ?
a. Shouting.
b. Disorientation.
c. Convulsions
d. Acute onset of paranoia.
e. Impaired thinking.
c. Convulsions
With respect to Service Procedure 01-02 – Appendix B (Risk Assessment – Level of
Search), and specifically Level 3 searches, which of the following factors is not
representative of the heightened safety concerns common to all persons held for a Show
Cause hearing:
a. Lodged in a cell and awaiting transportation.
b. The duty to protect prisoners while in custody and their expectation that while in
custody their safety is not compromised.
c. Unsupervised while being transported in a prisoner transportation wagon.
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d. Transportation, lodging, escorting of prisoner at court conducted by unarmed
court officers.
e. The demeanor or emotional state of the individual.
e. The demeanor or emotional state of the individual.
With respect to Service Procedure 01-03 (Persons in Custody), when it is determined that
a person with a disability cannot be accommodated while in custody, members must:
a. Notify the Officer in Charge.
b. Ensure the prisoner is placed in a cell by themselves.
c. Clearly articulate the reasons for the determination in their memorandum book
including all accommodation options considered.
d. Ensure that any infringement of a persons right to be accommodated is minimal in
nature.
e. Consider all available accommodation options.
c. Clearly articulate the reasons for the determination in their memorandum book
including all accommodation options considered.
According to the article Seven Signposts – The drive to be a leader, which of the
following statements is correct:
a. Most mid-level managers wish to move into more challenging roles.
b. People with less leadership potential tend to gravitate towards administrative work.
c. Leaders with the energy and resilience needed to thrive don’t always align with
assigned work.
d. People with leadership potential find the role of a leader interesting and the work of
leading motivating and fun.
e. People with high leadership potential cite the perks of the role (title, pay, prestige) as
a primary driver.
d. People with leadership potential find the role of a leader interesting and the work of
leading motivating and fun.
Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol withdrawal syndrome:
a. Impaired thinking.
b. Seizures.
c. Delerium tremens (DTs);
d. Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
e. Unsteadiness
c. Delerium tremens (DTs);
According to Service Procedure 01-08 (Criminal Code Release), Appendix D
(Undertaking Given to an Officer in Charge), the Officer in charge upon deciding that it
is appropriate to compel a person to enter into conditions on a Form 11.1 shall:
a) Ensure a copy of the applicable release form and a copy of the Form 11.1 are sent
by TPS eFax forthwith to Records Management Services – Operations and the
Bail & Enforcement Unit forthwith if including a reporting condition to Bail and
Parole.
b) Ensure a copy of the applicable release form and a copy of the Form 11.1 are
delivered to the divisional Detective Sergeant.
c) Ensure a copy of the applicable release form and a copy of the Form 11.1 are sent
by TPS eFax forthwith to the Inquiry Desk - CPIC.
d) Ensure the person signs all copies of the Form 11.1
e) Release the person by way of a Form 10 or POA 134 as appropriate.
a) Ensure a copy of the applicable release form and a copy of the Form 11.1 are sent
by TPS eFax forthwith to Records Management Services – Operations and the
Bail & Enforcement Unit forthwith if including a reporting condition to Bail and
Parole.
With respect to Service Procedure 02-19 (Report to a Justice/Order for Continued Detention), and specifically the retention of found property, the guideline for retention of a found bike is: a. 30 days. b. 60 days. c. 90 days. d. One month e. 10 business days.
a. 30 days.
With respect to Service Procedure 04-02 (Death Investigations), which of the following
statements is incorrect:
a. A supervisory officer when dealing with the sudden unexpected death, apparent
suicide or accident where the only witness or person present at the time of death
or the finding of the body is an intimate partner, past or present, shall ensure the
attendance of a divisional detective.
b. The Officer in Charge when notified of an unnatural sudden death
involving a foreign national, shall ensure that a copy of the report is
forwarded by facsimile to the Unit Commander - Intelligence Division -
International Assistance.
c. A supervisor officer upon receiving a request for notification of next of
kin outside the jurisdiction of the Service shall if the initial contact is by
telephone, follow with a CPIC message or e-mail.
d. A divisional detective when the deceased cannot be readily identified shall
consider the use of the FIS Forensic Artist to complete a reconstructed
image for a media release.
e. The Officer in Charge when notified of an unnatural sudden death shall ensure
detective personnel attend the scene.
b. The Officer in Charge when notified of an unnatural sudden death
involving a foreign national, shall ensure that a copy of the report is
forwarded by facsimile to the Unit Commander - Intelligence Division -
International Assistance.
