Question 1

The scene of an attempt suicide or a death may contain such hazards as loaded firearms, poisonous gases, live Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) rails, or blood and bodily fluids from persons carrying communicable diseases. It is important that officers exercise ------- , while conducting a thorough and proper investigation at such scenes.

Accepted Answer

caution

Question 2

Supervision  Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory for  s, p, u, s or s  s, a or a 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 SUPS SAAS

Accepted Answer

suicide, possible sudden death, unnatural sudden death, suspicious death or suspected homicide

Question 3

Supervisory Divisional Detective attendance mandatory for  d-  s-  u-  s-, a- or a- 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 US SAAD

Accepted Answer

 death of a child under five (5)  sudden unexpected death of a child  unnatural sudden death  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

Question 4

Supervisory Officer notification mandatory for - a- - unable to confirm/establish i----------of the deceased person - unable to d------- next of kin - unable to notify next of ---- in person - ----------- by another police service to notify next of kin KADIR

Accepted Answer

- attempt suicide - unable to confirm/establish identity of the deceased person - unable to determine next of kin - unable to notify next of kin in person - request by another police service to notify next of kin

Question 5

Pronouncing Death No person, except a qualified medical practitioner, has the authority to pronounce a person dead. The only exceptions are where:  death appears obvious due to d--------- , d----------, t-------, g------, g------ of cranial or v--------- contents, or a g------------, or  a base---------- has declared death through consultation with an on–scene --------.

Accepted Answer

decomposition, decapitation, transection, gross rigor mortis, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents, or a grossly charred body, or hospital physician paramedic

Question 6

Pronouncing Death Any person who has not been pronounced dead by a qualified medical practitioner or does not fall within the above noted exceptions must be treated as a -------- patient. Toronto Paramedic Services (Paramedics) will respond in all cases to render medical assistance as required but will not transport individuals -------- or obviously dead.

Accepted Answer

living pronounced

Question 7

Pronouncing Death A deceased person will only be transported by -------- away from public view when a body removal service is not readily ---------. Deceased persons will not be transported in the same vehicle as a --------patient. Officers are reminded to remain vigilant for the possibility of ------ in every circumstance where there is:  a sudden, ------- death, and  also present at the time of death or the finding of a body, a partner, and particularly a partner with whom the deceased had or may have had an intimate relationship, recent or remote

Accepted Answer

Paramedics available living foul play unexpected

Question 8

Office of the Chief Coroner The Coroner will be notified and requested to attend in all cases of ------- sudden death. The Coroner will be responsible for pronouncing death in the absence of another qualified medical practitioner and will authorize the ------- of the body. The Coroner may be consulted in cases of sudden death by -------- causes at the discretion of the investigating officer. After pronouncement of death, the body should not be touched or moved without the direction of the Coroner. However, it may be possible to allow the family early access and/or movement of the body following the initial ------ with the Coroner regarding the circumstances of death.

Accepted Answer

unnatural removal natural discussion

Question 9

Death of a Child Under Five (5) Years of Age Every sudden unexpected death of a child or the death of a child under five (5) years of age must be actively investigated as -------, and premature conclusions should not be made regarding the cause and manner of death until a thorough investigation has been completed. Officers shall comply with the applicable sections of Procedure 05–01 when conducting such investigations.

Accepted Answer

suspicious

Question 10

Identification of the Deceased The investigator heading an investigation, or a police officer designated by the investigator, shall attend the morgue and be physically present when a deceased is identified under the following circumstances:  homicide, ------------ or other related criminal offences  cases where the -------- officer has requested the presence of another officer  cases where an ----------has been or is likely to be called  when the Coroner believes it is necessary due to the nature of the case, or the --------- of the person doing the identification.  If the identification of the deceased can not be determined at this time, shall ensure that the ---------------- is notified via the global e-mail address at ----------

Accepted Answer

suspected homicide investigating inquest condition Homicide and Missing Persons Unit (Homicide and Missing Persons) MissingPersons.

Question 11

Health & Safety Practices during Post Mortem Examinations Officers directed to attend and obtain the results of the post mortem examination should be aware that admittance into the post mortem examination room is determined by the ---------- of the Facility and will be granted only to those who have an ---------- need to be present, including:  officers from ------------- who are directly related to the case being autopsied and have a need for photographs and evidence collection  a police officer who has -------- information regarding the case and needs to be present for investigative reasons.

