09-06 Property of Persons in Custody

Question 1

It is the policy of the Toronto Police Service to remove property from prisoners either for ______________________ or _________________________________

a) safety of prisoners, ensure its not damaged

b) safety of prisoners and members, prevent injury

c) safety of prisoners and members, prevent injury or escape

d) safety of prisoners, prevent injury an escape

Answer 1

c) safety of prisoners and members, prevent injury or escape

Question 2

If cash is being held, count and itemize it on camera, complete a TPS 406, ensuring to include the Ereport number, and place cash in a separate property bag and __________________

a) have the prisoner sign the property bag

b) leave the property bag unsealed in case a re-count is necessary

c) initial the property bag

d) all of the above

Answer 2

c) initial the property bag

Question 3

Place gender-affirming prosthetics from a trans or gender-diverse person in a seperate bag, and consider:

a) returning it to a friend or family member

b) placing the items in a non-see through bag

c) keeping it out front of the prisoners cell uncase they request it

d) none of the above

Answer 3

b) placing the items in a non-see through bag

Question 4

Place cannabis is a seperate bag and seal the bag in the present of the OIC or designate on camera. Prior to sealing the bag, the cannabis should be weighed.

True or False

Answer 4

False, it is not necessary to weight legally possessed cannabis prior to placing it in a property bag

Question 5

So long as they are properly packaged and sealed, Court Services will transport edged weapons

True or False

Answer 5

False, in order to maximize safety of prisoners held in police custody and the Service Members assigned to their care, members of Court Services WILL NOT transport edged weapons

Question 6

Members of Court Services can transport alcoholic liquids and glass containers, however it is at their discretion

True or False

Answer 6

False, transporting alcoholic liquids, and glass contained may pose an unnecessary risk to members of Cour Services due to potential breakage and/or damage to prisoner property. Members of Court Services WILL NOT transport alcohol in any form.

Question 7

Booking Officers shall ensure the bag containing medication for prisoners being transported to court shall remain _________

a) sealed

b) open

c) readily available in case it is required by the prisoner

d) with the rest of the property and not removed until arrival at the facility they are being transported to

Answer 7

b) open