05-21 Firearms Flashcards

1
Q

Whos attendance is mandatory when using Section 117.02(1) or 117.04.(2) of the Criminal Code to search for firearms, prohibited devices, offensive weapons, ammunition, prohibited ammunition, explosive substances and related items

a) FIS

b) GGTF

c) A supervisor

d) All of the above

A

c) A supervisor

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2
Q

All firearms and ammunition seized during an investigation will be forwarded to

a) Property and Evidence Management Unit

b) The Firearms Investigation & Analysis Unit

c) The Firearms Enforcement Unit

d) None of the above

A

b) The Firearms Investigation & Analysis Unit

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3
Q

The GGTF shall be notified and only attend firearm related homicide scenes if required to from an investigator on scene

True or False

A

False, the GGTF will attend all firearm-related homicide scenes

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4
Q

Who is responsible for the debriefing of persons arrested with a firearm

a) The Gang Unit

b) GGTF

c) The Divisional Major Crime Unit

d) The Firearms Enforcement Unit

A

b) GGTF

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5
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For Section 117.04 seizures of firearms, firearms may be seized from an individual in lawful possession of it, where the officer believes that individual may pose a danger to ____________

a) themselves

b) the public

c) an intimate partner

d) both a and b

A

d) both a and b

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6
Q

The basis for this legislation (Sec 117.04) is public safety and it is intended to

a) be preventative in nature

b) reduce crime

c) seize firearms from persons no longer meeting the criteria to be lawful firearms owners

d) protect victims of crime

A

a) be preventative in nature

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7
Q

Under Section 117.04 of the Criminal Code, authorizations, licences and registrations do not fall into the category of items that can be seized

True of False

A

False, it may include authorizations, licences and registrations

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8
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To seize a firearm(s) under Section 117.04(2) without a warrant, there must be reasonable grounds to believe there is a possible danger to

a) the community

b) the victim of a crime

c) that person or any other person

d) law enforcement

A

c) that person or any other person

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9
Q

The Provincial Firearms Tracing & Enforcement Unit (FATE) will forward all copes of trace requests to:

a) The RCMP

b) CISO

c) OPP

d) the Chief Firearms Office

A

b) CISO

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10
Q

When handling a firearm, and unable to properly ensure it is proven safe, contact ______________ for further assistance

a) the Division MCU

b) The GGTF

c) a colleague with a knowledge and background in firearms

d) The Emergency Task Force

A

d) The Emergency Task Force

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11
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Who is authorized to test-fire weapons

a) Members of the Toronto Police College

b) Members of the Firearms Enforcement Unit

c) Members of the Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

d) Members of the Emergency Task Force

A

c) Members of the Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

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12
Q

Prior to a firearm being analyzed by the Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit (FIAU), they are first processed by FIS

True of False

A

True

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13
Q

Who is responsible for the handling of explosives

a) The Emergency Task Force

b) EMPO - Explosive Disposal Unit

c) Assistance should be sought from the Canadian Armed Forces

d) Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

e) any of the above

A

b) EMPO - Explosive Disposal Unit

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14
Q

When involved in the large seizure firearms or ammunition, shall contact ______________________ to make arrangements for assistance with the seizure

a) Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

b) Property and Evidence Unit

c) Divisional MCU

d) GGTF

A

a) Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

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15
Q

In all cases involving threats, violence, or weapon or in which escalation appears to be a likely consequence shall consider seeking a ___________________________ or seeking a revocation under the Firearms Act

a) Show cause hearing

b) House Arrest

c) Prohibition Order

d) None of the above

A

c) Prohibition Order

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16
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For the purposes of criminal prosecutions, ensure that all firearms being submitted for testing are submitted through ____________________. They will prepare and submit all submissions to the CFS.

a) Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

b) Property and Evidence Unit

c) Divisional MCU

d) GGTF

A

a) Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

17
Q

The FIAU will automatically forward firearms reports and certificates of analysis to the respective case manager

True of False

A

False, The FIAU investigator will forward the firearms reports and certificates of analysis to the respective case manager ONLY upon request

18
Q

Upon receiving a follow-up for DNA/fingerprint identification and/or IBIS linkage an investigator has ____ days to follow up or needs to request an extension. If the follow-up is not actioned in ____ days, a notification will be sent to the Unit Commander

a) 10, 20

b) 7, 14

c) 14, 21

d) 14, 30

A

d) 14, 30

19
Q

When a serial number has been removed, altered or obliterated from a firearm, ensure a serial number restoration is performed, if required by:

a) FIS

b) CFS

c) Firearms Investigative & Analysis Unit

d) both a and c

A

d) both a and c

FIS/FIAU technicians have been certified to perform serial number restoration procedures.