Definitions Flashcards
Abduction, Parental
means unlawful removal of a child by a parent, guardian, or any other person having lawful care or charge of a person under the age of fourteen (14) whether or not there is a custody order in relation to that child made by a court, with the intent to deprive a parent, guardian, or person having lawful care or charge of the person
Accommodation, Medical
means modifying the workplace environment or the functions of a position to enable a member needing medically supported accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position or the essential duties of an alternative available position for which the member is qualified.
Accommodation, Workplace
means modifying the workplace environment or the functions of a position to enable a member needing non–medical or medically supported accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position or the essential duties of an alternative available position for which the member is qualified.
Administrative Investigation
means a police investigation to review the policies of, or services provided by the Service and the conduct of its police officers pursuant to s. 11 of Ontario Regulation 267/10 made under the Police Services Act.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
means mediation, conciliation, negotiation or any other means of facilitating the resolution of issues in dispute by a third party off site meeting.
AMBER Alert
means a co–operative effort between police, the media and the Ministry of Transportation to provide early notification to the public where a person under eighteen (18) years of age is believed to have been abducted and where circumstances lead police to believe that the abducted person is in danger of serious bodily harm or death and there is enough descriptive information about the abducted person, and/or the abductor, and/or the abductor’s vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help in locating the person. An AMBER Alert will have a duration of five (5) hours following activation, unless cancelled or extended.
Booking Hall System (BHS)
means a video surveillance system installed in the sally–port, booking hall and other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility. The BHS is operated manually by the booking officer. (Booking Video)
Chief’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Liaison Officer
means a uniform senior officer of the Toronto Police Service designated by the Chief of Police to act as the main liaison with the SIU in all matters relating to SIU investigations. The Chief’s SIU Liaison Officer oversees the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designate Cadre and Professional Standards Support SIU Liaison Section while in the field.
Chief’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) On-Call Designate
means a member of the cadre of on-call Toronto Police Service uniform senior officers that manages the SIU event in the field on behalf of the Chief.
Child
means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
Child (Domestic Violence)
for the purposes of domestic violence investigations means any person who is, or appears to be, under the age of sixteen (16) years, including a child under a child protection order who is sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years old.
Child Abuse
includes sexual abuse and physical abuse
(Child Abuse Investigation) Team
means a designated Child Abuse Investigator and a Children’s Aid Society specialist, who shall conduct interviews together and communicate at every stage of the investigation.
Child in Need of Protection
means a child that can be apprehended as being in need of protection as defined in s.125 (1) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
Command Post
means a place near the scene of an emergency incident where members report for instructions and information. The command post should be located at a safe distance and near other emergency services command posts.
Community Patrol
means the performance of general policing duties in the community by officers assigned to a combination of general and directed patrol, targeted and problem oriented policing initiatives.
Complaint, External
means an allegation made by a member of the public
- in writing and signed on the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) form, and
- delivered to any Toronto Police Service (Service) facility or the OIPRD personally or by an agent, by mail, facsimile or by electronic mail (e–mail), and
- must concern the policies of, or the services provided by the Service or the conduct of a police officer, and
- classified by the OIPRD.
Complaint, External – Civilian
means an allegation made by a member of the public concerning the conduct of a civilian member.
Complaint, Internal
means an allegation from internal sources concerning the conduct of a police officer, or the policies or the services provided by the Toronto Police Service.
Complaint, Internal – Civilian
means an allegation from internal sources concerning the conduct of a civilian member, or the policies or the services provided by the Toronto Police Service.
Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW)
means a weapon that primarily uses propelled wires to conduct energy that affects the sensory and/or motor functions of the central nervous system.
Confidential Source (Source)
means a person who is registered with Intelligence Services – Covert Operations – Source Management (CO–SMS) and voluntarily provides information of some usefulness or interest to the Toronto Police Service with respect to the prevention and detection of crimes, with the explicit or implicit expectation of confidentiality. This person would generally not become a witness or require protection as a result of their involvement or the information they have provided.
