Promo Potluck - Rules/Procedures/Who Does What/Others Flashcards
When can a O.I.C. release a person on a Form 10? ( Promise to Appear)
- when the person has satisfied the “public interest”
- the person promises to appear in court
- or if necessary, appear for fingerprinting
Does a refusal to sign a release, when being released by the O.I.C. from the station, invalidate the release?
-no
When releasing an accused from the station on Sexual Assault, Criminal Harassment, and Domestic Related charges - what MUST be done?
- the victim is immediately notified of all release conditions and the next court date of the accused
- this is the O.I.C’s responsibility
The focus of police efforts for the purpose of Bail Hearings and Detention Orders must be: ( 2 things )
- the safety of the victim
- the protection of the general public
Where a Detention Order cannot be justified, appropriate conditions must be sought to govern the behaviour of the accused, and protect who?
- the victim
- the witness
- the community
The final decision to recommend the opposition of Bail is the responsibility of who?
-the O.I.C
Bail opposition shall be considered whenever the safety of the victim/the victim’s dependents or the public is believed to be at risk because of: ( 2 things )
- the actions of the accused person or
- because the nature of the crime demands it
When can a Member use intermediate weapons? ( 5 reasons )
- to prevent themselves from being overpowered when violently attacked
- to prevent a prisoner from being taken from police custody
- to disarm an apparently dangerous person armed with an offensive weapon
- to control a potentially violent situation when other force options are not viable
- for any other lawful and justifiable purpose
When may Authorized Restraining Devices be used?
- to control the violent activities of a person in custody
- when prisoners are being transferred from one place to another
- to prevent a prisoner from escaping
Who is justified in using force that is intended or is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm to a person to be arrested? ( 2 people )
- a peace officer
- every person assisting the peace officer
Members are prohibited from discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle for the sole purpose of disabling the vehicle. Members can discharge their firearm at the operator/occupants if the vehicle when?
- there exists an immediate threat of death/grievous bodily harm to officers and/or
- members of the public by a means other than the vehicle
Everyone who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof according to the ______ and _______ of the act that constitutes the excess.
- nature
- quality
When reporting a Use of Force, Members shall submit a UFR 1 to who?
-The Chief of Police
When using a CEW, Members are required to submit a UFR Form 1 and a TPS 584 to the Chief when the CEW is used how?
- as a “demonstrated force presence”
- in a drive stun or full deployment, whether intentionally or otherwise
What shall not be admitted in evidence at any hearing under Part V of the PSA, other than a hearing to determine the police officer has contravened ss. 14.5 of O.Reg 926/90 and the Service Governance on Use of Force reporting?
-the UFR Form 1
Where a court order, subpoena, or prosecutor’s request for disclosure of the UFR Form 1 is received, the request shall be directed to who?
-Legal Services
Where a request is made under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for disclosure of the UFR Form 1, the request shall be directed to who?
-the Co-Ordinator - Records Management Services - Access and Privacy Section
When a Member has been identified with a training issue, who shall submit a TPS 649, and who shall it be sent to?
- the Unit Commander sends the 649 to the Unit Commander at the Toronto Police College
- final determination on individual training will be made by the Unit Commander at TPC
A Member discharges a firearm - who shall be contacted and who shall be responsible for all administrative investigations? What is the Member’s supervisor required to complete?
- Senior Duty Officer to be notified
- a Firearms Discharge Officer - PRS to investigate
- supervisor to complete a Firearms Discharge Report
What is the only impact weapon permitted for use when dealing directly with the public?
-Batons
When a Member discharges any firearm other than at an Authorized Range or under the exemption provisions shall immediately notify: ( 2 persons )
- their supervisor
- the O.I.C of the division in which the discharge occurred
Who shall the O.I.C. notify upon being notified of a firearms discharge by a Member?
-the O.I.C. - TPOC
When a person’s illness requires hospital treatment or when a person sustains any injury - prior to being taken into custody, while being taken into custody, or after being taken into custody - or in one other instance…Name it. Who is to be notified?
- as a result of force being used, regardless of the extent of injury or medical treatment received
- O.I.C. to be notified, ensure medical attention
The Province of Ontario has regulated that before initiating a suspect apprehension pursuit, a police officer shall determine whether the immediate need to apprehend or identify an individual in a fleeing motor vehicle or to identify the fleeing motor vehicle outweighs _______________ that may result from the pursuit.
-the risk to public safety
What is the paramount consideration factor in any decision to initiate, continue or abandon a pursuit?
-Public Safety
During a pursuit, a police officer shall continually reassess the determination to pursue and shall do what when the risk to public safety outweighs the risk to public safety if the vehicle/persons in it are not apprehended/identified?
