04-05 Missing Persons Flashcards
Rationale
Missing person occurrences are a high-risk area of policing, and must be given appropriate levels of priority and resources from the outset. Each missing person occurrence reported to the Toronto Police Service (Service) shall/will be treated as an ———, given the potential that ———may be uncovered at a later date.
investigation
criminality
Supervision
Supervisory Officer attendance ——– for Level 2 and 3 searches
Supervisory Officer notification mandatory for —–missing person investigations
mandatory
all
Procedure
A missing person is a person where ——–the following circumstances exist with respect to the person:
- The persons whereabouts are —— and,
i. the person has not been in —-with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or
ii. it is reasonable in the circumstances to fear for the ——– because of the circumstances surrounding the person’s absence or because of any other prescribed considerations.
- A member of a ——– is unable to locate the person after making reasonable efforts to do so.
When someone is reported as missing or lost to the Service, a full missing person eReport shall be taken in all instances and completed in accordance with this Procedure.
both
unknown
contact
person’s safety
police force
All reports of missing persons are accepted at the time that they are made and given —– consideration and attention regardless of:
where the ———resides;
where the ——– resides;
the reportee’s ——— to the missing person;
the ———- of time the person has been missing; or
the missing person’s age, sex, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, belief, social standing, disability or lifestyle.
full
missing person
reportee
relationship
length
There are three (3) levels of investigative response to missing person cases. This is determined with information collected on the TPS —– and TPS —–. These forms are an investigative aid that will be used to assist responding officers, ——and the Officer in Charge in assessing the level of risk, and determining the appropriate level of investigative
response that is required.
260
260A
supervisors
All cases of missing persons where circumstances indicate a strong possibility of ———- meet the criteria as a Major Case pursuant to the Ontario Major Case Management Manual. Therefore, an accredited Major Case Manager shall —— the investigation.
foul play
lead
Missing person cases, where it has —- to be determined whether foul play is involved and the individual remains unaccounted for ——– days after being reported missing, shall be deemed a Major Case pursuant to the Ontario Major Case Management Manual for the purpose of utilizing the Ministry approved software (PowerCase).
yet
thirty (30)
In cases where foul play is suspected or ——- are encountered the collection of DNA will be conducted under the direction of ———-
unusual circumstances
Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services (FIS)
A citizen requesting information about another citizen’s whereabouts either electronically or by telephone shall be directed to the ——–. The Officer in Charge shall determine whether it is appropriate to release the requested information
Officer in Charge
Missing Persons Act
The Missing Persons Act came into effect on ——–. This legislation will assist police officers investigating missing person occurrences by providing them with the ability, in certain circumstances, to:
obtain a ——– for a person or entity to produce ——— that would assist in locating a missing person;
obtain a ——– to allow entry onto a premises to locate a missing person; and
make an urgent demand for records without ———.
If it is determined that a search warrant or, in exigent circumstances, an urgent demand for records may further the investigation, police officers shall comply with the relevant direction contained in this Procedure.
July 1, 2019
court order
records
search warrant
judicial authorization
Missing Persons Unit (MPU)
The Missing Persons Unit (MPU) is the centralized unit for the Service that will ensure a consistent process and investigative response for all occurrences of persons missing in the City of Toronto, or on the way to/from the City of
Toronto. This includes both newly reported and historic cases of missing persons and unidentified human remains. The availability of the MPU will ensure:
———-investigations and a consistent process of review across the Service;
———-of all partners to leverage all available resources that may be utilized as a resource for investigative assistance, information and community mobilization;
all relevant information is entered on the ————
(NCMPUR) website;
our commitment to a ——— approach to all missing person occurrences (victim support/management); and
continuity and ——— of file management.
The MPU is available to all members of the Service as a resource that is:
available to provide direction, ——–, follow-up and support for missing person investigations;
designated by the ——–to coordinate, manage and report on the use of urgent demands for records outlined in ———– of the Missing Persons Act.
standardized
collaboration
National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains
victim-centered
consistency
guidance
Chief
section 8
DNA Program
The ———(NMPDP) is designed to be utilized as an additional resource with ongoing missing person investigations. The NMPDP is a joint effort of the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) and the ———–(NDDB).