A confidential source is an asset of the Toronto Police Service and is not the exclusive asset of any one police officer.
A confidential source does not include a person who provides a statement to police as part of routine police inquiries into alleged offences; e.g. a witness to a crime.
There are two levels of confidential sources: Confidential Source – Level 1 and Confidential Source – Level 2.
Confidential Source – Level 2
means
- a source under the age of eighteen (18) young person, or
- a source whose information could be considered
multi–jurisdictional
- may affect national security
- involves organized crime
- is beyond the resources or the source–handling abilities of the officers involved
- at the discretion of the Controller.
Unless otherwise approved by the Controller, a confidential source – level 2 shall be managed by a Handler – Level 2.
Defusing Session
means an immediate informal meeting attended by an individual or a group of members involved in a traumatic critical incident to assess the need for further assistance prior to the end of shift. The defusing session takes place immediately after the conclusion of the traumatic critical incident in a secure location where disruptions can be eliminated and lasts for approximately fifteen (15) to thirty (30) minutes. Two (2) Peer Support Volunteers normally lead these meetings with Employee Family Assistance Program support if necessary. Attendance is mandatory but active participation in the discussion is voluntary.
Defusing sessions may be conducted by a mental health professional assisted by members of the Critical Incident Response Team and are not operational debriefings.
Demonstrated Force Presence (DFP)
means that the conducted energy weapon is un-holstered and
displayed in the presence of a subject with the intention to achieve behaviour compliance
Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS)
means a video surveillance system installed in the prisoner detention areas of a police facility, such as the cells and the bullpen, which is designed to monitor and record the condition of prisoners while they are in custody. The DAMS is set to automatically record each cell and bullpen when activity is detected. (Cell Video)
Detention Facility
means any central lock–up and/or booking hall.
Directed Patrol
means a specific activity designed to address an identified concern within the community.
Directed patrols are activities detailed to officers in order to have specific measurable tasks carried out. This form of patrol may be enforcement–based but may also be focused on achieving a goal by other means. Directed patrol can be an effective component in the maintenance of public order and improving the quality of life for the community.
Disability
means
(a) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device
(b) a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability
(c) a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language
(d) mental disorder, or
(e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act; (“handicap”)
(Source: Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
Discrimination
means any distinction, conduct or action, either by intention or not, on the basis of any prohibited ground under the Human Rights Code, which has the impact of excluding persons, denying benefits or imposing burdens on an individual or group, which are not imposed on others or which withholds or limits access to benefits available to others.
Divisional Cells
means cells that may be used for short term detention of a person in custody when:
being processed, or waiting to be processed, or to ensure the safety of the person and/or members
awaiting transportation to a central lock–up
being held for return by an outside agency.
Domestic Incident
means any incident between persons involved in an intimate relationship where, although no criminal offence has occurred, police have been called to the scene.
Domestic Occurrence
means an occurrence report created to detail criminal behaviour and/or a breach of any statute related to a domestic situation and includes an arrest report. (excludes a Domestic Incident Report).
Domestic Violence
means any physical, sexual or psychological harm caused, or attempted, between persons involved in an intimate relationship including
assault
murder
sexual assault
threatening
harassment
intimidation
unlawful interference with personal liberty
any other criminal offence
offences under other statutes, such as the Family Law Act, Children’s Law Reform Act, etc.,
but does not include child abuse investigations.
Dominant Aggressor
means the individual who has been the principal abuser, and not necessarily the person who initiated the violence that resulted in the attendance of police.
Drive Stun Mode (DSM)
means when the conducted energy weapon is placed in direct contact with the subject and the current is applied without the probes being propelled.
Eligible Member - Address Suppression Program
for the purposes of participation in the Address Suppression Program means
a currently serving police officer, or
a currently serving court officer.
