Sergeant Study Questions Flashcards
01-01 arrest and release
A police officer shall not arrest a person without warrant for summary conviction, dual procedure or 553 indictable offences where there are reasonable grounds to believe the public interest has been satisfied having regard to all the circumstances including the need to
Establish the identity of the person.
Secure or preserve evidence.
Prevent the continuation or repetition of an offence.
Ensure the accused will appear before court.
Ensure the safety and security of any victim or of witness to the offence.
01-01 arrest and release
Continuation of arrest
In circumstances where a continued detention is justified the arrested person must be taken before a
Officer in charge
_______ is a condition that can be caused by drug or alcohol intoxication psychiatric illness or a combination of both
Excited delirium
______ requires the toronto police service(service)to collect analyze and publicly report on data related to the race of those individuals with whom service members interact
Race based data collection analysis and public reporting
01-02 search of persons
In December 2001 the _____ made a ruling in the case of R V Golden which directly impacted on the search of person incident to arrest
Supreme Court of Canada
01-02 search of persons
As an incident to arrest a police officer may search for the following
Weapons
Anything that could cause injury(including drugs and alcohol)
Anything that could assist in a persons escape
Evidence
01-02 search of person
Police officer
Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person under arrest has secreted weapons or evidence in a body cavity shall
Consult with the officer in charge.
Escort the person to the hospital
Request the person remove the item in a controlled area of the hospital and with a medical professional present if possible.
01-02 search of person
Officer in charge notification mandatory when
After conducting a search at the station
Regarding grounds and circumstances (strip searches)
There are reasonable grounds to believe the person under arrest has secreted weapons or evidence in a body cavity.
01-02 search of person
Members shall consult with the ______ prior to conducting a strip search
Officer in charge
01-02 search of person
According to section 1 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to services, goods and facilities, without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. From this section _____ is the issue that deals with religious beliefs
Creed
01-02 Search of person
_______of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (charter) gives everyone the fundamental freedom of conscience and religion.
Section 2
01-02 search of person
_____ of the charter states that everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure
Section 8
01-02 search of person
______ means information derived from a member making a determination with respect to the race of an individual by observation, solely on the basis of that members own perception
Service members perception data
01-03 persons in custody
Police officer
When transporting a prisoner who due to their mental physical or emotional condition requires priority booking and processing to decrease the likelihood of a confrontation health or safety risk shall request
Communications operator to notify the officer in charge of the station to which the prisoner is being transported.
01-03 Person in Custody
When a person in custody requires medical attention due to illness injury or intoxication shall notify the
Officer in charge
01-03 person in custody
Officer in charge
When a person in custody has a disability requiring the aid of an assistive device should permit…
Should permit the person to keep their device while in custody if possible
01-03 person in custody
As an officer in charge, when there are persons lodged in the police cells shall ensure a target of _____ minutes is used between cell checks having regard for all the circumstances during the tour of duty.
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Police cells means a
Divisional cells
Central lock up
And court cells used for the secure detention of persons in custody.
An interview room is not a police cell
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.
Lock up means
An assigned division used to detain a person in custody
When the person is held for a showcase hearing or judicial interim release where the bail court is closed.
When outside the admitting hours stipulated in procedure 03-03
In any circumstances where detention is authorized and necessary.
01-03 person in custody
member safety
_____ is the most important infection control measure for prevention of self and cross contamination
Hand washing
01-03 officer in charge lock up
When the lock up at 33 division has reached capacity the officer in charge shall inform the
Duty senior officer
Only the duty senior officer is allowed to activate the service wide use of 13 division as a male young person lock up
01-03 Booking/accompanying officer
When denying issuance of a privacy shield shall
Consult with the officer in charge
Valuable property means
Money, jewelry and other items that may make a prisoner the target of theft or robbery
01-03
Detention area monitoring (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.
01-03 person in custody
Any person who has or is suspected of having taken a drug prior to being arrested and is accepted at a police facility shall be monitored more closely and the results of those checks recorded until such times as the officer in charge is satisfied that the individual is not at risk. Individuals who have taken hard drugs such as cocaine heroin shall be monitored more closely for at least _____ from the time when the drug was taken
3 hours
01-03 persons in custody
Pregnant persons who require methadone treatment should be treated at hospital regardless of the dispensed form of methadone. Who should make arrangements where possible for the issue of a prescription by the originating physician
The officer in charge
AWS may appear within
6 - 12 hours after a persons last consumption
01-03
Accused young persons must be fingerprinted and photographed prior to being lodged at any lock up for young persons. _______ will transport young persons for this purpose and will determine, on a case by case basis, which adult central lock up will be used for this function.
