10-10 Emergencies and Pursuits on the TTC Property Flashcards
Rationale
Due to the high voltage rails used to power Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway and Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) trains, responding to events at the track level is extremely hazardous and should be undertaken only as a ——– and only after proper ——-are in place. High voltage rails are found on the subway lines, in TTC service yards, TTC storage yards and in street car tunnels.
It is imperative that officers contact the Transit ——- and cut the power to the high voltage power rails prior to entering onto the track level. As an additional precaution, officers must always treat any power rail as if it were ——-.
last resort
precautions
Control Centre
live
Rationale
Officers should be aware that both the above ground and the below ground track systems are littered with metal ——.
Due to the diminished lighting in the tunnels, these items increase the risk of injury from a trip or a fall, as well as serving as ———of opportunity for fleeing suspects.
Another hazard is the automated directional ——— that switch the trains from one set of tracks to another. These plates are very powerful, snap open or shut very quickly, and are capable of causing severe injury or possible removal of an appendage. Extreme caution should be taken when crossing through these areas. Two or more sets are located —-and——most regular stops, as well as at the storage yards and maintenance centres.
debris
weapons
switch plates
before
and after
Supervision
Supervisory Officer notification and attendance is mandatory in the case of all track level events
Divisional Officer in Charge notification is mandatory when a supervisor attends a track level event Procedure
As this Procedure is an extension of Procedure 10–01, members shall first comply with the direction contained in Procedure 10–01, and then follow the additional incident–specific direction contained in this Procedure
TTC Special Constables
All TTC Security officers are sworn as ——- and have the authority to lay charges, and make arrests on TTC property. This authority is limited by conditions set down in the agreement between the TTC and the Toronto Police Services Board. These limitations are summarized as follows:
All arrests and/or investigations involving dual procedure or indictable offences must be ———– to the Toronto Police Service (Service) in the following manner:
Where there is a police officer in attendance at the scene of the incident, special constables will apprise the police officer of the circumstances of the incident and be guided by their directions
Where no police officer is in attendance at the scene, the special constable will contact Communications Services (COM) for notification to the appropriate division regarding events of a serious nature.
xii. Without exception, where both a police officer and a special constable are involved in an incident or investigation, etc., the police officer is the ———- authority and the special constable must comply with
their instructions.
special constables
reported
higher
Surface Vehicles - Alarms
All TTC vehicles are equipped with driver-activated alarms, as described below, to indicate on-board emergencies:
Streetcar - ———- flash on and off, and the —– sounds continuously
Light Rail Vehicle - —— flash on and off, and a ——— electronic tone alarm sounds
Bus - ——— flash on and off, and the horn sounds ———
All TTC surface vehicles are equipped with a radio system, which has alarm and communication capabilities linked to the ———–
stop lights horn
four–way lights pulsating
four–way lights continuously
Transit Control Centre
TTC Subway Communications System
The TTC Subway Radio Communications system facilitates radio contact between the Service’s Communications Services and officers, while inside any TTC subway station, tunnel, substation or open cut area.
Channel access for radio communications in a subway, including the 52 Division Underground PATH, is available on operational ———channels. In the event of a trunk radio system failure, ——— and ——- are available as backup radio channels.
trunked
B-CONV-7
B-CONV-8
Subway and SRT Pursuit of suspects at the subway or SRT track level is extremely hazardous and should be undertaken only when
absolutely necessary and only as a last resort.
At the subway system track level, there is a high voltage power rail commonly described as the ——–. At the SRT track
level, there are ——- power rails commonly described as the third and —— rails. Contact with any of these power rails is usually —–.
It is imperative that officers contact the Transit Control Centre before entering onto the track level. Officers at the scene must also ensure that all persons have been ——-for and have returned from the track level prior to the power being ———–.
third rail
two (2)
fourth
fatal
accounted
restored
Subway and SRT
At both ends of the subway and SRT platforms, there are ‘———’ identified by a ——-light. Each cabinet is equipped with a TTC internal ——and an emergency Power Cut Device for cutting electrical power to the
power rails. Officers must be aware that even though the power is cut, subway trains will continue to ——silently into the next station. Caution is advised before proceeding into the tunnel.
Escape from the tunnels is possible by emergency exits accessible within the tunnels and identified by ———signs. The Transit Control Centre is immediately ——–when an exit door is opened, as each door is equipped with an alarm.
Emergency Power Cut Cabinets
blue
telephone
coast
illuminated
notified
Subway and SRT On-Board Emergencies
Subway trains are controlled by a driver and a —- (door operator), and SRT trains are controlled by a driver only.
All trains are equipped with ‘Passenger Assistance Alarm Strips’, which when pressed emit an audible alarm in the subway or SRT car, as well as in the driver’s and guard’s cabs. An ——light also illuminates to identify the subway or SRT car in which the alarm has been pressed.