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
means a facility operated by the City of Toronto specifically established to conduct the overall management of an emergency. The Toronto Police Service is one of many agencies represented. The Toronto EOC is located at 703 Don Mills Road, 6th Floor.
Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
is a committee, chaired by the Staff Superintendent – Public Safety Operations, comprised of subject matter experts from every command pillar within the Toronto Police Service (Service). The EPC focus is on mitigation, preparedness planning, response and recovery; ensuring appropriate planning, investigative and response capabilities are available within the Service.
Employee and Family Assistance Program – Family
for the purposes of using the services of the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider includes
a spouse or partner from a same sex or opposite sex relationship
dependent children
Evacuation
means the movement of people from a place of danger to stay elsewhere for the duration of the danger.
Evacuation Officer
means the police officer designated by the Incident Commander to co–ordinate the evacuation
Exigent Circumstances
means urgent, pressing and/or emergency circumstances. In reference to an emergency or hazardous incident, exigent circumstances may include a bomb threat, a person possessing or using a weapon, or a fire on school property. (Source: Police / School Board Protocol)
External Complaint
means an allegation made by a member of the public
in writing and signed on the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) form, and
delivered to any Toronto Police Service (Service) facility or the OIPRD personally or by an agent, by mail, facsimile or by electronic mail (e–mail), and
must concern the policies of, or the services provided by the Service or the conduct of a police officer, and
classified by the OIPRD.
Family – Employee and Family Assistance Program
for the purposes of using the services of the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider includes
a spouse or partner from a same sex or opposite sex relationship
dependent children.
Firearm Discharge
means when a Service member, other than at an authorized range or under the exemption provisions, discharges a firearm in the performance of their duty, or discharges an issued firearm at any time, intentionally or unintentionally.
For the purposes of use of force, Firearm Discharge also includes discharges that occur at an authorized range or under the exemption provisions that result in injury or death.
Grounds, Primary
means the grounds used to detain a person to ensure their attendance in court in order to be dealt with according to law. Primary grounds are set out in S. 497 of the Criminal Code.
Grounds, Reasonable
means a set of facts or circumstances that would lead a person of ordinary care and judgement to have a strong belief beyond mere suspicion.
Grounds, Secondary
means the grounds used to justify detention of the accused person, in addition to the primary grounds, or where the primary grounds are insufficient including when
detention is necessary for the protection or safety of the public, including any victim of or witness to the offence
detention is necessary if any substantial likelihood exists that the accused person will, if released from custody, commit a criminal offence or interfere with the administration of justice
secondary grounds are set out in s. 498 of the Criminal Code.
Grounds, Tertiary
means the grounds used to justify the detention of the accused person in order to maintain confidence in the administration of justice, having regard to all the circumstances, including
the apparent strength of the prosecution’s case
the gravity of the offence
the circumstances surrounding its commission
the potential for a lengthy term of imprisonment.
Handler – Level 2
means any police officer from the Toronto Police Service who has been accredited and designated by the Controller or designate. A handler – level 2 can manage agents, and level 1 and level 2 sources. For the purposes of agents, a handler – level 2 is also responsible for
the management of agents on behalf of the Service
considering the primary concerns
the acquisition and dissemination of information from that agent
Hold and Secure
means that all movement in and out of the school is restricted and external doors locked, however, movement within the school is not restricted as the external danger near the school poses no immediate threat to the students or staff unless they leave the building.
Hold–up (HUS) Mandate
HUS will take charge and attend all robberies that fall within their mandate including: financial institutions; armoured cars; retail business; home invasions committed with firearms or offensive weapons and money deposits.
Homicide Investigation
means an investigation led by Specialized Criminal Investigations – Homicide (SCI – Homicide) into the circumstances surrounding a sudden death where there is obvious or suspected foul play the cause of death cannot be explained found human remains any other suspicious circumstance.
