13-09 Civilian Complaint Process & Discipline Flashcards
A _________ and ___________ system is required to deal with complaints about the conduct of civilian members of the TPS
a) standard and clear
b) clear and concise
c) fair and consistent
d) honest and consistent
c) fair and consistent
This procedure also refers to external Special Constables
True or False
False, complaints about external Special Constables are managed by the appropriate employer, as per the CSPA
The conduct of TPS civilian employees is governed by
a) the CPSA
b) the Services Standards of Conduct
c) Routine Orders
d) none of the above
b) the Services Standards of Conduct
Members may initiate an internal conduct complaint about a civilian member in the following manners
a) members of equal or lesser rank by way of TPS 649 to the civilian members supervisor
b) a civilian supervisor or supervisory officer that directly manages civilian member, and any civilian supervisor or supervisory officer of a rank higher then that of the civilian by way of TPS 901
c) by directly contacting a member of the Professional Standards Unit
d) both a and b only
d) both a and b only
In accordance with the principles of progressive discipline, assessed disciplinary penalties shall _____________ for subsequent offences
a) remain consistent
b) not increase severely
c) increase
d) decrease
c) increase
To promote consistency and fairness, Unit Commanders shall consult with __________________ regarding discipline standards
a) Professional Standards Unit
b) previously finding of guilt
c) LECA
d) Labour Relations
d) Labour Relations
Discriminatory and harassing behaviour is offence, degrading and illegal under ________________
a) The Criminal Code
b) The Occupational Health and Safety Act
c) Ontario Human Rights Code
d) Charter of Rights and Freedoms
c) Ontario Human Rights Code
Section 1.3 of the Standards of Conduct directs members to report acts of misconduct that may be ______________ in nature or lie entirely within the realm of employee misconduct, or both
a) serious
b) concerning
c) increasing
d) criminal
d) criminal
A member that is subject to a conduct complaint shall receive notification regarding the substance of the reason for the investigation on a ________________, unless to do so may prejudice an investigation
a) TPS 649
b) TPS 901
c) via email
d) any of the above
a) TPS 649
Civilian members do not have the same rights as police officers and are not allowed to have legal counsel present with them while interviewed
True or False
False, upon request members shall be afforded the opportunity to conder with and/or have present during an interview, legal counsel and/or a representative from the Association
Like a police officer, a civilian that is designated as the respondent / subject member does not have to give a statement
True or False
True
When notified by a supervisor of being a witness to an external complaint regarding a civilian, shall within ______ calendar days or otherwise directed, supply all memo book entries for the relevant tours of duty and all other relevant documents
a) 7
b) 6
c) 10
d) 14
c) 10
When a conduct complaint has been resolved informally the respondent/subject member shall sign the applicable section of the ________________
a) TPS 649
b) TPS 901
c) TPS - formal complaint form
d) any of the above
b) TPS 901
Upon receiving an internal complaint against a civilian, the Investigating Supervisor must initially establish the _________________ and ________________ of the complaint
a) date and location
b) time and location
c) persons involved and witnesses
d) substance and nature
d) substance and nature
When an investigation will not be completed within 120 days, the Investigating Supervisor shall send a status update to PRS - Complaints Administration every ____ days until the investigation is completed
a) 7
b) 10
c) 30
d) 25
c) 30
