05-21 Firearms Flashcards

Question

Firearms Offences - Police Officer - Where a court–ordered prohibition is in effect SHALL

Answer 1

 consider seeking an extension of an existing order  assess the potential access to firearms through family, friends and acquaintances and seek appropriate restrictions

Answer 2

 request the attendance of a supervisory officer  seek the assistance of FEU concerning warrants, reports and orders, if required  comply with Procedure 02–17  comply with Procedure 02–18 when executing a search warrant  comply with Procedure 02–19 when property is seized during the execution of a search warrant  file an application for a disposition hearing under ss. 117.05 CC within thirty (30) days of any seizure made under ss. 117.04 CC

Answer 3

 complete and submit TPS 296  comply with Procedure 01-15

Answer 4

 assume responsibility for the safe and efficient search of the premises  ensure all powers of search and seizure have been considered  ensure appropriate units have been notified (e.g. IGGTF, FIS, ETF)  All submissions for testing SHALL be completed through FIAU.

Answer 5

 comply with items 1 through 12  commence show cause proceedings in compliance with Procedure 01–15, where appropriate  ensure TPS 296 has been completed and submitted  whenever possible, consult with the victim when determining required bail conditions, particularly with intimate partner violence/stalking cases  when notified that the courts have ordered the return of a firearm to an offender, ensure the victim is advised, where possible  where the release of information to the victim or the general public is warranted comply with Procedure 17–04  notify the victim, FIAU and the original police officer on the status of any hearing  when a suspect is arrested for offences relating to weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives or a prohibited device, ensure IGGTF has been contacted for advice and assistance in the investigation  for the purposes of criminal prosecutions, ensure that all firearms being submitted for testing are submitted through FIAU  Members of FIAU will prepare and submit all submissions to the CFS.  notify FIAU via e–mail (Firearm.Analysis@torontopolice.on.ca) of any preliminary hearings or trial dates to allow reasonable time for them to conduct the testing of unmodified firearms for classification and operational purposes in relation to all court proceedings.  The FIAU investigator will forward the firearms reports and certificate of analysis to the respective case manager ONLY upon request.  determine if the offender is a Public Agent as defined within the Firearms Act section of the CC  if the offender is a Public Agent, consider restricting access to firearms at the respective ‘Public Service Agency’ and notify FEU

Answer 6

 complete the required investigative follow-up  request appropriate extension period in consultation with Detective Sergeant if unable to follow-up within fourteen (14) days  document the results on the supplementary eReport and attach to the original general occurrence detailing either  the investigative action taken; or  no action required, and re-submit to Detective Sergeant for approval  If the follow-up is not actioned within fourteen (14) days and no extension was requested eReport will show “overdue”  If the follow-up is not actioned after thirty (30) days notification will be sent to the case managers Unit Commander

Answer 7

 if prints/and or DNA testing is required the submitting officer has selected the applicable box on TPS 403  the submitting officer has included TPS 240 with the firearm  compliance with Procedure 09–03 regarding the submission of the firearm to the Property & Video Evidence Management Unit  ensure the eReport number is recorded on the TPS 403 and any other property reports  ensure TPS 403 including mandatory synopsis and TPS 405 are scanned into the related eReport  IGGTF has been notified

Answer 8

 Intelligence Services  Public Safety Response Team  Integrated Gang and Gun Task Force  Victim Services Toronto has been notified, or during non-office hours, notify the on-call Victim Services personnel

Answer 9

 determine what firearm examinations are required  ensure the firearm is thoroughly examined and that all identifying marks are noted  ensure the firearm is tested for court purposes, if required  complete a FATE Trace form and forward the request to the CISO - FATE  complete a TPS 240 and forward to FIS with related items, as required  when a serial number has been removed, altered or obliterated from a firearm, ensure a serial number restoration is performed if required.  FIS/FIAU technicians have been certified to perform serial number restoration procedures. Only FIAU and FIS members, in consultation with the investigating officer, SHALL determine what form of testing on a firearm is required.  complete a CFS Evidence Web-Submission  and forward to the CFS with related items, as required

Answer 10

 contact the investigating officer/case manager involved as soon as practicable and provide assistance with the investigation  ensure the seizing officer, division or unit has prepared the applicable TPS 403 and TPS 405  when available, attend at the unit and take possession of the seized items  transport the seized items to FIS and/or FIAU and secure in the designated location  ensure all pertinent information is forwarded to the FIAU Detective

Answer 11

 generate fourteen (14) day eReport follow-up that is sent to investigating officer/case manager  ensure CFS report is scanned into the original eReport

Answer 12

 ensure liaison is maintained with, and all possible assistance is given to, divisional investigators dealing with firearm investigations, investigations into firearms trafficking and/or smuggled firearms and investigations into illegally possessed firearms  assume the lead in multi–jurisdictional investigations into firearms trafficking and/or smuggled firearms after consultation with the divisional investigator

Answer 13

submitting officer of the anticipated time of completion.

Answer 14

 provide a written report to FIAU  forward the submitted items to FIAU for further testing, analysis and investigation  update the applicable eReport, and generate a follow-up, if required

Answer 15

means any firearm that has been used or suspected to have been used in a criminal offence; any firearm that is obtained, possessed, or intended to be used to facilitate criminal activity; any firearm that has had a serial number removed, altered or obliterated; any weapon that has been adapted for use as a firearm.

Answer 16

means the part of the Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force – Firearms Enforcement Unit, responsible for the verification, testing and tracing of all seized firearms and related components including crime scene evidence. FIAU consists of firearm experts who testify in all levels of court, as required. The unit can also assist with expert opinion with respect to video/image analysis and coded language investigations.

Answer 17

means a section of Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force, responsible for investigations into incidents of firearms trafficking and smuggling.

Answer 18

means any firearm that  is not legally registered in Canada, or  has been reported stolen, or  is being unlawfully possessed, or  is used in a crime, or  is suspected to have been used in a crime.