Hot Zone
in reference to the Containment & Perimeter Control map, means an area where contamination concentration is at its highest and levels of contamination are immediately dangerous to life and health. Only members equipped with the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall enter the Hot Zone.
Illness/Injury (On Duty)
means
an illness/injury sustained in the performance of duty, which may or may not result in first aid, including aid provided by Emergency Medical Services,
medical care through a health care professional, or
time lost from work
a potential or actual exposure to physical, chemical, biological, radiological, explosion, and/or nuclear hazard
communicable disease.
Immediate Rapid Response
means that if there is an immediate threat to life in a school, officers shall enter the school to stop the threat in accordance with training.
Incident Commander
means the police officer who has taken charge of the incident and who is in charge at the Command Post and, in conjunction with other emergency services commanders, is responsible for coordinating and managing police response at an incident.
Incident Commander Cadre (ICC)
means Toronto Police Service Senior Officers who have been trained as incident commanders and are available 24/7 on an on–call basis and may be activated through the Inspector – Emergency Management & Public Order (EM&PO).
Incident Management System (IMS)
means the model of police on–site response to emergencies and disasters based on the Incident Command System, adopted by the Province of Ontario. The IMS provides the functional infrastructure necessary for the appropriate and efficient use of police resources.
Incident Management System Team (IMS Team)
means Service members trained in IMS whose responsibilities are to attend the command post and manage site operations for Level 2 – Major Incidents and Level 3 – Disaster Incidents. Emergency Management & Public Order maintains a list of qualified team members.
Infant
means a child less than one (1) year of age
Informal Resolution (External)
in reference to external complaints means where the conduct is deemed less serious and can be resolved through agreement from all parties after an OIPRD complaint has been lodged.
Informal Resolution (Internal)
in reference to internal complaints means if, at the conclusion of the investigation and upon review of the written report, the unit commander is of the opinion that there was misconduct and/or unsatisfactory work performance but that it was not of a serious nature, the unit commander may resolve the matter informally.
Inner Perimeter
in reference to the Containment & Perimeter Control map, means a second level subdivision made to refine the isolation of the actual hazard or emergency site.
Internal Complaint
means an allegation from internal sources concerning the conduct of a police officer, or the policies or the services provided by the Toronto Police Service.
Intimate Partner
means a partner from a current or former intimate relationship.
Intimate Relationship
includes current or former relationships between opposite sex and same sex partners and include persons who
are legally married to one another
were previously married to one another
are not married, but are currently in a family–type relationship
are not married, but were formerly in a family–type relationship
have a child in common regardless of whether such persons have been married or lived together at one time
are (or have ever been) involved in a dating relationship.
Investigating Supervisor
in reference to complaints means a supervisor assigned to investigate a complaint and includes a Unit Complaint Coordinator (UCC).
Investigative Contact
means any contact between a police officer and a member of the public where that contact has been initiated by the police officer for the purpose of a police investigation.
Item of Religious Significance
means any item, article, apparel, or clothing a person identifies as having religious importance.
Level 1 - Emergency Response
means the general response activities and resources to mitigate the situation of any incident. Members respond quickly to the report of an emergency situation to gather information, assess the situation, and determine whether additional members and specialized response is required. Many emergency incidents are resolved within a short period of time, using resources available at the divisional level.
Level 2 – Major Incident
means an emergency incident which exceeds a division’s normal operational resources and requires additional support, or multiple agency co–ordination at the site and some degree of external support. Level 2 - Major Incidents may continue for an extended period of time and require a site Command Post and/or the Major Incident Command Centre (MICC).
Level 3 – Disaster Incident
means an incident that may affect a significant portion of the population, may continue for a long period of time and may require an extensive recovery period. Response to a disaster may require the activation of the Major Incident Command Centre (MICC), the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), political direction and support, and the official declaration of a disaster in accordance with Municipal Code 59 and the provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
Level 1 Missing Person Search
means the level of search implemented when a person is reported missing and there are no extenuating circumstances. At this level, there are minimal concerns regarding the issue of foul play or the infirmity or limitations of the missing person.