National Missing Persons DNA Program
National DNA Data Bank
National Missing Persons DNA Program
Each person’s DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is unique to them and it can be used to identify a missing person’s remains or their blood at a crime scene. The DNA of a missing person can be collected from personal items containing their saliva, blood, skin cells or sweat, as outlined in Appendix A. These types of personal items are often lost even with the short passage of time and, as a result, should be collected in the ——— stages of a missing person investigation.
Once collected, a DNA profile may be submitted under the ——- and compared on an ongoing basis to DNA collected in other cases. In order to utilize a missing person’s DNA as an investigative tool, ———from the missing person’s family is required. For additional information pertaining to the collection of DNA in missing person investigations, officers
shall contact the —— directly.
early
NMPDP
written consent
MPU
Divisional Resource Checklist
Divisional —————– shall ensure that a list of local resources is created and maintained to assist personnel assigned to missing person searches. Information may include, but is not limited to listings for
c————-, pools, a———, libraries
c———
schools
s————
t———— facilities (bus terminals, train stations, etc.)
hotels/motels
h——— & withdrawal management centres (formerly known as detoxification centres)
social s————, drop in centres
hospitals
p————– agencies operating in the division
Unit Commanders
community centres, pools, arenas, libraries
churches
schools
shopping malls
transportation facilities (bus terminals, train stations, etc.)
hotels/motels
hostels & withdrawal management centres (formerly known as detoxification centres)
social service agencies, drop in centres
hospitals
private security agencies operating in the division
Depending upon the circumstances, the search can begin at any one of the three (3) levels, but does not preclude the steps in the previous levels, if appropriate.
Level 2 and Level 3 searches shall be conducted using the _____ as
defined in Chapter 10, Appendix A.
shall be
Ims
BOLOs
A Be On the LookOut (BOLO) request is generated when a missing person ——— is created. Records Management Services – Operations (RMS – Ops) is responsible for posting the BOLO.
eReport
Amber Alert
The activation of an AMBER Alert shall be considered in all missing children investigations, and ———- shall be implemented in all cases involving AMBER Alert activation. Before an AMBER Alert is initiated, the following guidelines must be met
the investigator believes a child under —— years of age has been abducted
the investigator believes the child is in —–
there is descriptive information about —– or more of the following
- child
- abductor
- vehicle
to believe an immediate ——– alert will help in locating the child.
Major Case Management
eighteen (18)
danger
one (1)
broadcast
Reporting
When a person has been reported missing to the Service, officers shall utilize the Missing Person ————- by contacting ——— via telephone to generate the required missing person eReport. This process will simplify data entry requirements for officers, and ensure the missing person is entered onto CPIC immediately.
In all instances:
a missing person ——- shall be completed;
the person’s information shall be entered onto CPIC as missing; and
an investigation shall be commenced.
Under no circumstances will the report of a missing person be entered as an ‘————’.
Phone-In process
RMS – Ops
eReport
Incident
When a person is reported missing by a reportee in person at a division, the reportee —— be directed to ——–a different division.
When a person is reported missing by a reportee over the telephone, the member receiving the telephone call may transfer the reportee to ————-.
If the person is being reported missing at a Service facility other than a police division, members may contact the ——-responsible for that area to attend and conduct an investigation.
shall not
attend
Communications Services
division
Reporting Reference Guide
Missing Person (A)
Reportee is situated in the ———
Missing person —- a resident of the City of Toronto
The division receiving the report of a missing person shall
conduct the ————
complete the applicable ———-
if the division receiving the report for the missing person is —– the division where the missing person resides
immediately
- provide the eReport number to the ——— of the division where the missing person ——–
- record the name, rank and badge number of the Officer in Charge contacted in the eReport
The division where the missing person ——- shall conduct a follow–up investigation.
