14-02 Evaluations, Reclassifications and Appraisals Flashcards
Generalist Constable Development Program
Constables assigned to the Generalist Constable Development Program shall be evaluated on their job performance within
each training assignment. At the conclusion of each training period, a TPS 528 shall be completed by the constable’s
immediate supervisor and shall be filed in a member’s unit personnel file for five (5) years. The TPS528 will be completed
in addition to the annual Performance Training activity checklists (TPS 526 and TPS 527) for the investigative and
interpersonal skills segments of the program shall be maintained by the constable to assist in tracking the activities
participated in or demonstrated. Checklists will be reviewed by the supervisor and maintained in the officer’s personnel file.
Annual Uniform Performance Appraisal
The Service has two (2) annual performance appraisal forms, they are as follows:
TPS 987 Performance Review Document - Constable, Civilian Individual Contributor
TPS 988 Performance Review Document - Sergeant/Detective, Staff/Detective Sergeant, Civilian Supervisor
The annual performance appraisal form captures the ongoing performance and developmental activities of members by
their direct supervisors during a twelve (12) month period, commencing and ending on the month of a member’s birth.
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Each member’s appraisal form should be considered a living document and may be adapted from time-to-time to reflect the
evolving needs of the member and the Service.
The forms include three (3) sections which align with the Annual Performance Appraisal Process outlined below:
Section 1: Assessment – This includes assessing the member’s goals (key contributions), development activities
and their demonstration of TPS core competencies from the previous twelve (12) months.
Section 2: Overall Rating, Workforce Planning, Comments & Acknowledgments – This includes providing an
overall rating of the member based on their contributions and competency demonstration. Also in this section, a
discussion about the member’s career path occurs, inclusive of their current performance and career aspirations.
Comments and signatures are required to signify understanding of the appraisal content and conclude the previous
assessment period.
Section 3: Future Planning – This includes setting performance and development goals for the member based
on unit/division goals as well as training needs/growth opportunities for the member.
Members may respond to their annual appraisal by preparing a TPS 649 within ten (10) days of the appraisal meeting
Unit Commanders or, if applicable, the second in command, shall (Appraisals)
review the appraisal forms, make any appropriate
comments and meet with the member. In addition, Unit Commanders shall ensure appropriate action is taken where
significant performance problems have been identified by the appraiser.
When selecting members for training or staff development opportunities, Unit Commanders, where appropriate, should take
into consideration a member’s performance, development and career goals as outlined in the current and previous annual
appraisals.
See TPS 807 for step-by-step instructions on completing a performance appraisal.
The Service has three (3) probationary performance appraisal forms, they are as follows:
TPS 504 Performance Review Document - Probationary/ 4th Class Constable
TPS 810 Uniform Performance Appraisal Probationary Sergeant/Detective
TPS 986 Performance Review Document Probationary Performance Appraisal - Senior Officer and Civilian
Civilian positions have a qualifying period from six (6) months, one (1) year, or longer, depending on the job classification.
Details, including the length of a qualifying period, is outlined in the member’s employment contract upon hire. Probationary
civilians shall be appraised on a TPS 986 at the end of the 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th and 18th months or as applicable for the position.
When not confirming a sergeant in the rank, the Unit Commander shall
ensure Labour Relations and Employee Services
are immediately advised of the recommendation via e–mail. The Unit Commander shall then ensure a TPS 810 is completed
and submitted to Employee Services, who shall ensure that the Director, People and Culture is advised of the
recommendation. If concurring with the recommendation, the Director, People and Culture will issue the official notification
to the probationary sergeant concerned and the respective Unit Commander.
Only the first and last page of the TPS 810 shall be completed when a sergeant will not be confirmed in the rank due to the
member being on a leave of absence.
Confirmation in the rank of sergeant will be automatically withheld if a probationary sergeant is
the subject of a legal inquiry such as but not limited to an investigation by
the Special Investigations Unit (SIU);
the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD); or
Professional Standards
charged with a criminal offence
charges laid internally;
by the SIU;
other police agencies; or
by private information.
charged under the Police Services Act (PSA)
The time spent by constables on light duties for reasons such as pregnancy, sickness, or injury will be considered time
served in the rank for reclassification purposes provided they are performing a policing function which is customarily
performed by officers such as alternate response, station duty or divisional analyst.
In instances where a constable is absent from work due to an injury on duty, the period of absence will be counted as active
service and the original eligibility date shall be used for reclassification purposes, provided that
the minimum twelve (12) months required period of service between classifications has been met
the constable has returned to a policing function for at least ninety (90) days
the constable has been evaluated by supervisors and the evaluations indicate that the constable possesses the
knowledge, skills and abilities required for reclassification
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A constable whose reclassification is withheld may exercise their rights under Item 2 of the Memorandum of Understanding
of the Uniform Collective Agreement. When a constable chooses to appeal or dispute a recommendation under this section,
the constable shall notify their Unit Commander and the Toronto Police Association within _______________of the
time the constable was informed that the reclassification was being withheld.
seventy two (72) hours