According to Service Procedure 04-15 (Regulated Interactions), absent exigent
circumstances, who has been designated by the Chief of Police as the designate
authorized to approve access to restricted records ?
a. The Staff Superintendent – Corporate Risk Management.
b. The Director – Records Management Systems.
c. A Deputy Chief of Police.
d. The Deputy Chief – Community Safety Command.
e. The Director – Legal Services
c. A Deputy Chief of Police.
With respect to Service Procedure 04-18 (Crime and Disorder Management), which of
the following is the responsibility of the Officer in Charge:
a. Report in writing to the Unit Commander on the results of any Crime
Management Initiative.
b. Ensure that both local and service-wide crime prevention initiatives are
brought to the attention of all members.
c. Ensure the use of directed patrol, targeted enforcement and other initiatives to
respond to high crime or high occurrence locations and serial occurrences.
d. Promote and implement crime management initiatives to respond to identified
crime, public disorder and road safety problems, including repeat calls for
service and repeat victimization.
e. Encourage officers to document the intelligence information on crimes, active
criminals, and disorder issues in the applicable eReports.
a. Report in writing to the Unit Commander on the results of any Crime
With respect to Service Procedure 04-18, Appendix A (Guidelines for Divisional Crime
Management), which of the following is a key step in establishing the Crime
Management Process:
a. Long-term operational planning to set priorities for the division.
b. Short-term/daily strategic planning and measurement to establish direction as
required.
c. Focused operational debriefing of all prisoners.
d. Integrated role for Divisional CPLC’s.
e. Project co-ordination and integration.
d. Integrated role for Divisional CPLC’s.
With respect to Service Procedure 04-18 (Crime and Disorder Management), and
specifically Appendix D (Divisional Deployment), which of the following is a
responsibility of the Major Crime component of Detective Operations:
a. Street robberies.
b. Break and enters.
c. Shootings and investigations relating to the use of firearms.
d. Street level drugs.
e. Youth gang investigations.
d. Street level drugs.
With respect to Service Procedure 04-35 (Source Management - Confidential Source),
which of the following is not a primary concern that shall be considered by all officers
when establishing a relationship with a source:
a. The administration of justice.
b. Public safety.
c. The age of the source.
d. Safety of the source.
e. Corporate liability.
c. The age of the source.
According to Service Procedure 05-04 (Domestic Violence), which of the following is
the responsibility of a supervisory officer when notified of domestic violence or a
domestic incident:
a. Attend the scene for all domestic violence calls.
b. Document the circumstances in the memorandum book, including if no
arrest was made, why no arrest was made/charge laid, when applicable.
c. Ensure the victim and dependents are offered the assistance of Victim
Services and other community agencies.
d. Advise the OIC of all the circumstances.
e. Ensure that the victim and dependents are offered the assistance of Victim
Services Toronto and other community agencies.
a. Attend the scene for all domestic violence calls.
A fourteen (14) year old male has been sexually assaulted. Which of the following
Sexual Assault Care Centres is an appropriate facility to take the child to for examination
and treatment related to the sexual assault:
a. The Hospital for Sick Children.
b. The Scarborough Hospital (Birchmount Campus).
c. Trillium Health Care Centre - Mississauga.
d. Womens College Hospital.
e. All of the above.
e. All of the above.
A team comprised of a police officer and Children’s Aid Society social worker interview
a child at school in relation to sexual abuse suspected of taking place in the home,
without first notifying the parents of the child. According to Service Procedure 05-06
(Child Abuse), the parents of the child shall be informed of the interview:
a. forthwith.
b. as soon as practicable.
c. as soon as reasonably possible.
d. immediately, except during the stages of the initial investigation where
police or child care protection worker(s) need access to the child at school
or child care setting as a continuation of the investigation process.
e. When it is determined that there is no immediate risk to the child or when
the child will be apprehended as a child in need of protection under the
Child and Family Services Act.
c. as soon as reasonably possible.
According to Service Procedure 05-16 (Hate/Bias Crimes), the supervisory officer upon being notified of an incident suspected to be a hate/bias crime shall advise the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of all the relevant facts. a. Supervisory officer - TPOC. b. Duty Inspector – Duty Desk. c. Officer in Charge. d. Divisional Detective Sergeant. e. Hate Crime Coordinator.
c. Officer in Charge.
