13-03 Uniform Internal Complaint Intake / Management - Definitions

Question 1

Association means:

Answer 1

the Toronto Police Association or the Toronto Police Senior Officers’ Organization.

Question 2

Informal Resolution (Internal) in reference to internal complaints means:

Answer 2

if, at the conclusion of the investigation and upon review of the written report, the Unit Commander is of the opinion that there was misconduct and/or unsatisfactory work performance but that it was not of a serious nature, the Unit Commander may resolve the matter informally.

Question 3

Internal Complaint means:

Answer 3

an allegation from internal sources concerning the conduct of a police officer, or the policies or the services provided by the Toronto Police Service.

Question 4

Prohibited Grounds means:

Answer 4

the protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code for which a person cannot discriminate. These include: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status (including single status), place of origin, race, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), record of offences (in employment only), sex (including discrimination based on pregnancy and breastfeeding), and sexual orientation.

Question 5

Report of Investigation (Internal) in reference to complaints means:

Answer 5

a report outlining the circumstances and investigative results of a complaint in a prescribed format as defined by Professional Standards – Complaints Administration.