Operations Flashcards
Define leadership
The process of influencing human behaviour To achieve organizational goals that serve the public while developing individuals teams and the organization for future service
Examples of High-light-able calls
Homicides
Robberies
Serious MVC
Serious assaults
Sexual assaults
Complaints
Criminal flights
Who’s is responsible for hand over of tasks for on going file?
Trick question bitches!
Constable- to get it to the WC
AND
WC to get it to the next shift for continuing with tasks
What is the primary function of a parade?
To determine the resources available and provide instruction about deployment
What can be accomplished during parades?
Info sharing
Districts/call signs
Follow ups tasks
WIB sharing
DIB sharing
Debrief of previous calls
If you have guests on parade what is proper protocol?
Asking if they have anything to share and giving them the floor while being cognizant of calls and time.
Name at least five tasks for preparing for parade
Confirm that CARM is correct and you have the proper number of one man and two man cars for shift requirements
Inform watch commander of any man power issues
Check emails and voicemails
Check call status
Liaison with OSM and watch commander for tasks such as prisoner transports, guard duty, relief etc.
Information such as WIB
Meet with gas and escort them into the parade room, offering instructions
Obtain and distribute squad mail, or allocate to a squad member
Name at least five tasks to consider when conducting parade
Announce guests
Ask guests if they have info to share
Assigned districts, and remind squad who is the highest rank on Parade to address when sounding off
Allocate special assignments, tasks, relief etc.
If a ride along is present, assigned someone and that all paperwork is complete
Debrief any significant events your squad was involved in firsthand
Consider using secondhand “what if”
Events as a learning opportunity
Use parade as an opportunity to build professionalism camaraderie and Morel
Is minimum staffing requirements consistent citywide?
No, minimum staffing requirements differ based on division, unit and shift
What do you do if you don’t meet minimal staffing?
Speak to the watch commander immediately, they have the ability to approve overtime and may consider sister squads in that decision
What is the difference between afirm and swear?
What a member swears they hold a Bible in their right hand or simply have them raise their right hand, when you affirm the member does not hold Bible or raise their hand.
There’s also different wording
Who can sign out a prisoner?
The watch commander unless they are busy and a substantive Sgt, Det or T/A may assist.
What do you ask a prisoner when you were signing them out?
Ensure that they have been searched by the transporting member and handcuffed.
That they understand what their charges/warrants are for.
It’s in relatively good health and consider if they need any medication, have any illnesses or injuries.
What does CARM stand for?
Computer aided resource management
Who has LMS and what’s the purpose of that program?
To mange our courses
TA Sgt’s do not have the ability to approve course request in LMS when is substantive Sgt is away course approval falls to the assigned watch commander
How would one approve reports?
You can either use EPROS or IREPORTER
When approving reports cover off some elements to look for..
Ensure all entities are linked
review narrative and ensure it makes sense
Ensure all documents that need to be sworn have been and that statements are signed
Ensure all attachments are listed and submitted
Any reports that is a highlight needs to be completed before the end of shift
Ensure all elements of the investigation are covered off, FVIR, ODARA and stolen property report et al
Name the primary objective for a Patrol Sgt
To supervise and provide guidance
You are a resource manager, decision-maker and on street monitor for the division.
What should A patrol sergeant avoid
Taking primary responsibility on any investigation. To supervise not investigate
Name some Sergeant duties
Meet regularly with PTOs and trainees
Act as a mentor and Coach, particularly to those under your command.
Take the lead responsibility and ensuring consistency and maintenance of standards Relating to dress, department and required knowledge.
Maintain squad sergeant vehicle equipment inventory and take action to correct deficiencies or replacement equipment.
When you take over as OSM, what do you need to do first?
Advise calms that you were taking over OSM responsibilities.
Your cell phone is on
Well you were engaged as an OSM what do you need to do at all times?
Monitor your radio and try to be on the streets and available to respond to any incidents that requires you.
When you were relieved by another OSM, what should you do?
Acknowledge that you were aware and ensure you touch base with a new OSM and provide any pertinent information.
You attend a sudden death call, what is your responsibility?
Deem I’m suspicious or not, approve ME call out and carry OHS kit in case of exposure.
In regards to the new policy regarding Sudden Deaths, is it mandatory for supervisors to attend the scenes?
Yes
What is your responsibility when you attend a service vehicle collision?
Consult traffic section on who will investigate as per EPS policy
You also need a level two collision investigator from patrol, or should try to.
What is your responsibility during criminal flights?
The manual says to command in accordance with Eps policy but remember unless your level one trained, you should not be in charge of criminal flights.
Remember to voice “(insert call sign) Will be in command until a level one commander is available”
What is your responsibility during critical and high risk events?
To take them out, attend the same, direct and manage in accordance with Eps policy.
What is your responsibility during a category two use of force?
Attend, review, and approve the report
If a member has a category one use of force event are they required to notify the OSM?
No
True or false - when your OSM is it your job to ensure a risk effective use of resources AND to know the resources within your division and supporting resources? Ex: k9, tactical, air 1 etc
True
In what order do you draw resources if none are available?
Districts, proactive work, follow up work and reports
If you want to request resources from outside your division, who do you need approval from?
Watch commander
What criteria allows calls to be commented?
Unfounded of anonymous
What is a P7 and why do we use it?
Priority 7 “hold events” As an option available for the delayed response.
To note: When the call is to be delayed for an unreasonable time.
When is a P7 not an option?
When you cannot speak to the reporter and gain their consent to hold it. They must be contacted and agree to the P7.
When a call is placed as a P7, what is the expected time frame for it to be dealt with?
