Members involved in a Traumatic Critical Incident

Question 1

The Services traumatic critical incident support process includes
__________________________ sessions and where required the opportunity for professional assistance in dealing with critical incident stress.

Answer 1

deffusing and debriefing

Question 2

Traumatic Critical Incident -Supervisory Officer notification mandatory when:

Answer 2

• involved in a traumatic critical incident
• upon becoming aware that another member has been involved in a traumatic critical
  incident, or is showing signs and symptoms of critical incident stress
• firearm discharge (officer involved shooting)

Question 3

Keeping in mind that any event has potential to interfere with a member’s ability to function professionally or personally; __________, _______________ & _____________ must assess each traumatic critical incident to determine the appropriate level of support for members involved

Answer 3

supervisors, officers in charge and unit commanders

Question 4

The determination of whether or not the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) / Peer Support Volunteer (PSV) is immediately contacted will be dependent on the assessment by the _____________ in consultation with the ____________________.

Answer 4

• officer in charge in consultation with

- Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC)

Question 5

Traumatic Critical Incident

Supervisors, officers in charge and unit commanders MUST ensure an ______________ Online Report is completed for all members involved in an event and submitted in compliance with Procedure

Answer 5

Injured on Duty

Question 6

Factors that may impact the assessment of whether CIRT/PSV is immediately contacted include, but are not limited to the
 nature of the event
 member’s Service experience
 member’s life experience
 member’s involvement in previous traumatic critical incidents, and
 member’s behaviour

Answer 6

Note

Question 7

In determining whether an event should be reported as a “Traumatic Critical Incident”, the decision should be based on the nature and circumstances of the event rather than on the reactions, or lack of reactions of the involved individuals. In making such a determination, members MUST consult with _____________________________

Answer 7

the officer in charge and/or the TPOC.

Question 8

Traumatic Critical Incident Mitigation Process

Immediately after the TCI After TCI Follow up

Defusing Session Debriefing Session Referral

Can be led by 2 CIRT/PSV Led by EFAP Provider. If required
EFAP provider & Service Psych and/or Service Psych

Answer 8

note

Question 9

In consultation with the OIC, Unit commander and/or TPOC, the service psychologist, the EFAP providers CIRT, the TPS CIRT/PSV determines which if any of these sessions are required. If the on call CIRT/PSV or the service psychologist determines that any sessions are required, attendance is mandatory but participation is _____________.

Answer 9

Voluntary

Question 10

individual sessions involving firearm exercises undertaken with a qualified firearms instructor.

Answer 10

Post incident firearms exposure sessions

Question 11

Unit commanders should consult with the supervisor, the officer in charge, the Armament Officer – Toronto Police College – Armament Section, and a Service Psychologist, as required, when determining officers directly impacted by an officer–involved shooting incident.

Answer 11

Note

Question 12

Upon becoming aware that another member has been involved in a traumatic critical incident or is showing signs and symptoms of critical incident stress shall

Answer 12

 immediately notify a supervisor

 refrain from making any diagnosis

Question 13

Upon assessment and determination that the CIRT/PSV must be activated, the _______ shall immediately notify the on call CIRT/PSV using the roster at the TPOC.

Answer 13

OIC - TPOC

Question 14

The OIC-TPOC, on determination to activate the CIRT shall notify:

Answer 14

DSO, SOO or TPA, EFAP Liaison/ CIRT Coordinator, ON call CIRT/PSV

Question 15

means the team consisting of Peer Support Volunteers coordinated through the Service to respond to incidents where critical incident stress may occur and to assist members and their families to cope after becoming involved in a traumatic critical incident. CIRT members are trained in trauma response measures and are qualified to lead defusing sessions. CIRT members are not counsellors

Answer 15

Critical Incident Response Team

Question 16

means physical and psychological symptoms experienced by a member as a result of being involved in a traumatic critical incident

Answer 16

Critical Incident Stress

Question 17

means a scheduled formal meeting specifically set up for members directly involved in the traumatic critical incident to discuss reactions to the traumatic event in confidence with a qualified mental health professional. The debriefing session takes place a few days after the conclusion of the traumatic critical incident, in a secure location where disruptions can be eliminated and can last up to 2.5 hours. The Employee Family Assistance Program Liaison/Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) Coordinator will work with the Officer in Charge, CIRT Peer Support Volunteer and/or the qualified mental health professional to schedule the session. Attendance is mandatory for the members directly involved but active participation in the discussion is voluntary.

Answer 17

Debriefing Session

Question 18

______________ 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 15 to 30 minutes. Two 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.

Answer 18

Defusing Session

Question 19

means any incident during which a member experiences, witnesses, or is confronted with serious injury, death, or mass casualties; any incident in which the member’s life has been imperilled or threatened; or any situation which is recognized at the time to have the potential to significantly interfere immediately or at a later time with a member’s ability to function professionally or personally

Answer 19

Traumatic Critical Incident

Question 20

TCI - General
Ensure that unit supervisors and unit administration staff co–ordinate the completion of paperwork related to WSIB, criminal injuries, injured on duty (IOD), benefits, etc., on behalf of the affected member to minimize trauma and stress to the member and family.
All supervisors should be directed to monitor the emotional well–being of members in all sections of the unit and take appropriate action

Answer 20

Note