08-04 Appendix "B" Guildlines for the Support & Assistance of Affected Members

Question 1

_____________ should conduct the initial notification of the affected members family. This is subject to logistics and exigencies of the situation and upon approval by the unit commander or designate

a) The direct supervisor

b) A person who is close to the affected member

c) The Chief of Police

d) The OIC of the Division or Unit

Answer 1

b) A person who is close to the affected member

Question 2

Consider designating ____ for information contact at the scene/hospital to provide up-to-date information to the notification member, the OIC at the home unit, and TPOC

a) 2 members

b) 3 members

c) 1 member

d) as many as required

Answer 2

c) 1 member

Question 3

The Chief of Police should contact the family _________________________________

a) prior to any media release being completed

b) immediately

c) only after the initial notification is completed

d) as soon as possible otherwise designate a Deputy Chief or the Senior Duty Officer

Answer 3

c) only after the initial notification is completed

Question 4

One member from the affected members unit should be dedicated to liaise with the family for the initial critical period. This person should have a cellular telephone and be __________ with the family to provide assistance and support as required.

a) on standby

b) readily available

c) on 24 hours call

d) none of the above

Answer 4

c) on 24 hours call

Question 5

No information of a personal nature shall be released about an effected member without

a) the approval of Media Relations

b) the approval of the Chief of Police

c) the authorization of the members Unit Commander

d) the consent of a family member

e) both b and d

Answer 5

d) the consent of a family member

Question 6

Upon an incident occurring that has affected a member, the OIC shall

a) relieve the members of the platoon/squad as soon as practicable

b) ensure all members are kept at the station pending possible invoking by the SIU

c) attend the scene and see what is required

d) all of the above

Answer 6

a) relieve the members of the platoon/squad as soon as practicable

Question 7

______________ and _______________ should co-ordinate the completion of paperwork related to WSIB, criminal injuries, injured on duty, benefits, etc on behalf of the affected member to minimize trauma and stress to the member and family

a) Uniform Sgt and OIC

b) Unit Commander and Members Benefits

c) OIC and Human Resources

d) Unit Supervisors and Unit Admin Staff

Answer 7

d) Unit Supervisors and Unit Admin Staff