Within 24hr’s
What is IRT’s mandate?
To support patrol members daily through investigative advice/guidance as well as investigating serious and complex violent offenses, cross jurisdictional files, or serial offenders.
Who approves call out for IRT?
Approval by the IRT S/sgt or WC in their absence.
Who can call out serious crime units such as homicide etc
Watch commander
What is the criteria for an MWS concluded event?
The call is an initial report and his concluded at the time of reporting
non-criminal
No enforcement required
No follow up anticipated
No supplementary paperwork is required (ex: spousal)
Not a missing/located Alzheimer subject
Not a problem address
What can be reported online?
Under $5000 damage to property or vehicle
Under $5000 theft or theft from auto
Lost property
Detached garage or break and enter
Break and enter
What is the criteria for online reporting?
Within city limits
not an emergency or a motor vehicle accident
no suspects
no CCTV available
no evidence left behind
The theft of loss:
Does not involve a firearm, LP, vehicle, passport, visa immigration doc, citizen card, gov issued funds, prescription drugs, drug prescriptions.
Did not occur in an underground Parkade or garage.
The credit card or debit card was not used after being canceled.
How does PERT work?
Pert supervisors review all outstanding calls in all divisions.
If applicable PERT supervisors will add comments documenting if they will take it or not and if so, who is assigned.
Once assigned the PERT constable speaks to The CO/RE and will generate a file number to complete their investigation. PERT remains as member in charge.
Does the OSM ever assign calls to PERT?
NO! They need to stay in there lane!
What does the OSM do when dealing with a service vehicle collision or property damage as a result of Eps action?
Notify the DO/watch commander.
Respond to the scene and in consultation with the DO, determine whether MCI you or the OSM should conduct an investigation.
If you require a COE contractor, DO approval is required.
Ensure eCLAIMS report (formally ICOL) Is submitted for the SVC & DVC.
Ensure the investigation of the incident is documented and complete it via the Coridy Portal in the event of an injury to the member.
If the investigation stays with patrol the OSM made deli-gate To a qualified supervisor or constable who is not involved.
OSM must check the investigation for completeness and thoroughness and redirect back to them if required.
Forward the completed investigation to the WC.
If a constable is assigned to investigate a SVC, what qualification is preferred?
level two collision trained
Is it appropriate for the driver or passenger’s within an SVC to investigate their own collision?
NO
If a member breaches a door during a SW, would that likely be covered for compensation?
No, because it was its damage to Third-party property that reasonably flows from the lawful execution of the members duties.
During the investigation of an SVC, if patrol member takes over what they issue any enforcement?
NO
When do E claims need to be done?
For third-party damage
Ex: crim flight where The vehicle smashes into an uninvolved civilian vehicle.
If Property is damaged what always needs to be done, Despite if you’re entering a claim or not?
Always document it in your report and attach pictures when necessary
When a reporter has a question regarding a unfolding event at a scene, is the OSM required to comment?
No, they can refer the reporter to the media relation unit.
When is a 5.2 required?
Anytime police take possession of property that is not surrendered, volunteered or found, and is taking under the authority of the criminal code, any other act of parliament, or otherwise in execution of their duties.
When is a 5.2 not required?
Item seized under civil forfeiture legislation.
Itemized under provincial statutes
Item seized relative to production orders
Found drugs or drugs sold to an undercover operator
Firearms seized under exigent circumstances (s.117)
Court ordered surrendered property ex:passport.
True or false? When submitting cash always put it on a separate R6-A from additional property?
True
Outline the procedure around submitting cash?
Always on a separate R6-A
Always goes in a number of cash bag
Cash is accurately counted and placed in bag, no staples
Serial number of bag is recorded on the R6 A
Cash bag is signed off by a supervisor
Outline proper firearm submission procedure
Use an R6-F
Proof safe with a yellow zip tie
Heat seal with tube packaging
Air guns and BB guns are to be treated as real firearms
Barrel length, calibre and model are not critical and technicians at PEU can assist
Is there a special envelopes for drug Submission?
Yes, there’s drug envelopes that are specifically designed by health Canada.
There are separate envelopes for submission versus analysis.
When dealing with powder, when submitting drugs what needs to be done?
Always double bag, the same way you would with someone you just met off-Whyte avenue.
If the drug is in a syringe, what should you do?
Where the item as a whole and submit it accordingly. Do not empty the syringe.
If you have a variety of pills what must be done?
Separate each type of pill into separate envelopes and label accordingly.
True or false? You should always photograph your drug exhibit and submit it in your attachments.
True
True or false? If someone is arrested with cannabis and is being lodged, that cannabis accompanies them to DMU.
True
True or False? If you see is a crack pipe off someone, you should just smashed it on the ground or throw it in the garbage.
False, submit on a R6-A
What needs to consider for tasks at a major scene?
Continuity of the victim, at the hospital or bring them back to the station.
IF ASIRT is involved, A supervisor is to attend with the subject Officer.
If the deceased is still on scene the body must not be moved, handled, or touched in any manner
Consider assigning a direst
Do not make a firearm safe if the scene is contained and secure, as per policy consult with Ident. We want to avoid damaged or lost prints.
The exact position of the firearm from the occurrence needs to be documented through notes or photographs.
Conduct a thorough walk-through to ensure you are aware of the scene and it’s evidence and its entirety, as you will be answering questions.
When investigating serious offences or any death investigation that doesn’t seem right, don’t hesitate to contact the on-duty I didn’t supervisor for advice
When would you get IDENT/CSIU involved?
Nature of the crime (homicide, susp death etc)
Photographs
DNA evidence to collect
Fingerprints?