Fire–fighting equipment is located in ——-on station platforms and also mounted on station platform walls. A fire ———-is also located in each ——cab on subway and SRT trains, which is suitable for use on any type of fire.
———shall not be used on fires of electrical origin, unless the ———has been cut.
A red handled ‘————-‘ is located at the end of each subway/SRT car where the ——— cab is situated.
This device can be used if it becomes necessary to stop a train in motion.
xiii. Note: Trains should not be stopped ——-stations except in extreme emergencies.
Further, an ‘Emergency Door Opening Device’ is located ——— the doors at the cab —– for use when the train is stopped.
guard
exterior
red cabinets
extinguisher
operating
Water
power
Emergency Stop Device’
driver’s
between
above
end
Police Officer
- When responding to an emergency on TTC property shall comply with Procedure 10–01.
- Prior to entering a subway location shall contact the divisional ——-.
- Once inside a subway location shall contact the communications operator again to ensure radio ——has been established.
- Upon arrival at a subway or SRT station shall advise the ——in the ticket booth of the circumstances.
xiv. Note: Unstaffed automatic entrances are under closed circuit television surveillance by the collector at the ———-. In order to gain entry, the officer must speak loudly into the intercom to attract the collector’s attention.
communications operator (communications operator)
contact
collector
main entrance
Police Officer
- Upon hearing “——-”, a TTC summon for —— assistance, on the subway’s public address system shall contact the Transit Control Centre from any internal TTC telephone.
- When on scene of an emergency at the track level shall
cut the power at the blue light Emergency Power Cut Cabinet by following posted instructions
call Transit Control Centre (dial 3555 for subway or dial 3777 for SRT system) and
- identify self
- give reason for power cut
- provide a ——– of the suspect, if applicable
- request the attendance of ————- and/or supervisory personnel, if necessary
- maintain constant contact with the Transit Control Centre
notify a ———- officer
update the communications operator and request additional officers to emergency —— or other stations, if necessary (e.g. a station to which a suspect may be fleeing)
wait for the ——– to indicate that the power has been cut
not enter the track level until ——- has been received from the Transit Control Centre
Code 117
police
description
TTC Special Constables
supervisory
exits
Transit Control Centre
clearance
Police Officer
Note: Officers shall only descend to the track level as a last resort and shall never respond on their own without ——- assistance.
7. When assistance arrives shall
———1 officer to maintain telephone contact with the Transit Control Centre
descend to track level by the gate at either end of the station platform or by the safest means possible
proceed with caution as there may be trains, or service vehicles, coasting to a stop in either direction
Note: When crossing power rails in the subway system, step —-over the power rails, or step cautiously onto the yellow reinforced ———-. These may be hard to distinguish due to black dust coating and may also be rotted. Use the designated ——when at the track level on the SRT line. As an additional precaution, the power rail must always be treated as if it were live.
TTC personnel
designate
clearly
cover boards
walkways
Police Officer
- When on the track level shall
cut the power trips at each blue light Emergency Power Cut Cabinet along the way (approximately every ——–)
move through the tunnel remaining on the raised catwalk whenever possible
Note: The ——-is a safe area unless marked ——– by diagonal yellow stripes. Officers must ensure that equipment and ——– are secure to their body to prevent tunnel ——– from catching these items on a passing train. - When necessary to stop a train shall
signal to the train driver by ——–a light back and forth, or waving their arms or other object ——–
Note: The driver will give 1 short blast of the train —— to acknowledge the signal to stop.
explain to the driver why the signal to stop was given
150 metres
catwalk
non-clearance
clothing
wind
swinging
vigorously
horn
Police Officer
10.When arriving at the station to which the suspect is fleeing, the first officer shall
proceed to the platform level
cut the power at the blue light Emergency Power Cut Cabinet
Note: Officers dispatched to a station to which the suspect is fleeing will NOT conduct a track level ——- unless it becomes absolutely necessary to do so.
notify the ————-
update the communications operator
11. Prior to the power being restored shall liaise with the——–to ensure no persons remains at track level.
12. When investigating an emergency on board a train shall
speak to the train crew to determine the exact location and nature of the problem
follow the posted instructions when proceeding between subway/SRT cars
xv. Note: If required, TTC train crew can provide a —– telephone to contact the Transit Control Centre or for use as a ——- system throughout the train
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Transit Control Centre
on–scene TTC supervisor
radio
public address
Supervisory Officer
13. When responding to an emergency on TTC property shall comply with Procedure 10–01.
14. In the case of all track level events shall
attend the scene and provide appropriate direction
notify the divisional ———- and consult to determine what level of unit response, if any, is required
ensure the information is captured in the unit’s data entry logs
Officer in Charge
