15-01 Incident Response (Use of Force/De-Escalation) Flashcards
15-01 Incident Response (Use of Force/De-Escalation) - Supervision
Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory when firearm is discharged
Supervisory Officer notification mandatory when
firearm is discharged
conducted energy weapon has been used
Officer in Charge of Division of occurrence notification mandatory when firearm is discharged
Firearm Discharge Investigator (FDI) notification mandatory when firearm is discharged
Supervisory Officer notification mandatory for any duty to report/duty to intervene incident
A peace officer, and every person lawfully assisting the peace officer, is justified in using force that is intended or is likely
to cause death or grievous bodily harm to a person to be arrested, if
a) the peace officer is proceeding lawfully to arrest, with or without warrant, the person to be arrested;
b) the offence for which the person is to be arrested is one for which that person may be arrested without warrant;
c) the person to be arrested takes flight to avoid arrest;
d) the peace officer or other person using the force believes on reasonable grounds that the force is necessary for the
purpose of protecting the peace officer, the person lawfully assisting the peace officer or any other person from
imminent or future death or grievous bodily harm; and
e) the flight cannot be prevented by reasonable means in a less violent manner.
[Authority: CC, ss. 25(4)
An officer is prohibited from using force that is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm, unless the officer believes that
the force is necessary to protect themselves or another person from death, or grievous bodily harm. Any officer who is
believed, upon reasonable grounds, to have used excessive force will be liable to criminal prosecution. (Authority: CC,
s.25, s. 26)
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Any member who has a clear reason to believe that another member of the Service is engaging in conduct that constitutes
misconduct including, but not limited to, assault or physical abuse (i.e. excessive use of force) involving any person, shall:
(a) Where feasible, intervene and take reasonable steps to prevent the behaviour from continuing;
(b) Record details of the incident and substance of the complaint, including dates, times, locations, other persons
present and other relevant information, including the presence of video and/or other evidence; and
(c) Report the incident forthwith, to their immediate supervisor, or another supervisor.
Under the PSA, failure to report the misconduct of another member, may constitute misconduct and may be subject to
discipline as outlined in Service Procedure - Chapter 13 Appendix A, entitled “Unit Level Criteria/Conduct Penalties”
In addition to this Procedure, sworn members shall abide by applicable requirements of the Code of Conduct, Code of
Offences and Conduct Requirements as outlined in Ontario Regulation 268/10 (O. Reg. 268/10) made under the PSA
Ontario Regulation 926/90 compels members to submit a Use of Force Report to the Chief of Police when a member
uses physical force on another person that results in an injury that requires medical attention
draws a handgun in the presence of a member of the public, excluding a member of the police force while on duty
discharges a firearm
points a firearm regardless if the firearm is a handgun or a long gun
uses a weapon other than a firearm on another person
officers are required to submit a Use of Force Report and a TPS 584 to the Chief of Police when the officer
uses a CEW
as a “demonstrated force presence”
in drive stun mode or full deployment, whether intentionally or otherwise
Police Officer -When discharging any firearm other than at an authorized range or under the exemption provisions shall immediately
notify
- their supervisory officer
- the Officer in Charge of the division in which the discharge occurred.
As per the Firearm Discharge definition, when a Service member discharges a firearm in
the performance of their duty, and/or discharges a Service issued firearm at any time,
intentionally or unintentionally, regardless of whether it causes injury or death. This does
not include discharges that occur at an authorized range or under the exemption
provisions.
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13.After the at–scene portion of the event has concluded shall
complete a
Use of Force Report when reportable force has been used
TPS 105 when injury to a subject has occurred resulting from force having been applied by the member
TPS 584 when a CEW is used as Demonstrated Force Presence, Drive Stun Mode, Full Deployment or
unintentional discharges
Members shall not make, retain or release a copy of the Use of Force Report for any
purpose except as required in this Procedure.
Electronically submit the Use of Force Report to their supervisor prior to the completion of the tour of duty
Complete the TPS105 and TPS 584, as applicable and submit to their supervisor prior to the completion of the
tour of duty
were critical incident stress may have occurred, comply with 08–04
14.When additional use of force training has been recommended by the Unit Commander shall attend as directed.
15.When becoming aware of a firearm discharge by a law enforcement officer from another law enforcement agency shall
immediately notify their supervisor.
16.When making recommendations regarding training, equipment or policy issues related to the use of force shall submit
details of the recommendations on a TPS 649 to the Unit Commander.