Accepted Answer

Medical Director essential Detective Operations - Forensic Identification Services (FIS) direct

Question 12

Health & Safety Practices during Post Mortem Examinations Access will be granted ONLY to officers who have an operational, investigative or ----------- (by appointment only) need to be present. Attendance should be restricted to the -----------examination period only unless there is a pertinent, reasonable need to be present through the entire post mortem examination. An office has been set–up exclusively for officers to await the examination results

Accepted Answer

educational external

Question 13

First Police Officer The first police officer to arrive at the scene shall be responsible for offender management (if applicable), preservation of the evidence and the crime scene while awaiting the arrival of an appropriate investigator. 1. When responding to an attempt suicide, a possible sudden death or an unnatural sudden death shall attend the scene -------- . 2. Upon arrival at the scene shall  designate a -------- of approach to the victim that allows for the least contamination possible  take charge of the scene until the arrival of a -------- officer  in the absence of a doctor or Paramedics personnel  assess the -------- and responsiveness of the victim  administer -------- if signs of life are present while using the universal precautions as detailed in Procedure 08–07  ensure the victim receives immediate medical attention

Accepted Answer

promptly line supervisory vital signs first–aid

Question 14

First Police Officer  request additional assistance as required  request the attendance of a ------- officer  pending the arrival of a supervisory officer, assign officers to complete necessary tasks  advise Paramedics and ---------- personnel of medical and suicide attempt details  if the body has been moved, make note of the original position and any items moved to gain access to the body  ensure the ---------- is advised of the details of the incident  conduct a Person Query, including a CPIC and Canadian Firearms Registry On–line (CFRO) check  determine whether any of the individuals involved in the occurrence own, possess or have access to a firearm, ammunition, firearms certificate, registration certificate, permit, licence or authorization and comply with Procedure 05–21  Officer and public safety is compromised when firearms are left in a deceased’s dwelling and may come into the possession of an unlicensed person and/or person untrained to properly handle firearms.  ensure a police officer ---------- the victim to hospital

Accepted Answer

supervisory Toronto Fire Services (TFS) communications operator accompanies

Question 15

Additional Police Officers 3. When responding to an attempt suicide, a possible sudden death or an unnatural sudden death shall  attend the scene promptly  in the absence of a supervisory officer take direction from the ------ police officer

Accepted Answer

first

Question 16

Police Officers 4. Upon discovering  the death of a child under five (5) years of age  the sudden unexpected death of a child  a suspicious death or suspected homicide, which may include - an unexplained or ----------- cause of death - found ----------- - obvious or suspected foul play shall treat the death as suspicious and comply with Procedure 05–01.

Accepted Answer

unknown human remains

Question 17

Police Officers 6. When investigating a sudden death in the emergency department of a hospital shall ensure, as part of the investigation that -------- and other caregivers have not intentionally ------- with or altered the body in such a way as to compromise the evidence and the investigation.

Accepted Answer

hospital staff interfered

Question 18

Police Officers 7. When investigating an unnatural sudden death shall  request the attendance of a supervisory officer and a ----------- -----------  request the attendance and confirmation of notification of the --------  leave the body undisturbed when death has been pronounced or where death appears obvious due to decomposition, decapitation, transection, gross rigor mortis, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents, or a grossly charred body  The --------- will determine when the body will be removed.

Accepted Answer

divisional detective Coroner Coroner

Question 19

Police Officers  promptly notify the Coroner, --------- and --------personnel if a properly completed consent form relating to -------- donation is located  record all relevant details in the memorandum book, including the  circumstances relating to the ---------of the body  position and --------of the body  physical characteristics of the ----------  description of the ---------to and from the body  personal information on the deceased, including but not limited to - name, address, date and place of birth - occupation, marital status - personal physician and medical history - Ontario Health / other insurance card, -------- number, Social Insurance Number  name, address, occupation and relationship of next of kin  name, address, phone number and occupation of - the -------- finding the body - all other persons present - any persons who have left the scene  method of suicide, if applicable  text of any suicide note or ------ writing, if applicable  any relevant information obtained from witnesses and other persons on scene

Accepted Answer

Paramedics hospital organ finding description scene approach Welfare person criminal

Question 20

Police Officers  ----------- the immediate area for any witnesses, where appropriate  notify the --------- Officer if the identification of the deceased cannot be determined  request the attendance of an -------------, where applicable  A Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) may only be assigned to examine crime scenes at the discretion of the -------------. A SOCO shall not be assigned to death investigations involving - the sudden, ------------------ - the death of a ---------------- - a --------------- or s---------------  When a death occurs on TTC property, an FIS Investigator or a SOCO (with approval from FIS) will photograph the scene

