05-02 Robberies/ Hold-ups Flashcards
What is the initial responsibility for investigating robbery incidents?
The local police division
Which unit takes the lead in coordinating robbery investigations?
Detective Operations – Hold-up Squad (HUS)
What types of robberies fall under the HUS mandate? List them.
- Financial institutions
- Armoured cars
- Retail businesses
- Home invasions committed with firearms or offensive weapons
- Money deposits
- Carjackings committed with firearms or offensive weapons
What is one of the primary goals of the procedure developed under the Police Services Act?
The safety of responding officers
What should happen immediately in all instances of robbery involving HUS?
HUS shall be contacted immediately
What should be done if bait money was given to a suspect?
Send the serial numbers of the bills and the original eReport number by V-mail to the Prime handle
What should be done upon receiving information that a GPS tracking device has been activated?
Notify the attending supervisory officer, attending divisional investigator, and HUS
What steps should be taken if a hold-up note is located?
- Protect the note for expert examination
- Scan and attach the hold-up note to the original eReport
- Provide the eReport number to HUS and Officer in Charge
- Hand deliver the original hold-up note to FIS – Document Section
When should surveillance recordings be seized?
At other robbery scenes when HUS officers are not in attendance
What is the responsibility of HUS officers regarding surveillance recordings?
To seize all surveillance recordings
What must be done when arresting a suspect of a robbery?
- Comply with applicable procedures
- Isolate the person from witnesses
- Ensure evidence and crime scene compliance
- Contact HUS regarding all robbery arrests
Who is responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response during a robbery?
The supervisory officer
What should the divisional detective ensure when notified of a robbery?
HUS and FIS/SOCO are notified to attend and take charge of the investigation
What is the role of the Officer in Charge – Division when notified of a robbery?
- Notify Toronto Police Operations Centre if confirmed hold-up
- Ensure particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report
What does the term ‘Financial Institution’ refer to?
Any bank, trust and loan company, or credit union
