13-16 Special Investigations Unit

Question 1

The Special Investigation Unit Act directs __________________________ regarding the conduct and duties of officials with respect to investigations conducted by the SIU

a) members

b) sworn and civilian staff

c) The Toronto Police Service

d) all of the above

Answer 1

c) The Toronto Police Service

Question 2

The ______ and ______ of service members is a priority of the service

a) health and well-being

b) mental and physical health

c) medical and psychological wellbeing

d) none of the above

Answer 2

c) medical and psychological wellbeing

Question 3

The SIU has jurisdiction over the following

a) municipal, regional, provincial, federal police officers, as well as special constable employed by the Niagara Parks Commission and Peace Officers with the Legislative Protective Service

b) municipal, regional, provincial, police officers, as well as special constable employed by the Niagara Parks Commission and Peace Officers with the Legislative Protective Service

c) municipal, regional, provincial, police officers, as well as special constable employed by the TPS and Peace Officers with the Legislative Protective Service

d) none of the above

Answer 3

b) municipal, regional, provincial, police officers, as well as special constable employed by the Niagara Parks Commission and Peace Officers with the Legislative Protective Service

Question 4

The SIU mandate DOES NOT include which of the following:

a) the death of a person

b) the serious injury of a person

c) the discharge of a firearm at a person (regardless of injury of death, including less lethal weapons)

d) the assault of a person, as reported by the person

e) the sexual assault of a person, as reported by the person

Answer 4

d) the assault of a person, as reported by the person

Question 5

Who directs the services response to an SIU investigation

a) the Chief of Police

b) the Head of the SIU

c) the Senior Duty Officer

d) Chiefs SIU on-call designated authority

Answer 5

d) Chiefs SIU on-call designated authority

Question 6

Who is authorized by the Chief of Police to act as the Chiefs SIU on-call designated authority

a) Uniform Senior Officer - authorized in writing by the Chief of Police

b) Duty Senior Officer

c) Unit Commander of Division where investigation occurs

d) Uniform Senior Officer - with verbal authorization from the Chief of Police

e) a and b only

Answer 6

e) a and b only

Question 7

Who has the responsibility of ensuring that the scene of an incident where the mandate of the SIU is or may be invoked is properly preserved from contamination or deterioration

a) first officer on scene

b) uniform supervisor on scene

c) OIC

d) everyone

Answer 7

d) everyone

Question 8

The medical assistance necessary for the safety and wellbeing of all injured parties remained the primary importance in all incidents

True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The SIU will be permitted, subject to the direction of the Chiefs SIU On-Call Designated Authority, to seize any police issued equipment _____________________, that is relevant to the SIU investigation

a) once a warrant has been authorized

b) with consent of the involved officer

c) without warrant

d) none of the above

Answer 9

c) without warrant

Question 10

Any other items can only be seized by consent or with a warrant

True or False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

In cases where service firearms, less lethal weapons or CEW’s are involved, all shall _______________

a) be turned over when the SIU asks

b) be immediately proven safe

c) remain holstered

d) none the above

Answer 11

c) remain holstered

Question 12

A firearm or less lethal weapon shall be proven safe at a proving station in the presence of

a) SIU investigator, Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority, Lawyer and/or Association Representative

b) SIU investigator, Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority, uniform supervisor

c) SIU investigator, Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority,

d) SIU investigator, Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority, FIS

Answer 12

c) SIU investigator, Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority,

Question 13

A CEW information shall be downloaded.

True or False

Answer 13

False, the CEW information shall not be downloaded, altered, or modified. The cartridge and battery shall not be removed.

Question 14

In exigent circumstances, such as in the case of an injured officer, a supervisory shall seized and secure the firearm, less lethal weapon or CEW

True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Service vehicles equipped with specialized equipment and/or equipped with workplace technology devices having access to confidential records, and service vehicles requiring forensic examination as part of the SIU investigation must be

a) kept at the scene until told otherwise

b) immediately removed from the scene via TPS tow

c) stored in a secure location

d) none of the above

Answer 15

c) stored in a secure location

Question 16

The Toronto Police Service will not speak to the media when the SIU has invoked their mandate

True or False

Answer 16

False, when an incident has occurred where the SIU mandate is invoked, released of information to the media is restricted. The Chief of Police and or Unit Commander - Corporate Communications may made an initial relation of information indicating an incident has occurred and the SIU mandate has been invoked

Question 17

Professional Standards oversees Chiefs Administrative Investigations to determine issues related to the policies of, or services provided by the service and the conduct of involved police officers /members

True or False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Professional Standards is assigned Chief Administrative Investigations for
_________________________ and _________________________

a) officer involved firearm and less lethal weapon discharges. Death in police custody

b) officer involved firearm and less lethal weapon discharges only where there are injuries. Death in police custody

c) Death in police custodies only

d) None of the above

Answer 18

a) officer involved firearm and less lethal weapon discharges. Death in police custody

Question 19

Sex Crimes is responsible for the Chiefs Administrative Investigation in regard to all allegations of sexual assault

True or False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Traffic Services responsible for the Chiefs Administrative Investigation solely for fatal motor vehicle collisions

True or False

Answer 20

False, TSV is responsible for suspect apprehension pursuits or officer involved collisions.