Accepted Answer

canvass Supervisory FIS investigator Officer in Charge – FIS the sudden, unexpected death of a child - the death of a child under five (5) years of age - a suspicious death or suspected homicide.  When a death occurs on TTC property, an FIS Investigator or a SOCO (with approval from FIS) will photograph the scene

Question 21

Police Officers  request FIS to fingerprint and photograph the deceased if  any outstanding criminal ---------- exist  an active criminal ---------- is found  the identification of the deceased is in ------------  if an outstanding warrant exists, or a document relating to ----- or parole is found, notify the respective unit or police service  if in a public place, ensure the area is cleaned of blood, bodily fluids, etc., when necessary  Either TFS or Toronto ----------------- may be able to assist

Accepted Answer

warrants record question bail Transportation Services

Question 22

Police Officers  if on private property, advise the ------------ or person responsible for the property to ensure the area is cleaned of blood, bodily fluids, etc., when necessary  seize and protect the suicide note or criminal writing in compliance with Procedure 05–08 when directed by a divisional detective  comply with Procedure 04–21 when collecting and seizing evidence other than a suicide note  comply with Procedure 09–01 when seizing items for safekeeping  comply with Procedure 09–04 when seizing narcotics and drugs  comply with the direction of the --------------regarding the return of property to the next of kin

Accepted Answer

owner divisional investigator

Question 23

Police Officers 8. When investigating a death resulting from a scuba diving accident shall  request the attendance of the --------------  comply with Procedure 04–23 9. When investigating a death where the deceased is found in a bathtub shall record in the memorandum book any of the following information that apply - the approximate -------- and ------------ (e.g. hot, cold or room temperature) of any ------------ present in the bathtub - the --------------- of the body (e.g. supine, prone or some other position) - which end of the bathtub the ------------- was positioned - whether the body is ---------- or dry, including the hair - whether the head is submerged at least up to and including --------- and nose - whether the -----------and/or feet show signs of prolonged -------------- - whether there is evidence of ----------in the mouth or nose - whether the water -------------is engaged - whether there is evidence to suggest that the deceased may have --------- into the bathtub.  A finding of drowning is rarely based on definitive autopsy findings. Information from the initial ------------ is therefore often critical in these cases in determining the cause and manner of death

Accepted Answer

Marine Unit - the approximate depth and temperature (e.g. hot, cold or room temperature) of any water present in the bathtub - the position of the body (e.g. supine, prone or some other position) - which end of the bathtub the head was positioned - whether the body is wet or dry, including the hair - whether the head is submerged at least up to and including mouth and nose - whether the fingers and/or feet show signs of prolonged immersion - whether there is evidence of froth in the mouth or nose - whether the water stopper is engaged - whether there is evidence to suggest that the deceased may have fallen into the bathtub. responder

Question 24

Police Officers 10.When investigating a fatal vehicle collision shall also comply with Procedure 07–03.57 11.When investigating a rail–related attempt suicide or death on railway property shall also comply with Procedure 07–04. 12.When responding to a rail–related attempt suicide or death on TTC property shall  ensure the ----------- power is turned off before approaching the track level  comply with Procedure 10–10  make every effort to ---------- subway service as soon as practicable  Undue subway delays cause safety concerns and a tremendous inconvenience to the TTC and the public  interview and obtain the name, address and telephone number of all persons present, including the -------------

Accepted Answer

electrical restore train operator

Question 25

Police Officers 13.When investigating a death on TTC property, upon the direction of the Coroner shall  obtain a -------- from under the platform, place the body and any dismembered parts on the stretcher and remove from public view only after  the --------- has authorized the removal of the body, and  the scene has been --------------, and  a supervisor or ---------- has been consulted and authorized the removal of the body  if the body must be moved prior to the scene being photographed, -------- the position of the body

Accepted Answer

stretcher Coroner photographed detective outline

Question 26

Police Officers  Unless otherwise directed, there is no requirement to await the arrival of a ---------prior to removing the body.  All subway platforms have rooms available, out of public view, where the body may be removed at the Coroner’s direction. This permits the TTC a timely return to service and protects the ------------of the public. These rooms also allow for temporary storage of the remains until such time as body removal services are available.  ensure the area is clear before arranging for the electrical power to be restored

Accepted Answer

detective sensibilities

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