City of Toronto
is
initial investigation
eReports
not
Officer in Charge
resides
resides
Missing Person (B)
- Reportee is situated ——- the City of Toronto
- Missing person ——- a resident of the City of Toronto
- Area the person is missing from is ——
The division receiving the report of a missing person shall
conduct the ————
complete the applicable ——–
if the division receiving the report for the missing person is not the division responsible for the ——from which the person is missing, immediately - provide the eReport number to the Officer in Charge of the division responsible for the area from which the person is missing
- record the name, rank and badge number of the Officer in Charge contacted in the eReport
The division responsible for the —–where the person is missing from shall conduct a follow–up investigation.
in
is not
known
initial investigation
eReports
area
area
Missing Person (C)
- Reportee is situated in the City of Toronto
- Missing person is not a resident of the City of Toronto
- Area the person is missing from is unknown
The division receiving the report of a missing person shall
conduct the initial investigation
complete the applicable eReports
conduct a ——— investigation
add any new information in the original eReport until the missing person is located or further information is received concerning the whereabouts of the missing person that identifies an —– where the person may be located or was missing from
if further information is received about the area from which the person is missing, provide the eReport number to the Officer in Charge of the division responsible for that area for follow–up investigation
in
is not
unknown
follow-up
area
Missing Person (D)
- Reportee is situated ——- the City of Toronto
- Missing person is a resident of the City of Toronto
The unit receiving a report of a missing person shall ——— the reportee to the division where the missing person resides.
The division where the missing person resides shall
advise the reportee that a member of the police service having ——— where the reportee is currently situated will attend to speak with them
generate a ——– to the local police service requesting
an officer from the ——- attend and speak with the reportee
the name, rank, badge number, and contact information of the officer from the local police service who is attending to conduct the initial investigation, be forwarded by CPIC message to the TPS division conducting the investigation
all information obtained during the initial investigation be forwarded by facsimile to the TPS division conducting the investigation
complete the applicable eReports, including the results of the investigation conducted by the local police service.
The division where the missing person ——- shall conduct a follow–up investigation
outside
transfer
jurisdiction
CPIC message
local police service
resides
Missing Person (E)
- Reportee is situated outside the City of Toronto
- Missing person is not a resident of the City of Toronto
- Area the person is missing from is known
The unit receiving a report of a missing person shall ———the reportee to the division responsible for the area from which the person is missing.
The division responsible for the —— from which the person is missing shall
advise the reportee that a member of the police service having jurisdiction where the reportee is currently situated will attend to speak with them
generate a CPIC message to the local police service requesting - an officer from the local police service attend and speak with the reportee
- the name, rank, badge number, and contact information of the officer from the local police service who is attending to conduct the initial investigation, be forwarded by CPIC message to the TPS division conducting the investigation
- all information obtained during the initial investigation be forwarded by facsimile to the TPS division conducting the investigation
complete the applicable eReports, including the results of the investigation conducted by the local police service
The division responsible for the ——- where the person is missing from shall conduct a follow–up investigation.
outside
not a
known
transfer
area
area
Missing Person (F)
- Reportee is situated ——- the City of Toronto
- Missing person is —– resident of the City of Toronto
- Area the person is missing from is ———
The unit receiving a report of a missing person shall transfer the reportee to the ——————–.
The TPOC shall
speak with the reportee over the telephone in an attempt to identify an area from which the person is missing
if the area is identified transfer the reportee to the division responsible for that ——-
if the area is not identified, the ————— shall assign the investigation to the most appropriate
division and ensure the reportee is transferred to that division
The division assigned the investigation shall
advise the reportee that a member of the police service having jurisdiction where the reportee is currently situated will attend to speak with them
generate a CPIC message to the local police service requesting
an officer from the local police service attend and speak with the reportee
the name, rank, badge number, and contact information of the officer from the local police service who is attending to conduct the ———-investigation, be forwarded by CPIC message to the
TPS division conducting the investigation
all information obtained during the initial investigation be forwarded by facsimile to the TPS division conducting the investigation
complete the applicable eReports, including the results of the investigation conducted by the local police service
add any new information in the original eReport until the missing person is located or further information is received concerning the whereabouts of the missing person that identifies an area where the person may be located or was missing from
if further information is received about the area from which the person is missing, provide the eReport number to the division responsible for that —– for follow–up investigation
If during the investigation into the missing person it is determined that the person is missing from a jurisdiction outside of ————, shall immediately forward the report to the police service having jurisdiction from which the person is
missing
outside
not a
unknown
Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC)
area
Officer in Charge – TPOC
initial
area
the City of Toronto
Toronto Resident Reported Missing to another Jurisdiction
When information is received from another police agency that a City of Toronto ——— has been reported missing in another jurisdiction, the Detective Sergeant of the division where the missing person resides shall ensure
a Service lead ———is assigned to the occurrence;
an investigation is undertaken in cooperation with the agency that received the report;
once the other agency has ————the investigative leads within their jurisdiction, the Service will take
responsibility for the investigation;
———–entries are updated as required to indicate the investigation is now the ———of the Service; and
compliance with all relevant direction contained in this Procedure.
