Missing Persons

Question 1

Each Missing person occurrence reported to the Toronto Police shall/will be treated as an investigation, given the potential that criminality may be uncovered at a later date.

Question 2

Supervision

• Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory for Level 2 and 3 searches
• Supervisory Officer notification mandatory for all missing person investigations

Question 3

A missing person is a person where BOTH the following circumstances exist with respect to the person:
• The persons whereabouts are unknown and,
- the person has not been in contact with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or
- it is reasonable in the circumstances to fear for the person’s safety because of the circumstances surrounding the person’s absence or because of any other prescribed considerations.
• A member of a police force is unable to locate the person after making reasonable efforts to do so

Question 4

All reports of missing persons are accepted at the time that they are made and given full consideration and attention regardless of:
• where the missing person resides;
• where the reportee resides;
• the reportee’s relationship to the missing person;
• the length of time the person has been missing; or
• the missing person’s age, sex, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, belief, social standing, disability or lifestyle.

Question 5

3 levels of response determined by the information collected on the TPS 260 and 260A. Used to assist responding officers and supervisors and the OIC in assessing the level of risk and the appropriate level of investigative response required.

Question 6

All cases of missing persons where circumstances indicate a strong possibility of _______ meet the criteria as a Major Case pursuant to the Ontario Major Case Management Manual. Therefore, an accredited Major Case Manager shall lead the investigation.

Answer 6

foul play

Question 7

Missing person cases, where it has yet to be determined whether foul play is involved and the individual remains unaccounted for ___ days after being reported missing, shall be deemed a Major Case pursuant to the Ontario Major Case Management Manual for the purpose of utilizing the Ministry approved software (PowerCase).

Answer 7

30

Question 8

In cases where foul play is suspected or unusual circumstances are encountered, the collection of DNA will be conducted under the direction of _______________-

Answer 8

Detective Operations- FIS

Question 9

July 1st 2019 - Missing Persons Act came into effect.

Assists police officers investigating missing person occurrences by providing them with the ability in certain circumstances.

• obtain a court order for a person or entity to produce records that would assist in locating missing person.
• obtain a search warrant to allow entry onto a premise to locate a missing person
• make an urgent demand for records without judicial authorization.

Question 10

Who is designated by the Chief to coordinate, manage and report on the use of urgent demands for records outlined in section 8 of the MPA.

Answer 10

Missing Persons Unit

Question 11

The NMPDP is a joint effort of the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) and the National DNA Data Bank (NDDB).

Answer 11

National Missing Persons DNA program

Question 12

The DNA of a missing person can be collected from personal items containing their saliva, blood, skin cells or sweat.

These items should be collected in the early stages of a missing person investigator.

Question 13

NMPDP -National missing persons DNA Program

Question 14

In Order to utilize a missing persons DNA as an investigative tool, written consent from the missing persons family is required.

Question 15

The Divisional Unit commander shall ensure the list of local resources is created and maintained to assist personnel assigned to missing person searches

• community centres, pools, arenas, libraries
• churches
• schools
• shopping malls
• transportation facilities (bus terminals, train stations, etc.)
• hotels/motels
• hostels & withdrawal management centres (formerly known as detoxification centres)
• social service agencies, drop in centres
• hospitals
• private security agencies operating in the division

Answer 15

Divisional Resource Checklist

Question 16

Level ____ and ____ searches shall be conducted using the IMS.

Answer 16

2 and 3

Question 17

Under no circumstances will the report of a missing person be entered as an “incident”

Question 18

When information is received from another police agency that a city of Toronto resident has been reported missing in another jurisdiction, The DETECTVE SGT of the division the missing person resides shall ensure:

• a service lead is assigned
• cooperative investigation is undertaken
• once the agency has cleared their investigative leads within their jurisdiction, the service will take responsibility for the investigation.
• CPIC entries are updated

Question 19

Child Apprehension Warrant
<16
parent or guardian or approved agency
apply to Justice of the Peace
for an apprehension warrant under the CYFSA

Question 20

International Investigations

When investigating any missing person case that is international in nature where there is an immediate concern for public safety, or high risk travelling, officers shall notify Intelligence Services - Security Section (INT – Security) immediately.

Question 21

Police officers investigating any other cases that are international in scope shall contact the MPU via the global e-mail address at MissingPersons for assistance.

The MPU will notify INT - Security, as required, and provide investigative support based on Interpol’s missing person’s protocol.

Question 22

1st Officer

• Initial Investigation
• Preserving evidence
• completing reports’
• notifying a supervisor

Question 23

If it is determined that a 300 m radius search is not required, record the specific details in the original eReport and advise a ____________

Answer 23

supervisor

Question 24

Supervisor Level 2

• Attend the scene and establish a command post
• Notify the OIC
• Ensure relatives are interviewed
• consider the nature of the area to be searched.
• ensure communications is notified
• assign adequate personnel to search

Question 25

Air support for Missing Persons searches has t be authorized by the ________

Answer 25

DSO- TPOC

Question 26

In exigent circumstances when it is determined that an urgent demand for records is required:

• Consult with MPU
• Complete Form 5-MPA
• Complete Form 6-MPA
• Send a copy to the OIC of MPU (simultaneously)

Question 27

OIC- Notify Unit Commander and Duty Inspector TPOC

Question 28

OIC-
• ensure Communications Services has been contacted and all pertinent information, including the telephone number and contact information of the Officer in Charge has been forwarded to
 Toronto Paramedic Services (Paramedics)
 Toronto Fire Services (TFS)
 Toronto Transit Commission (TTC

Question 29

For Level 3 search

DSO

• Notifies the respective deputy chief
• appoint an incident commander
• ensure at least one police officer involved in the original investigation is available for consultation
• be responsible for arranging facilities and equipment necessary to conduct a level 3 search
• notify the on call search manager
• Request TPOC to contact CPEU- Auxiliary Program to begin the call out of auxiliary members

Question 30

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.

Question 31

Level 2 Missing Person Search means the level of search when a missing person is:
• under 16 years and judged likely to be incapable of caring for themselves;
• mentally challenged;
• over 65 years of age or infirm, or;
• there is evidence of foul play.