With respect to Service Procedure 05-26 (Child Abductions), which of the following is a
duty of the Officer in Charge upon being notified of a possible child abduction:
a. Notify all divisional personnel.
b. Consult with the investigating officer to determine if an AMBER Alert
should be initiated.
c. Ensure a bulletin is published on Pushpin.
d. Coordinate the divisional response in conjunction with the case manager.
e. Ensure the assistance of INT, Covert OPS – SMS, or Specialized Criminal
Investigations – Homicide is requested, where appropriate.
a. Notify all divisional personnel.
With respect to Service Procedure 06-04 (Emotionally Disturbed Persons), when a police
officer is not apprehending a suspected EDP under the MHA who is 16 years of age, and
the MCIT is unavailable, the officer shall:
a. Complete the applicable eReports.
b. Determine if this is a child in need of protection under the Child and
Family Services Act.
c. Notify the next of kin or public trustee, if necessary.
d. Contact the Community Referral Police Access Line for support.
e. Ensure the person is offered Victim Services.
d. Contact the Community Referral Police Access Line for support.
According to Procedure 07-05 (Service Vehicle Collisions), which of the following is the
responsibility of the supervisory officer:
a. Ensure a copy of the SRLD401 or eReport has been sent to FLT.
b. When detailed to attend a reportable or non-reportable SVC that has occurred
outside the city of Toronto, obtain a copy of the collision report from the
investigating officer.
c. When in receipt of a SVCR shall review for completeness, accuracy, and
investigative integrity and submit to the Unit Commander prior to reporting off
duty.
d. Notify the Officer in Charge – TPOC.
e. Ensure the SLRD401 is forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation within ten
(10) days of the vehicle collision.
b. When detailed to attend a reportable or non-reportable SVC that has occurred
outside the city of Toronto, obtain a copy of the collision report from the
investigating officer.
According to Service Procedure 08-01 (Employee and Family Assistance Program), the
EFAP will only breach confidentiality when required by law, such as when there is a need to report a health professional where there is reason to believe that they are not working in accordance with the standards of the:
a. Regulated Health Professions Act.
b. Health Protection and Promotion Act.
c. Personal Health Information Protection Act.
d. Ontario Health Care Consent Act.
e. Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Act.
a. Regulated Health Professions Act.
With respect to Service Procedure 08-04 (Members Involved in a Traumatic Critical
Incident), the Officer in Charge or Civilian Equivalent when involved in an assessment of
a traumatic incident when not assigned a memorandum book shall:
a. Submit an internal correspondence (TPS 649) to the Unit Commander.
b. Ensure a TPS 765 is completed and submitted in compliance with
Procedure 08-03.
c. Create a written record of all factors considered and actions taken.
d. Submit an E-mail correspondence to “Critical Incident Response Team”
providing relevant details of the incident.
e. Ensure the TPA delivers pizza and free coffee for the troops.
c. Create a written record of all factors considered and actions taken.
According to Service Procedure 08-11 (Workplace Violence), the Officer in Charge or
Designate, upon becoming aware of, or ought reasonably to be aware of, workplace
violence or the threat of workplace violence, including domestic violence, shall when the
source of the workplace violence is external to the Service, ensure the applicable eReport
numbers are provided to the members Unit Commander and:
a. Unit Commander – Occupational Health and Safety.
b. OHS - MAS.
c. Unit Commander – Professional Standards.
d. OHS - WICB Services
e. Unit Commander - Labour Relations.
c. Unit Commander – Professional Standards.
With respect to Service Procedure 08-13 (Workplace Accomodation – Medical), which of
the following is a factor under the Code to be considered in determining undue hardship:
a. Whether or not it is viable to modify tasks.
b. Cost.
c. Whether or not it is viable to modify working conditions – hours of work, shift
schedules.
d. The potential for internal retraining relevant to the alternative position.
e. The requirement for internal training relevant to the position (which does not
include upgrading of academic qualifications).
b. Cost.
With respect to Service Procedure 10-01 (Emergency Incident Response), which of the following is not a
consideration when developing a communication strategy:
a. Will the communication be accessible to the target audience ?
b. the target audience.
c. the form of communication.
d. The nature of the emergency.
e. The information to include in the communication.
d. The nature of the emergency.