resident
investigator
cleared
CPIC
responsibility
Child Apprehension Warrant
If a missing person is under ———- years of age and circumstances warrant, the police officer shall advise the parent, guardian or the approved agency that has custody of the child that they may apply to a Justice of the Peace ———– for an apprehension warrant under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).
When in receipt of a Child Apprehension Warrant, officers shall scan and attach the warrant to the original eReport and notify ——— to ensure the warrant is entered onto CPIC
sixteen (16)
(Ontario Court of Justice, Family Division)
RMS – Ops
International Investigations
When investigating any missing person case that is ——— in nature where there is an immediate concern for public safety, or ———- officers shall notify Intelligence Services - —————–at 8-3500 immediately.
Police officers investigating any other cases that are international in scope shall contact the ——-via the
——– e-mail address at MissingPersons for assistance.
The MPU will notify ——, as required, and provide investigative support based on ———– missing person’s protocol.
international
high risk travelling,
Security Section (INT – Security)
MPU
global
INT - Security
Interpol’s
Level 1
Police Officer
The first police officer shall be responsible for conducting the initial investigation, preserving evidence, completing all necessary reports and notifying a ———officer of all pertinent facts.
1. When investigating a report of a missing person shall
comply with the applicable Reporting section of this Procedure
———the last person to see the missing person, where possible
comply with Procedure 04–09 if the services of an interpreter are required
determine if any information has been recorded on a TPS —— by the reportee, and obtain a copy where possible
obtain a complete and accurate description of the person, including clothing, medical conditions, identification and possible destinations
complete the TPS 261, as required
obtain ———–information for the missing person, if available
obtain a ———of the missing person, if available, and transmit electronically to relevant units and agencies, both internal and external
search the home and the immediate area thoroughly
if permission to search the home or adjoining property is not granted notify a ———–and add the details to the original eReport
provide the description and all other pertinent information to the ———– to relay to the field
phone ———- as required and provide all pertinent information to ensure that a new missing person eReport is generated
supervisory
interview
261
dental
photograph
supervisor
Communications Operator
RMS - Ops
Level 1
Police Officer
ensure the information is provided to surrounding police services, if appropriate
complete a 300m radius search of the place last seen, if known
Always consider the nature of the area to be searched (e.g. ground, urbanized, ravine or water).
When searching in highly urbanized areas, searchers should consider the ————–,
upwards through the building layers.
if it is determined that a 300m radius search is not required, record specific details in the original eReport and advise ————-
———-the neighbours, using the suggested questions contained in the TPS 233A
complete a TPS 233 for each location canvassed
comply with Procedure 04-21 if it is determined that surveillance/security recordings are available
conduct a ———-, including a CPIC check to ensure the necessary particulars have been properly entered
complete the original eReport generated by RMS, as required and ensure
the TPS 260 is completed and submitted to the ——–
all other relevant information is documented
RMS – Ops will create and post a BOLO, as applicable.