Supervisory Officer- When notified of a firearm discharge incident shall
attend the scene immediately
ensure the scene and all evidence are protected and collected in compliance with Procedure 04–21
exercise all due caution to ensure the evidence is not contaminated, overlooked or destroyed
advise the Officer in Charge at the first available opportunity and provide regular updates
ensure the Officer in Charge of the division in which the firearm discharge occurred has been notified, if the
discharge did not occur in the members home unit
support and assist the FDI and investigate as required
submit a TPS 586 to the Officer in Charge prior to the completion of the tour of duty
18.Upon receipt of a Use of Force Report shall
where critical incident stress may have occurred, comply with 08–04
ensure the report is accurate and completed in accordance with this Procedure
direct the submitting officer to email the electronic version of the report to the Training Analyst, as required
ensure the TPS 105, TPS 584 and TPS 586, as applicable, are attached to the Use of Force Report
review all available Body Worn Camera and in Car Camera footage of the officers involved in the incident
enter their name, rank, badge number and data reviewed into the Reviewer section of Part 8 of the Use of Force
Report
Where a probationary constable has been involved in a Use of Force incident, a review of
the incident, the Body Worn Camera and the in Car Camera footage (if applicable) shall be
conducted with the probationary constable
This review is to ensure alignment with prescribed training and regulations. The review
shall consider the principles of fair and impartial policing, to recognize implicit biases and
implement controlled responses in decision making.
Electronically forward the completed and reviewed Use of Force Report and any accompanying forms to the Officer
n Charge prior to the completion of the tour of duty
notify the unit investigating Officer and/or Unit Complaint Co-ordinator (UCC) of the submission of the Use of Force
Report
if recommending additional training, submit recommendation(s) in writing to the next level supervisor and the Unit
investigating Officer and/or UCC
Unit Investigating Supervisor/Unit Complaint Coordinator-Upon receiving a Use of Force Report submission shall
commence a review of the circumstances and the appropriateness of the level of force used during an incident
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review all available Body Worn Camera footage of the officers involved in the incident
enter their name, rank, badge number and date reviewed into the Reviewer section of Part B of the Use of Force
Report
electronically forward the completed and reviewed Use of Force report to the Training Analyst – TPC
ensure the TPS105, TPS584 and TPS586, as applicable, have been completed and have been forwarded to the
Training Analyst - TPC
The Use of Force Report and all applicable forms shall be forwarded to the Training
Analyst – TPC within seventy two (72) hours of receipt.
Take appropriate action, if a training issue has been identified, or a misconduct has occurred
Ensure the Unit Commander is made aware of all use of force submissions and of any identified training
issues of incidents of potential misconduct
Officer in Charge-Upon being notified of a firearm discharge shall
ensure a supervisory officer is assigned to support and assist the FDI during the course of the firearm discharge
investigation in accordance with the ‘Additional Investigative Requirements – Firearm Discharge’ section of this
Procedure
whether or not the firearm discharge results in injury or death to a person, notify the Unit Commander and comply
with Procedure 04-02 and 13-16 as applicable
notify the Officer in Charge – Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC) forthwith
ensure a description of the event is detailed in the Unit Commander’s Morning Report (UCMR)
21.Upon receipt of a Use of Force Report shall
where critical incident stress may have occurred, comply with 08–04
ensure the TPS 105, TPS 584 and TPS 586, as applicable, have been completed
ensure the Use of Force Report is accurate and completed in accordance with this procedure
enter their name, rank, badge number and date reviewed into the Reviewer section of Part B of the Use of Force
Report
electronically forward the completed and reviewed Use of Force Report and any accompanying forms to the Unit
investigating Supervisor and/or UCC prior to the completion of duty
if recommending additional training, submit recommendation(s) in writing to the Unit Commander and the Unit
investigating Officer and/or UCC
submit the completed reports to the Unit Commander prior to the completion of the tour of duty
comply with Procedure 15-03. if applicable
Incident Review Committee (IRC) means a panel consisting of, but not limited to the:
Unit Commander or designate – Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force
Unit Commander or designate – Strategy & Risk Management
Unit Commander or designate - Professional Standards
Section Head – Toronto Police College (TPC) – Armament Section
Section Head – TPC – In–Service Training Section
Training Analyst – TPC – Armament Section
Representative – East Field
Representative – West Field
Representative – Emergency Management & Public Order – Public Safety
Representative – Analysis and Assessment Section
Representative – Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights Section
The mandate of the (IRC) is:
review incidents other than those listed in the exempted areas, where force was used by members of the Service
assess the effectiveness of the Service’s training, practices and associated Service Governance within the
limitations of the SIU Act, and
if applicable, report its findings to the Senior Management Team (SMT).