According to Service Procedure 10-13 (Threats to School Safety), a Supervisory Officer
upon being notified of a school lockdown shall:
a. Notify the Officer in Charge.
b. Assign an officer to attend that school.
c. Provide information and updates on the situation when inquiries are made by the
school principal or designate in the area of the threat.
d. In addition to unit-specific policies, when requested by officers on the scene, shall
notify all identified schools when it is recommended that there be a Lockdown,
Hold and Secure, or Shelter in Place.
e. Identify a parent staging area.
b. Assign an officer to attend that school.
With respect to Service Procedure 08-12 (Workplace Harassment), which of the
following statements is correct:
a. The definition of workplace harassment under the Ontario Human Rights Code is
broader than the definition contained in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
(OHSA).
b. The Officer in Charge/Designate when the source of the workplace harassment is
external to the Service shall ensure the applicable eReport numbers are provided
to the involved member’s Unit Commander and the Unit Commander – Corporate
Risk Management (CRM) prior to the completion of the tour of duty.
c. A complaint of workplace harassment that is vexatious or malicious in nature may
result in discipline.
d. The Unit Commander shall arrange for the re-assignment to reasonable alternative
duties.
e. The Officer in Charge/Designate shall arrange for counselling which is gender
and culturally specific.
c. A complaint of workplace harassment that is vexatious or malicious in nature may
result in discipline.
With respect to Service Procedure 13-08 (Uniform Suspension from Duty), which of the
following statements is incorrect:
a. The likelihood that the officer will re-offend is to be taken into consideration
when determining if an immediate suspension from duty is appropriate.
b. The suspending officer shall deliver all surrendered Service issued uniform and
equipment to the suspended officer’s Unit Commander.
c. When recommending to the Chief whether to revoke or continue a suspension
from duty, Professional Standards shall consider if there are any court imposed
bail conditions.
d. When suspending an officer from duty, the suspending officer shall notify the
Duty Senior Officer.
e. The Unit Commander upon learning that a police officer under their command has
been suspended shall ensure the suspended officer’s Staff Superintendent/Director
is notified of the suspension.
a. The likelihood that the officer will re-offend is to be taken into consideration
when determining if an immediate suspension from duty is appropriate.
An officer on your platoon has been placed on a Special Review in accordance with
Service procedure 13-11 (Unsatisfactory Work Performance). This officer has
demonstrated an effort to comply but has not sufficiently met the threshold level. Under
these circumstances, the maximum total time frame for the Special Review is:
a. 60 days.
b. 90 days.
c. 120 days.
d. 150 days
e. 180 days
e. 180 days
According to Service Procedure 14-02 (Evaluations, Reclassifications and Appraisals -
Uniform), each unit will be responsible for providing the officer’s performance report for
the previous _________ police reporting periods to the Unit Commander.
a. 10
b. 12
c. 13.
d. 14
e. 15
c. 13.
According to Service Procedure 15-01 (Use of Force), a supervisor, when notified of a
firearm discharge incident shall:
a. Support and assist the FDI and investigate as required.
b. Notify the Officer in Charge - TPOC forthwith.
c. Ensure the Duty Senior Officer has been notified.
d. Ensure the on-call FDI has been notified.
e. Review ICCS recordings, where applicable, and record the results of this review
in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR) and memorandum book.
a. Support and assist the FDI and investigate as required.
With respect to Service Procedure 15-01 (Use of Force), which of the following
statements is incorrect:
a. An incident in which force was actually used including the Demonstrated
Force presence of a CEW requires a separate UFR Form 1 from each
individual member involved.
b. The POU, Mounted Unit, or Marine Unit when assisting the POU, when
operating/responding as a team, shall submit a Team Report UFR Form 1
in situations where force is displayed or used.
c. Members are required to submit a UFR Form 1 and a TPS 584 to the Chief
of Police when a member uses a CEW.
d. Members may use an intermediate weapon such as their issued baton, OC
spray or conducted energy weapon (CEW) as a force option to prevent
themselves from being overpowered when violently attacked.
e. The information from the UFR Form 1 shall not be contained in an
officers personnel file.
b. The POU, Mounted Unit, or Marine Unit when assisting the POU, when
operating/responding as a team, shall submit a Team Report UFR Form 1
in situations where force is displayed or used.