third dimension
supervisory officer
canvass
Person Query
Supervisory Officer
Level 1
Police Officer
consider obtaining the assistance of ——– Toronto in compliance with Procedure 04–31
provide the reportee with the telephone number of the ————— of the division where the missing person resides
consider using a poster or ——to assist in locating the missing person by completing a TPS 232
contact Communications Services and request all pertinent information, including the telephone number andcontact information of the ———- is forwarded to
Toronto Paramedic Services (Paramedics)
Toronto Fire Services (TFS)
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
notify a ——– of all particulars
scan and attach all memorandum notes, photographs and hardcopy files to the original eReport prior to the completion of the tour of duty
ensure all investigative steps are recorded electronically in the original eReport
All of this information is of value, and may serve to aid police response for any future calls for
service
Victim Services
Detective Sergeant
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supervisory officer
Supervisory Officer
- Upon being notified of a Level 1 search and investigative response shall
ensure a TPS —— and TPS ——-have been completed
complete the required TPS 260A
in consultation with the first responding officer and ———, assess the level of risk and determine the appropriate level of response
ensure the required eReport is generated via RMS-Ops and the missing person has been entered onto CPIC
notify the divisional ———-
ensure a 300m radius search of the place last seen has commenced, if known
if it is determined that a 300m radius search is not required, ensure the specific details are included in the original eReport
TPS 260 and TPS 261
Officer in Charge
Detective Sergeant
Divisional Investigator
- When assigned a missing person occurrence shall
conduct a ——— investigation, as determined on a case-by-case basis
ensure all investigative ——–are recorded in the original eReport
scan and attach all memorandum book notes and hardcopy reports to the original eReport
thorough
efforts
Detective Sergeant
The Detective Sergeant is responsible for ensuring the appropriate investigative response.
- When notified of a missing person occurrence shall
assign divisional ——— personnel, as required
ensure ongoing communication with the ———of any other division that is/may be involved in the
occurrence
ensure all eReports are completed
investigative
Officer in Charge
Level 2
Police Officer
Complay with item 1
you’re doing the same as what you would do for a level 1
Supervisory Officer
The first supervisory officer shall be responsible for the ——– and ———— of the uniform response.
- When commencing a Level 2 search and investigative response shall
ensure compliance with item 1
comply with item 2
——— the scene and establish a ———at a location other than the place last seen or the missing person’s home
notify the ————-
ensure ———–of the missing person are interviewed
consider the nature of the area to be searched (e.g. ground, urbanized, ravine, water)
ensure Communications Services is notified, and the description and all other pertinent information is broadcast
assign adequate personnel to conduct the search
assign search areas by using the TPS 230 and the divisional search maps
document all assignments on a TPS 231
consider obtaining the assistance from such support units as
Emergency Management & Public Order ———-
Emergency Management & Public Order – ——–
Specialized Emergency Response – ———
Specialized Emergency Response – ——-
——— police services
York or Durham Regional Police Air Support Units [only when authorized by the Duty Senior Officer – TPOC (Duty Senior Officer) or other senior officer]
Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit (CPEU) – ———-
community ——————
when practical, consider having someone ———-with the missing person accompany a patrolling police officer
ensure evidence is collected and preserved in compliance with Procedure 04–21
conduct on–going consultation with the ———– where circumstances may warrant escalation to a Level 3 search
quality and thoroughness
attend
command post
Officer in Charge
relatives
(EM&PO)
Mounted
Marine
Police Dog Services
external
Auxiliary Program
organizations
familiar
Officer in Charge/Search Manager
Divisional Investigator
The divisional investigator is responsible for conducting a ——- and ——– investigation of missing person occurrences
- In addition to conducting the investigation, shall
———–the scene, as required
ensure that p———, d———–, f———-and/or footprint information of the missing person have been requested and obtained, if available
ensure that a ———-item for DNA analysis, as outlined in Appendix A is
requested from the family of the missing person;
seized in compliance with Procedure 04–21, if available
obtain a family ————-DNA sample from a member of the missing persons family in compliance with Procedure 04–21
ensure the required RCMP Form A01 and Form A02 are completed, as required and attached to the original eReport
if it is determined that a judicial authorization (production order/search warrant) is required to
produce records that may assist in locating the missing person; or
allow entry onto a premises to locate a missing person, shall make the required application in compliance with Procedure 02-17
consider communicating the relevant information on ———- in compliance with Procedure 17–13
consider requesting assistance from the media in compliance with Procedure 17–01
consider using a ———–or bulletin to assist in locating the missing person by contacting ———
notify the MPU via the global e-mail address at MissingPersons
ensure all investigative efforts are recorded in the original eReport
scan and attach all memorandum book notes and hardcopy reports to the original eReport
timely and thorough
attend
photo, dental, fingerprint
personal
reference
social media
poster
Corporate
Communications
Investigator
- In exigent circumstances, when it is determined that an urgent demand for records is required shall
consult with the MPU
complete the Form 5 - MPA, as required
complete the Form 6 – MPA, as required
send a copy of the completed Form 5 – MPA and Form 6 – MPA to the ——– of the MPU via the global e-mail address at MissingPersons
Submission of the completed Form 6 – MPA is required simultaneously with the Form 5 – MPA.