Level 2 Missing Person Search
means the level of search when a missing person is
under sixteen (16) years and judged likely to be incapable of caring for themselves
mentally challenged
Over sixty five ( 65) years of age or infirm, or
there is evidence of foul play.
Level 3 Missing Person Search
means the level of search implemented when the Level 1 and Level 2 missing person searches are ineffective or if the situation, due to the extenuating circumstances, necessitates that this level be initiated immediately.
Level 1 Search
means a “frisk” or “pat–down” search of the clothing, including pockets, that does not include the removal of any clothing except outerwear such as jackets, hats and/or gloves/mittens. A Level 1 search has commonly been referred to as a “field search”.
Level 2 Search
means a more thorough search that may include the removal of clothing which does not expose a person’s undergarments or the areas of the body normally covered by undergarments. The removal of clothing such as belts, footwear, socks, shoes, sweaters, extra layers of clothing, or the shirt of a male would all be included in a Level 2 search. A Level 2 search would normally be conducted in a location that provides some degree of privacy, such as a police facility or other safe surrounding. A Level 2 search has commonly been referred to as a “general search”.
Level 3 Search
means a search that includes the removal of some or all of a person’s clothing and a visual inspection of the body. More specifically, a Level 3 search involves the removal of clothing that fully exposes the undergarments or an area of the body normally covered by undergarments (genitalia, buttocks, women’s breasts).
NOTE:
The mere fact that portions of a person’s body normally covered by undergarments are exposed because of the way the person was dressed when taken into custody does not constitute a Level 3 search, if the removal of such clothing was not caused by the police (i.e. the arrest of a naked person does not in itself constitute a Level 3 search).
Due to the high degree of intrusiveness of this type of search, it shall only be conducted when it is reasonable and necessary, considering the purpose and the grounds that exist at the time, which justify the search. A Level 3 search is equivalent to the term “strip search” used by the courts and other government agencies.
Non–Medical Accommodation
means accommodation based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status and/or family status.
Notice of Hearing
a notice of hearing must be served at least seventy-two (72) hours before the police officer’s first appearance at a hearing. A notice of hearing shall include
(a) a statement of the time, place and purpose of the hearing
(b) a reference to the statutory authority under which the hearing will be held
(c) a statement that if the party notified does not attend at the hearing, the tribunal may proceed in the absence of the party and the party will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceeding [Statutory Powers Procedure Act sec.6]
(d) statement of particulars.
Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD)
means an independent civilian agency responsible for receiving, managing and overseeing all public complaints about the police in Ontario in accordance with the Police Services Act.
Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) Liaison Officer
means a Senior Officer of the Toronto Police Service designated by the Chief of Police to act as the liaison with the OIPRD relating to conduct investigations and adjudications.
Officer in Charge
means the member who, subject to the direction of the Unit Commander, is in charge of and responsible for the operation of a unit.
Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC)
means an independent oversight agency and is the appeal body for decisions made at police disciplinary proceedings.
Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)
means an independent government agency that provides leadership for the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights and builds partnerships across the human rights system (but does not receive Human Rights Code complaints).
Order Maintenance
means the act of upholding community standards, using both informal community activities and law enforcement to create a safer environment, and an improved quality of life.
Outer Perimeter
in reference to the Containment & Perimeter Control map, means the secure line established by the police to define and isolate the emergency site as a closed, controlled area.
Patrol, Community
means the performance of general policing duties in the community by officers assigned to a combination of general and directed patrol, targeted and problem oriented policing initiatives.