With respect to Service Procedure 15-01 (Use of Force), the Officer in Charge upon
being notified of a firearm discharge by a member shall:
a. Notify the Duty Senior Officer.
b. If the firearm discharge results in injury or death to a person, notify the
unit commander.
c. Ensure a Detective is assigned to support and assist the PRS-FDI during
the course of the firearm discharge investigation in accordance with
“Additional Investigative Requirements - Firearm Discharge” section of
Service procedure 15-01.
d. Ensure the Officer in Charge of the division in which the firearm discharge
occurred has been notified, if the discharge did not occur in the members home
unit.
e. Advise the Unit Commander at the first available opportunity and provide regular
updates.
b. If the firearm discharge results in injury or death to a person, notify the
unit commander.
With respect to Service procedure 15-10 (Suspect Apprehension Pursuit), which of the
following is not a responsibility of the Road Supervisory Officer:
a. Advise the pursuit supervisor of any methods to be used to terminate the
pursuit, when practicable.
b. Monitor the communication.
c. Assume the role of pursuit supervisor in the absence of an Operations
Supervisor – Communications Services.
d. Order the pursuit abandoned, when appropriate and advise the pursuit
supervisor accordingly.
e. Ensure the applicable eReports are completed, prior to the completion of duty,
if applicable.
a. Advise the pursuit supervisor of any methods to be used to terminate the
pursuit, when practicable.
Short Term: For the purpose of medical accommodation means the prognosis for full recovery is within: a. 1 month b. 2 months c. 3 months d. 6 months e. 1 year
d. 6 months
According to Article 5.01 of the Uniform Collective Agreement, a member shall be
notified of any disciplinary action taken against the member by way of documentation
(currently TPS 930) and has the right to respond thereto in writing within:
a. 5 working days.
b. 10 days.
c. 10 working days.
d. 14 days.
e. 14 working days.
c. 10 working days.
According to Article 7.07 of the Uniform Collective Agreement, the normal tour of duty for the Second Tour is: a. 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. b. 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. c. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. d. 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm e. 4:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
c. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
According to the Memoranda of Understanding between the Toronto Police Services
Board and the Toronto Police Association relating to Probationary Constables, a
probationary constable who is disputing a recommendation to dispense with his/her
services shall notify:
a. The Association and the Probationary Constables Unit Commander.
b. The Association and Labour Relations.
c. The Association and the Standing Committee on Probationary Constables.
d. The Association and Board.
e. Bob Kemp.
a. The Association and the Probationary Constables Unit Commander.
An officer may respond to their annual appraisal by preparing a TPS 649 within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days of being counselled. a. 7 b. 10 c. 14 d. 21 e. 30
b. 10
A member, within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (excluding Saturday or Sunday) of submitting a written resignation, may request the Chief of Police, either directly or through the Association, to withdraw said resignation. a. 24 hours. b. 48 hours. c. 72 hours. d. 5 days. e. 7 days.
b. 48 hours.
When did the Ministry of Community and Correctional Services approve the use of
Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW’s) for tactical units, hostage rescue teams,
preliminary perimeter control containment teams, and qualified front line supervisors ?
a. March 2005.
b. February 2003.
c. February 2004.
d. April 2006.
e. May 2003.
c. February 2004.
A police officer has an unintentional discharge with a CEW. No injuries are sustained.
According to Service Procedure 15-09 (Conducted Energy Weapon), the officer is
required to:
a. Complete and submit a UFR Form 1 to the Officer in Charge prior to the completion of the tour of duty.
b. Notify a Communications Supervisor.
c. Submit a TPS 105 to the Officer in Charge.
d. Notify the Officer in Charge
e. Stick his/her tongue on the probe and test for current.
a. Complete and submit a UFR Form 1 to the Officer in Charge prior to the completion of the tour of duty.
Which of the following is one of the expectations of a Supervisor/Sergeant/Staff Sergeant
in relation to the core value “We lead and inspire” ?
a. I make myself available to mentor high potentials individuals, even outside my
own area.
b. I identify future leaders across the Service, and look for specific opportunities to
further their development, including my mentoring support.
c. I use a broad range of leadership approaches to energize, motivate, and inspire
others to do their best.
d. I provide positive and constructive feedback, and recognize successes and
accomplishments.
e. I seek to be credible and authentic in my leadership.
d. I provide positive and constructive feedback, and recognize successes and
accomplishments.