provide ——– to any person whose information was produced pursuant to an urgent demand, which includes
———–of the information the officer accessed; and
———information for the requesting officer
The notice may be provided ———–or————. If the notice is provided verbally, the officer
shall provide a written copy of the notice upon the person’s request.
Officer in Charge
notice
contact
verbally or in writing
Officer in Charge
The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response, and in the absence of the Detective Sergeant, an appropriate investigative response.
- When becoming involved in a Level 2 search and investigation shall
ensure a supervisory officer takes charge of the investigation in compliance with item 6
ensure detectives are assigned to the investigation, where applicable
ensure adequate and appropriate resources are obtained to conduct the search
notify the
————–, if available
————–, via TPOC
ensure the applicable eReports, TPS 260, TPS260A and a TPS 261 have been completed as required, and all pertinent information has been entered onto CPIC
ensure all memorandum notes and hardcopy files have been scanned and attached to the original eReport
ensure ————– Services has been contacted and all pertinent information, including the telephone number and contact information of the Officer in Charge has been forwarded to
Toronto Paramedic Services (Paramedics)
Toronto Fire Services (TFS)
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
ensure that a ———- officer is appointed, or where appropriate, request the assistance of Corporate Communications to handle all media enquiries
ensure the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR), as required
consider the use of the Service’s ————technology where there is an immediate need to make photographs of the person available
Unit Commander
Duty Inspector
Communications
media relations
Pushpin
Officer in Charge
10.If information is to be posted on Pushpin shall ensure
the —— is contacted for assistance with posting missing persons bulletins to Pushpin outside of regular ————-hours
it is posted in the Service Wide area of the application
—————is notified immediately, so an alert may be broadcast notifying all members regarding the Pushpin posting
TPOC
business
Communications Services
Officer in Charge
11.Upon being advised of a missing person under sixteen (16) years of age shall ensure
compliance with item 1
all members involved in the search are notified that the search level has been ———–
the school ———– is contacted, as soon as practicable
12.In cases where foul play is suspected shall ensure a Major Case Manager is assigned to conduct the investigation in compliance with the —————-.
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principal
Ontario Major Case Management Manual
Level 3
Divisional Investigator
The divisional investigator is responsible for conducting a timely and thorough investigation of missing person occurrences.
16.In addition to conducting the investigation, shall
ensure an investigator ——— the scene
ensure that photo, dental, fingerprint and/or —————information of the missing person have been requested and
obtained, if available
ensure that a personal item for DNA analysis, as outlined in Appendix A is
requested from the family of the missing person
seized in compliance with Procedure 04–21, if available
obtain a family ———DNA sample from a member of the missing person’s family in compliance with Procedure
04–21
ensure the required RCMP Form —– and Form —– are completed, as required, and attached to the original eReport
if it is determined that a judicial authorization (production order/search warrant) is required to
produce records that may assist in locating the missing person; or
entry onto a premises to locate a missing person, shall
make the required application in compliance with Procedure 02-17
in exigent circumstances when it is determined that an urgent demand for records is required shall comply with item 8
consider communicating the relevant information on social media in compliance with Procedure 17–13
consider requesting assistance from the media in compliance with Procedure 17–01
notify ———–
consider using a poster or bulletin to assist in locating the missing person
notify the ———– via the global e-mail address at MissingPersons
ensure all investigative efforts are recorded in the original eReport
scan and attach all memorandum book notes and hardcopy files to the original eReport
attends
footprint
reference
A01
A02
Corporate Communications
MPU
Level 3
Officer in Charge
The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response, and in the absence of the Detective Sergeant, an appropriate investigative response.
