0712 Flashcards
What is essential for the recovery of stolen vehicles?
The timely reporting and investigation of stolen vehicles and heavy equipment is essential for recovery and prosecution.
Who must be notified when investigating the theft of a Service vehicle?
The Officer in Charge must be notified when investigating the theft of a Service vehicle.
How should multiple vehicle thefts from the same location be handled?
They must be investigated in person by a police officer.
What is the role of the Organized Crime Enforcement – Major Crime Task Force (OCE – MCTF)?
The OCE – MCTF coordinates multi-jurisdictional investigations of vehicle theft and acts as a liaison with the Provincial Auto Theft Team.
When should the OCE – MCTF be notified?
The OCE – MCTF should be notified of multiple vehicle thefts, stolen vehicles with altered VINs, residential break-ins involving vehicles, and other specific incidents.
Are stolen motor vehicles generally fingerprinted?
No, stolen motor vehicles are not generally fingerprinted unless specific circumstances exist.
What should be done if a rental vehicle is stolen?
Investigate as a regular single stolen vehicle occurrence and commence a fraud investigation if obtained by fraud.
What is required to place an overdue rental vehicle on CPIC as stolen?
The agency must provide a Letter of Direction outlining their investigation.
What should a member do upon receiving a complaint about a stolen vehicle?
Conduct a Vehicle Query and confirm registration details.
What notation appears in the CPIC Query Vehicle Log for a reported stolen vehicle?
The notation will appear as: POSS STOLEN VEH–TO BE CONFIRMED.
What steps should be taken when a vehicle is confirmed stolen?
Contact Communications Services to request a police officer’s attendance for investigation.
What should police officers do when investigating a stolen vehicle?
Attend the scene, conduct a preliminary investigation, and complete applicable eReports.
What is required for investigating an overdue rental vehicle as stolen?
Ensure the vehicle is overdue by at least 7 days and that the agency provides a Letter of Direction.
What should be done when investigating the theft of a Toronto Police Service vehicle?
Notify Communications Services and the Officer in Charge.
What should be done when multiple vehicles are stolen from a single location?
Complete applicable eReports and contact the Detective Sergeant – OCE – MCTF with incident details.
What steps should be taken when investigating the theft of heavy equipment?
Check the PIN on CPIC and complete applicable eReports.
What should be done upon discovery of a stolen vehicle?
Verify the status on CPIC, consult with a detective for FIS examination, and seize evidence if applicable.
What to do if a vehicle was reported stolen in another jurisdiction?
Notify the police service where the original report was made and provide recovery details.
What should happen if the vehicle owner cannot immediately retrieve the vehicle?
Complete a TPS 336 and impound the vehicle in compliance with Procedure 07–11.