Person with a Disability
means a person with a physical or mental condition (congenital, or due to injury or disease), as diagnosed by a health care professional competent to make such diagnosis, that prevents or limits the person’s ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Poisoned/Toxic Work Environment
means harassing or discriminatory behaviours, that are sufficiently severe and/or pervasive, that causes significant and unreasonable interference to a member’s work environment. A poisoned/toxic work environment can interfere with and/or undermine work performance and can cause emotional and psychological stress not experienced by other members. As such, it results in unequal terms and conditions of employment and prevents or impairs full and equal enjoyment of employment, benefits, or opportunities.
Police Cells
means divisional cells, central lock–ups and court cells used for the secure detention of persons in custody. An interview room is not a police cell.
Police Command Centre (PCC)
means the facility specifically established to co-ordinate strategic response during an emergency. The PCC is located at 703 Don Mills Road, 7th Floor. The role of the PCC is to co-ordinate the strategic police response to the sites while ensuring that essential policing services continue throughout the city.
Police Officer - SIU Investigations
in reference to Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigations means a police officer engaged in the execution or purported execution of duty. Off–duty events may be subject to an SIU investigation. For example, but no limited to, the following events:
- where a police officer verbally identifies themselves as a police officer;
- where a police officer produces police identification;
- where a police officer uses police equipment or property;
- where a police officer operates a Service vehicle; or
- where a police officer otherwise engages their oath of office.
The decision to contact the SIU in such circumstances will be at the discretion of the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designate or, in their absence, the Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre.
Civilian members including Court Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers and Special Constables are not included in the definition of a police officer for the purposes of the SIU.
Policy/Service Complaint
means a complaint concerning the policies of, or the services provided by the Toronto Police Service.
Post Incident Firearm Exposure Session
means a session involving firearm exercises undertaken with a qualified firearms instructor. This session does not consist of a qualification standard and is not an operational debriefing. Rather, a post incident firearms exposure session consists of an individual course of fire intended to be educational, to provide reassurance, and to promote officers’ confidence with their firearm after an officer-involved shooting incident. The post incident firearms exposure session will take place prior to being returned to full duties after a shooting incident. Post incident firearms exposure sessions are mandatory for officers who discharge their firearms in the line of duty and officers determined by their Unit Commander to be directly impacted by the incident. However, any officer involved in a shooting incident may request to participate in a post incident firearms exposure session. Post incident firearms exposure sessions do not apply to the discharge of a firearm for the purpose of dispatching an animal, unless circumstances suggest otherwise.
Primary Zone
means the ten kilometre zone around a nuclear generating station.
Problem Oriented Policing
means a technique by which public disorder and crime issues are identified, analyzed, and strategies are developed to eliminate or bring the issues under control.
Prohibited Grounds
means the protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code for which a person cannot discriminate.
These include: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status (including single status), place of origin, race, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), record of offences (in employment only), sex (including discrimination based on pregnancy and breastfeeding), and sexual orientation.
Racially Biased Policing
occurs when a member of a police service inappropriately considers race or ethnicity in deciding how and with whom to intervene in an enforcement capacity. Racial Biased Policing includes racial profiling.
Regulated Interaction
means an attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information by asking an individual, in a face-to-face encounter, to identify himself or herself or to provide information for the purpose of identifying the individual and includes such an attempt whether or not identifying information is collected,
i.
only if that attempt is done for the purpose of,
- inquiring into offences that have been or might be committed; and/or
-inquiring into suspicious activities to detect offences; and/or
-gathering information for intelligence purposes;
ii.
but does not include an attempted collection made by a police officer for the purpose of investigating an offence the officer reasonably suspects has been or will be committed;
iii.
and does not include an attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information from an individual if,
-the individual is legally required to provide the information to a police officer;
-the individual is under arrest or is being detained;
-the police officer is engaged in a covert operation;
-the police officer is executing a warrant, acting pursuant to a court order or performing related duties; or
-the individual from whom the police officer attempts to collect information is employed in the administration of justice or is carrying out duties or providing services that are otherwise relevant to the carrying out of the police officer’s duties.
