13-08 Uniform Suspension From Duty

Question 1

What authority does the Chief of Police have under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) regarding police officer suspension?

Answer 1

The Chief of Police may suspend a police officer, other than a Deputy Chief of Police, with pay, pending the final disposition of a proceeding if the member is suspected of misconduct.

Question 2

What duties may a suspended police officer be required to perform?

Answer 2

Duties that do not involve exercising the powers or performing the duties of a police officer.

Question 3

Who has the power to suspend a police officer under the CSPA?

Answer 3

The Chief of Police, any Deputy Chief of Police, all Uniform Senior Officers, all officers permanently assigned to Professional Standards (PRS), and the Officer in Charge of a unit.

Question 4

What factors are considered for immediate suspension of a police officer?

Answer 4

• Seriousness of the misconduct
• Impact upon the reputation of the Toronto Police Service
• Impact upon the integrity of the investigation
• Prevention of workplace violence or harassment.

Question 5

What must occur after a decision to suspend a police officer is made?

Answer 5

The suspending officer shall advise the suspended officer that the suspension is effective immediately.

Question 6

What criteria does the Chief consider for revocation or continued suspension?

Answer 6

• Seriousness of the misconduct
• Impact upon the reputation of the Service
• Impact upon the integrity of the investigation
• Whether the alleged misconduct occurred in the performance of duty
• Court imposed bail conditions
• Likelihood of re-offending
• Any other appropriate circumstances.

Question 7

What happens if the suspension is revoked?

Answer 7

The police officer shall not be placed in a position where they could compromise the investigation or have contact with any victim or witness involved in the investigation.

Question 8

Under what circumstances can a police officer be suspended without pay?

Answer 8

1. Convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment
2. In custody or under conditions that interfere with duties
3. Charged with a serious offence and other conditions met.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: A suspended officer shall report to their Unit Commander in person once each weekday at _______.

Answer 9

0900 hours

Question 10

What actions must be taken by the suspending officer upon suspending a police officer?

Answer 10

• Verbally advise the officer of immediate suspension
• Relieve the officer of Service issued uniform and equipment
• Deliver all surrendered items to the Unit Commander
• Complete a TPS 649 outlining the details of the suspension.

Question 11

What is a Warrant / Identification Card?

Answer 11

A photo security card issued to all employees of the Toronto Police Service, allowing identification and access to Service facilities.

Question 12

True or False: All police officers have the same authority to initiate a suspension.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What must be done if a suspension is revoked?

Answer 13

• Obtain a Letter of Revocation signed by the Chief
• Serve the original Letter of Revocation on the suspended officer
• Notify relevant parties of the revocation.

Question 14

Who must be notified if a suspended officer had SAP access?

Answer 14

The Unit Commander – Accounting Services.

Question 15

What is the role of Professional Standards in the suspension process?

Answer 15

They consider criteria for recommending whether to revoke or continue a suspension.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The Chief may revoke the suspension with or without _______.

Answer 16

restrictions

Question 17

What happens if a police officer is on annual leave during their suspension?

Answer 17

They are not required to report to their Unit Commander.

Question 18

What must be done with surrendered Service issued uniform and equipment?

Answer 18

They must be sealed in a large clear evidence bag with a detailed content listing attached.