Question 21

The SIU has ________________ to audio record, video record on consent, officials interviews

a) the decision to

b) no right to

c) the authority to

d) the option to

Answer 21

c) the authority to

Question 22

Incident notes include the following

a) memo book notes, occurrence reports, use of force reports

b) memo book notes, occurrence report

c) just memo book notes

d) any type of report is considered an incident note and shall be turned over to the SIU

Answer 22

c) just memo book notes

Question 23

Following the completion of their incident notes, Section 27(1) SIUA entitles them to___________________________ and have them present during their interview with the SIU

a) consult with legal counsel

b) consult with an association representative

c) speak to legal counsel again before providing a statement

D) a and b only

Answer 23

D) a and b only

Question 24

Subsection 27(3) of the SIUA allows witness officials to have the legal counsel of their choice, even if it is the same as the subject officers legal counsel

True or False

Answer 24

False, Subsection 27(3) of the SIU directs witness officials that they may not be represented by the same legal counsel as the subject official

Question 25

Section 21 of the SIUA requires subject and witness officers to complete in full the notes for the incident in accordance with their duty Subsection 21(3) directs that the incident notes shall be completed _________________________, except where excused by the Chiefs SIU On-Call Designated Authority a) 24 hours b) 48 hours c) as soon as reasonably possible d) by the end of the tour of duty

Answer 25

d) by the end of the tour of duty

Question 26

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in ___________________ 2013, that police officers are not permitted to consult with counsel before completion of their notes. a) wood vs pecker b) woodcock vs schmitt c) woodcock vs smit d) wood vs schaeffer

Answer 26

d) wood vs schaeffer police officers are permitted to consult with counsel after their incident notes have been completed, and are entitled to full benefit of legal counsel before and during an SIU interview

Question 27

All incident notes are to be completed and delivered to ___________________ upon completion of the members tour of duty a) SIU investigator b) Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority c) OIC d) any supervisory officer

Answer 27

c) OIC

Question 28

Exceptions may be made in cases where there are bona fide medical reasons for not completing the incident notes prior to the completion of the tour of duty. Only the __________________can excuse them a) Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority b) medical doctor / physician c) Chief of Police or his designate d) Unit Commander

Answer 28

a) Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority

Question 29

Members have a positive duty to comply with the SIUA and non-compliance can result in disciplinary actions, fines and/or penal consequences True or False

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Members are free to give advice to/from any involved member in relation to an SIU Investigation, unless as a representative of the association True or False

Answer 30

False, members SHALL not give advice to/from any involved member in relation to an SIU Investigation, unless as a representative of the association

Question 31

Association Representatives, CIRT co-ordinator / EFAP liaison or a CIRT/PSV representative shall check in with _______________ upon their arrival a) the SIU investigator b) the OIC c) Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority d) the Unit Commander

Answer 31

b) the OIC

Question 32

At the scene of an SIU invoked incident, under no circumstance should you allow the media or other public personnel within the scene perimeter without prior approval from the Chiefs SIU On Call Designated Authority True or False

Answer 32

True

Question 33

In cases where the SIU invoked, FIS shall collect all evidence True or False

Answer 33

False, in cases where the SIU invoked, the SIU shall collect all evidence

Question 34

The exceptions provided to a subject officer with regard to providing incident notes or attending an interview under the SIU criminal investigation ________ apply to the Chiefs Administrative Investigation a) do not b) do c) depending on the scenario may or may not be exempt

Answer 34

a) do not All members shall co-operate as directed by Section 81(1) of the CPSA

Question 35

Where the SIU contacts the officer directly to schedule an investigative interview, the officer shall a) comply with their request b) not Schuele an interview or answer any questions at that time c) notify the PRS-SIU Liaison Section d) both b and c

Answer 35

d) both b and c

Question 36

The SIU shall have first right to interview non-service witnesses that relate to its mandate True or False

Answer 36

True

Question 37

If a supervisory officer is not qualified to handle a firearm, less lethal season, or CEW, they shall a) still proceed with seizing the weapon b) advised the member to keep it until directed otherwise c) have someone qualified handle and weapon d) any of the above

Answer 37

c) have someone qualified handle and weapon

Question 38

Upon notification of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked, the OIC of TPOC shall a) notify the Duty Senior Officer -TPOC, notify the Deputy Chief of the command, ensure the Unit Commanders of involved officers are notified b) notify the Duty Senior Officer -TPOC, notify the Deputy Chief of the command c) notify the Deputy Chief of the command, ensure the Unit Commanders of involved officers are notified d) all of the above

Answer 38

a) notify the Duty Senior Officer -TPOC, notify the Deputy Chief of the command, ensure the Unit Commanders of involved officers are notified

Question 39

An affected person is a person who died, was seriously injured, whom a firearm was discharged, or reported a sexual assault True of False

Answer 39

True

Question 40

A police officer as per an SIU investigation is when engaged in execution of their duty or when off-duty and for example -verbally ID themselves as police, produces police ID, engages in an investigation, use police equipment or property, operates a service vehicle, other engages their oath of office True or False

Answer 40

True

Question 41

Which service members ARE NOT included in the definition of a police officer for the purpose of the SIU a) Court Officer b) Parking Enforcement Officer c) Special Constable d) all of the above

Answer 41

d) all of the above

Question 42

The subject official is deemed in the opinion of the SIU Director as to have been _____________ a) involved in the incident b) a major factor in the incident c) the cause of the incident d) present at the incident

Answer 42

c) the cause of the incident