-abandon the pursuit
The criminal offence of what arising out of the pursuit itself is not sufficient grounds to continue the pursuit?
-the offence of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
Regarding non-criminal offences, no pursuit shall be initiated or continued if what?
-the identity of the individual in the motor vehicle is known
When shall a pursuit for a non-criminal offence be abandoned?
-once the motor vehicle is identified or an individual in the vehicle is identified
The Automated Vehicle Location System uses the GPS satellite network to determine the location, speed, and direction of a marked vehicle. The GPS data is received by the AVLA equipment and is transmitted to and capable of being viewed using the__________?
-Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system
Only a police officer operating a marked motor vehicle may engage in and continue a pursuit unless what?
- a marked vehicle is not available
- -believes it’s necessary to immediately apprehend an individual or to identify the motor vehicle or person in it
Name 5 alternatives to pursuits:
- strategic following
- follow-up investigation
- Tandem Stop
- use of tire deflation devices, when available
- the use of the helicopter, when available
Strategic following is the primary driving mode during an active pursuit. When using this technique, officers shall: ( 2 points )
- activate all emergency equipment
- follow the fleeing vehicle from a significantly increased distance
When a Member becomes aware of an issued article of uniform and/or equipment is lost, stolen, damaged or unserviceable, who shall they notify?
-their Unit Commander
When it is necessary for a Member to turn off the ICCS during an investigation or incident shall: ( 2 points )
- record a brief audible statement indicating why
- note reasons in memobook
Why shall supervisors conduct a regular review of recorded media from the ICCS? ( 6 points )
- assist in the resolution of a public complaint
- assess an officer’s performance
- ensure the ICCS is functioning properly
- determine whether the ICCS is being operated in accordance with prodedure and prescribed training
- identify material that may be appropriate for training
- determine additional training needs, as appropriate
What are the 6 General Responsibilities of a Sergeant?
a) at parade time, when directed, inspect the members, call the roll, detail members to their assignment, report to the Officer in Charge, the absence of any member and make the proper entries in their memobook
b) ensure that calls for service are promptly attended
c) visit members as frequently as possible to ensure they are performing their duties
d) while on patrol, frequently communicate with the O.I.C
e) when assigned by O.I.C, visit the courts to ensure that Members are appropriately attired and acting in a professional manner, and document any inadequate court presentations on the appropriate form
f) ensure that School Crossing Guards are instructed regarding their duties, visit school crossing locations to ensure they are clean, fit and properly performing their duties - report to O.I.C when Crossing Guards fail to perform their duties
Recommendation #7 of the Iacobucci Report, regarding the hiring of new constables suggests that the TPS give preference/significant weight to candidates who have these 3 backgrounds:
- Community Service
- Mental Health Involvement
- Higher Education
Recommendation #15 of the Iacobucci Report, regarding Recruit Training, suggests that TPS should place more emphasis in it’s curriculum regarding what 9 skills/techniques:
- Containment
- Communication and De-escalation
- Subject Safety
- Use of Force
- Firearms Avoidance
- Fear
- Stigma
- Experience and Feedback
- Culture
According to the PACER Report, what should the main purpose of performance evaluation be?
-to access how an Officer is contributing to the desired outcomes of the Service, as identified in the Service Priorities
According to the PACER Report, the changes required to improve performance management should be designed, developed, and implemented by what new unit?
-Workplace and Performance Management Unit
According to the PACER Report, what is an important factor in evaluating an Officer’s performance?
-how an Officer spends his/her unstructured time
According to the PACER Report, emphasizing the quantity of of CIR’s producted by and Officer, overlooks what?
-their other positive contributions
According to the PACER Report, what process would allow a supervisor to document an Officer’s efforts?
-an informal recognition process
What is the goal of Corporate Risk Management?
-to strengthen public trust
What are the 4 sub-units of PRS?
- Complaints Administration
- Conduct Investigations
- Criminal Investigations
- Investigative Support Unit
In 2013, the Corporate Risk Management Unit began tracking and reporting judicial comments regarding what?
-officer conduct during judicial proceedings
Who is responsible for the development and management of the Standards of Conduct?
-Governance
The Planned Approach Change and the Emergent Approached Change are also referred to as: ( 2 types of change )
- Top Led Change ( Planned Approach Change )
- Bottom Led Change ( Emergent Approached Change )
What are the 3 stages to change?
- Unfreezing Stage
- Changing Stage
- Refreezing Stage
What kind of bias is it when you associate various groups with negative sterotypes?
-Explicit Bias
What kind of bias is it when you are aware of your bias and unconcerned about the discriminatory behaviour they produce?
-Explicit Bias
What kind of bias is it when your behaviour is outside of your conscious awareness?
-Implicit Bias
What do “working days” mean?
-Monday to Friday, exclusive of statutory holidays