Service Vehicle Collision Reduction Committee (SVCRC)
means a panel consisting of, but not limited to, the Unit Commander and/or Designate from
Professional Standards
Traffic Services
Toronto Police College
with the mandate to monitor Toronto Police Service vehicle collisions for trend analysis, problem identification, quality assurance and training issues, and report its findings to the Chief of Police.
Shelter in Place
requires that people enter and remain in a building with the doors and windows closed due to an external environmental threat. Fans, including heating and air conditioning units, should be turned off to prevent air from outside entering the building. Normal operations may continue within the building.
Short–Term
for the purpose of medical workplace accommodations means the prognosis for full recovery is within six (6) months.
Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Mandate pursuant to Part VII PSA
means that the SIU is legislated to investigate the circumstances of serious injury or death that may have resulted through criminal offences committed by a police officer. The death or serious injury is in relation to a citizen, another police officer or other member of the Service. The SIU mandate may be invoked for deaths or serious injuries that occur in circumstances where there has been police engagement. For example, but not limited to injuries or death occurring:
in the course of making an arrest
in the course of a suspect apprehension pursuit
while in police custody
while in the hospital following apprehension or police custody; or
allegations of sexual assault.
Special Review
in reference to work performance means a two (2) part process involving an initial interview with the unit commander about management practices and/or accommodation factors, and a second phase that may include heightened monitoring of performance beyond the annual evaluation to improve an individual’s work performance.
Staging
means a determined off–site location where responding personnel and appropriate equipment initially report to await details before entering the emergency site itself.
Subject Officer
in reference to complaints means a police officer who is alleged to have engaged in misconduct by an act or omission where a complaint has been made and the officer has been so designated by the investigating supervisor.
Subject Officer – SIU Investigations
means a police officer whose conduct appears, in the opinion of the Special Investigations Unit Director, to have caused the death or serious injury under investigation, and has been so designated in writing.
Substantiated
in reference to complaints means, based on the results of the investigation, there are reasonable grounds to believe the conduct of a police officer or civilian member constitutes misconduct.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
means the sudden death of an infant under one (1) year of age, which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation which must include a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, a police investigation and a review of the child’s clinical history.
Sudden Unexplained Death (SUD)
means the death investigation of a child due to
SID
accidental injury
non–accidental injury due to neglect or abuse, or
a previously undiagnosed natural disease process
and may include
negative autopsy but evidence of an old healed fracture which has not been adequately explained by the investigation
negative autopsy but a previous history of child abuse
negative autopsy but some positive toxicology, which although not considered to be a cause of death cannot be explained (e.g. blood alcohol of 30mg in a five (5) month old child)
Where there is significant concern regarding any part of the death investigation, the cause of death should be classified as a SUD.
Workplace
means any land, premises, location or thing at, upon, in or near, which Service business is being conducted. This can include, but is not limited to
Service facilities/buildings
Service vehicles
courthouses
any other location where Service business is being conducted.
Workplace Accommodation
means modifying the workplace environment or the functions of a position to enable a member needing non–medical or medically supported accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position or the essential duties of an alternative available position for which the member is qualified.
Workplace Harassment
means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, or workplace sexual harassment. Harassment may be a one (1) time incident or repeated incidents. Workplace harassment does not include discipline or performance management.
Workplace Sexual Harassment
means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace because of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, where the course of comment or conduct is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, or making a sexual solicitation or advance where the person making the solicitation or advance is in a position to confer, grant or deny a benefit or advancement to the worker and the person knows or ought reasonably to know that the solicitation or advance is unwelcome.
Workplace Violence
means the exercise of physical force, or attempt, by a person against a worker in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker. This includes a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for the worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker.
Young Person (YCJA)
means a person who is or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, appears to be twelve (12) years old or older, but less than eighteen (18) years old and, if the context requires, includes any person who is charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act with having committed an offence while he or she was a young person or who is found guilty of an offence under the YCJA. [Source: ss. 2(1), Youth Criminal Justice Act]