18.Upon making a decision to commence a Level 3 search and investigative response shall
comply with item 9
notify
the ————–
the ————-
ensure the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR), as required
ensure the MPU has been notified
Unit Commander.
Duty Inspector, via TPOC
Duty Inspector level 3
The Duty Inspector is responsible for ensuring that sufficient resources are made available, the applicable Deputy Chief of Police is advised and determine, after consultation, whether to escalate or de–escalate physical search operations.
19.Upon being notified by the Officer in Charge of the requirement for a Level 3 search and investigative response shall
ensure compliance with this Procedure
notify the respective Deputy Chief of Police, as soon as practicable
appoint an Incident Commander from the division
ensure at least one police officer involved in the original search is available for consultation, if required
be responsible for arranging facilities and equipment necessary to conduct a Level 3 search
notify the on–call Search Manager
request TPOC to contact CPEU – Auxiliary Program to begin the call–out of auxiliary members where appropriate
maintain liaison with the Search Manager
20.After consultation, shall determine whether to escalate or de–escalate physical search operations
awareness only all Inspector roles
Search Manager – Emergency Management & Public Order level 3
The Search Manager is responsible for ——– the search for the missing person.
21.Upon being notified by the —— of the implementation of a Level 3 search and investigative response shall
ensure a ———– is established and attend the Command Post when required
maintain liaison with the ————
co–ordinate the Level 3 search aspect of the incident
implement unit-specific policies regarding Level 3 searches
Emergency Management & Public Order provides search management support. The overall
———– for the search and its ————–remains with the division
co–ordinating
Duty Inspector
Command Post
Incident Commander
responsibility
investigation
Detective Sergeant level 3
The Detective Sergeant is responsible for ensuring an appropriate investigative response.
22.Upon being notified by the ———— or ————-of a missing person investigation shall
co–ordinate and manage the investigative aspect of the search
assign divisional investigative personnel and notify ———-, if necessary
ensure an investigator is present at the command post at all times
23.When assigning investigative teams in relation to the search for the missing person shall ensure
a file is maintained consisting of
a copy of all applicable reports
a ———–of the missing person
———–clipping
———–files
Officer in Charge or Duty Inspector
Intelligence Services – IAU
photograph
press
electronic
Detective Sergeant Level 3
24.When the missing person is not located within thirty (30) days of being reported missing and there is no new evidence, explanation or circumstances indicating that the occurrence should not be cancelled shall ensure
the status of the original eReport remains —-
request is made to have the missing person’s dentist complete a ———–
At the discretion of the ———–, the RCMP 1667 may be completed before the thirty
(30) day period has passed.
supplementary information is added to the original eReport for inclusion in the CPIC ————–and submit with the RCMP 1667
an investigative chronology is created and maintained
regular investigative follow–up until the missing person is located or a sufficient conclusion is established
the occurrence is re-assigned when the lead investigator leaves the unit
in cases where foul play is suspected, an electronic ————–is completed in accordance with
Procedure 05-19
the requirements of the Ontario Major Case Management Manual are met pursuant to the use of the Ministry approved software (PowerCase)
open
RCMP 1667
Detective Sergeant
Dental Characteristic File
ViCLAS Report/eBooklet
Missing Persons Located (All Search Levels)
Police Officer
25.Upon receiving information that a missing person has been located shall
attend the location to confirm the information
ensure the missing person is safe
Alternate methods of verification may be utilized, however the occurrence cannot be closed
without the approval of the ———of the MPU, or designate
ensure the reportee and/or next of kin is notified
Do not disclose the location of an adult missing person without ————approval.
notify
c——————–
all members of the ————– at the Command Post, if established
the ————-
c——————–
all police services previously notified of the missing person
call RMS-Ops and advise that the missing person has been located
update the original eReport with all pertinent information
———any personal items seized for the purposes of DNA analysis, in accordance with Procedure 09-01
consider contacting the divisional————or Crime Prevention Officer for follow–up and ——-strategies to prevent repeat occurrences
scan and attach all memorandum book notes and hardcopy reports to the original eRepor
Officer in Charge
their
Communications Services
Search Management Team
Officer in Charge
Corporate Communications
return
Community Relations Officer
prevention
Supervisory Officer
26.Upon confirmation that the missing person has been located shall ensure
RMS-Ops has been notified and the missing person has been removed from CPIC
the original eReport has been updated accordingly and closed
all required notifications have been made
any personal items seized for the purposes of DNA analysis are returned, as required
ensure all memorandum book notes and hardcopy files have been scanned and attached to the original eReport
Ensure everything that the Police officer does everything that they need to do
AMBER Alert means a co–operative effort between p——, the m——- and the M———— to provide early notification to the public where a person under ———— of age is believed to have been ——— and where
circumstances lead police to believe that the abducted person is in danger of ———or death and there is enough descriptive information about the abducted person, and/or the abductor, and/or the abductor’s vehicle to believe
an ————-broadcast alert will help in locating the person. An AMBER Alert will have a duration of five ——– following activation, unless cancelled or extended
police, the media and the Ministry of Transportation
eighteen (18) years
abducted
serious bodily harm
immediate
(5) hours
Divisional Search Box means a portable storage box containing the necessary items essential to the ———–at the scene of a Level 2 or Level 3 search. These items shall be determined by Procedure 04–05 and established practice, and should be located where it is easily accessible by the ————-.
supervisory officer
Officer in Charge
Last Known Position means the last ———(by clues or evidence) position that the missing person was known to be.
substantiated
Level 1 Missing Person Search means the level of search implemented when a person is reported missing and there are no ——circumstances. At this level, there are minimal concerns regarding the issue of foul play or the ——–or limitations of the missing person.
extenuating
infirmity
Level 2 Missing Person Search means the level of search when a missing person is:
under ———- years and judged likely to be incapable of ——– for themselves;
————challenged;
over ———— years of age or infirm, or;
there is evidence of——.
sixteen (16)
caring
mentally
sixty five (65)
foul play
Level 3 Missing Person Search means the level of search implemented when the Level 1 and Level 2 missing person searches are ———-or if the situation, due to the extenuating circumstances, necessitates that this level be initiated immediately.
ineffective
Missing Persons Search Page means a web page located on the Service Internet site used to publish information and pictures regarding missing persons investigations that have proceeded to a ———– search
Level 3
National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) means the national centre created and aintained by the ———– to compile data on missing persons and unidentified remains.
The Toronto Police Service supports the centre and encourages officers to forward pertinent information to the RCMP to assist in matters of missing persons and unidentified remains.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
National Missing Children’s Operations (NMCO) means the national registry created and maintained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to compile data on missing and ———children. The Toronto Police Service supports the registry and encourages officers to forward pertinent information to the RCMP to assist in matters of both
parental and non–parental abduction.
abducted
Non–Parental Abduction means the ——–removal of a child by a person other than a parent, guardian, or person having lawful care or charge of the child.
unlawful
Parental Abduction means the unlawful removal of a child by a parent, guardian, or any other person having lawful care or charge of a person under the age of ———–whether or not there is a —– in relation to that child made by a court, with the intent to deprive a parent, guardian, or person having lawful care or charge of the person.
fourteen
custody order
Place Last Seen means a point where the missing person was actually ——–by a witness.
seen
Primary Investigator means the investigator assigned by the Major Case Manager in every threshold major case investigation to perform the functions and responsibilities of the primary investigation function. The Primary Investigator shall have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the function; shall have successfully completed the Ontario Major
Case Management Course or equivalent, as defined by the Ontario Police College.
[Source: Ontario Major Case Management Manual]
awareness
Search Management Team means the team from ———————, supported by the requesting division, responsible for co–ordinating a ——- search for a missing person.
Emergency Management & Public Order (EM&PO)
Level 3
Search Manager means the ———– in charge of Emergency Management & Public Order – Search Management Team.
police officer
Unit means a section of the Service as designated by the Board, such as a ——-headquarter, division, ——– or squad.
field
bureau