Court services
01-08 Criminal Code Release
Police officers who are required to testify as an officer in charge must state on their evidence that they have been so designated by the
Chief of police
The chief of police has designated all police officers holding the rank of sergeant/detective or a higher rank as an officer in charge.
01-15 Bail Hearing and Detention orders
The final decision to recommend the opposition of bail is the responsibility of the
Officer in charge
01-15 Bail Hearing and Detention
Case Manager
Upon completion of any notification of bail condition to the victim shall ensure the _____is notified of all results related to the victim notification
Officer in charge
01-15 Bail hearing and Detention Orders
The case manager should request an adjournment to the bail hearing when there are unfinished aspects of the investigation. A justice may adjourn these proceedings for a maximum of
3 clear days unless the accused person consents to a lengthier adjournment
01-15 bail hearing detention orders
_______ is the only police facility to be designated for the purpose of having an accused person report to police
Organized crime enforcement-bail & parole
01-15 bail hearing and detention orders
Officer in charge
A licence, registration certificate authorized or other document enabling the acquisition or possession of a firearm or a weapon or,
Travel documents including passport from an accused person surrendered these items as part of bail conditions shall
Notify the ______ that the accused person has complied with the applicable bail conditions
Case manager
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02-01 Arrest Warrant
Bench Warrants -fail to appear or additional charges being laid
When a superior court bench warrant is issued the liaison detective at 361 university avenue shall
Advise the warrant officer in the division in which the original charges were laid
02-01
Arrest warrant
When a person is arrested pursuant to superior court bench warrant the _______shall be advised forthwith by telephone voicemail or Tps efax
Superior court liaison detective
02-01 arrest warrant
A warrant to arrest is a written order signed by a _____ _______ or ______ which directs peace officers within the territorial jurisdiction to apprehend the person named or described therein.
Judge
Justice of the peace
Coroner
02-01 Arrest Warrant
The West Park Healthcare Centre located at 82 buttonwood ave in _____ is the only medical facility in Ontario for treatment and control of contagious virulent or infectious disease.
12 Division
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02-01 Arrest Warrants
There are (2) types of civil warrants for arrest namely ______ and _____
Small claims court warrants
Civil court warrants
02-19 Report to justice
All application for the detention of property seized shall be made to a justice at the appropriate court location between _____ and ______ hours, Monday to Friday (weekend and statutory holidays excluded)
0900 and 1600
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02-19 report to justice
Police officers are advised that found property is governed by the police services act (PSA) the following are guidelines for retention ( consecutive days for bike and all other property)
Found bike
30 consecutive days
All other general property
90 consecutive days
02-19 report to justice
Finders of property listed above are able to claim the found property within ____ grace period provided the retention period has expired and the lawful owner cannot be ascertained
7 consecutive days
02-19 Report to justice
In circumstances where it is necessary to detain property beyond 1 year an application for continued detention shall be made before a superior court justice. Such application will be made through the office of the crown attorney __________ is available to provide the assistance and direction to the case manager on this process
Legal services (LSV)
02-19 report to justice
The detective sergeant crown liaison in each court location shall ensure all received forfeiture orders are forwarded to the ________ prior to the completion of their tour of duty
Unit commander -PVEMU
02-19 report to justice
_______ any article and/or document found by, seized by, surrendered to or intended to be surrendered to a service member
Property
02-19 report to justice
The detention of property where no charges are laid shall not exceed ______ from the date of seizure
3 months
02-19 report to justice
When property has been seized as a result of a multi jurisdictional and/or joint forces operation shall ensure a form ___ is completed and filed before a JUDGE
5.3
02-19 report to justice
Where an order for continued detention is required beyond _____ shall consult with the office of the crown attorney prior to making an application before a superior court justice
12 months
04-02 death investigation
Rationale
The prompt and appropriate actions of police officers during the initial stages of an attempt suicide or death investigation including the officers first on scene, supervisory officer and divisional investigators may assist in the _______ resolution of the investigation
Quick and successful
04-02 death investigation
When investigating a death resulting from a scuba diving accident, shall request the attendance of the
Specialized emergency response - marine unit
04-02 death investigation
A SOCO shall NOT be assigned to death investigations involving
The sudden unexpected death of a child
The death of a child under 5 years of age
A suspicious death or suspected homicide
04-02 death investigation
Police officer
Upon discovering a sudden unexpected death apparent suicide or accident where the only witness or person present at the time of death or the finding of the body is an intimate partner past or present shall request the attendance of
A supervisory officer and
A divisional detective
04-02 death investigation
Supervisory officer
When notified of an unnatural sudden death shall request the attendance of
The divisional detective
The coroner
A FIS investigator
Advise the officer in charge of all pertinent information
04-02 death investigations
Supervisory officer
When notified of a sudden unexpected death, apparent suicide or accident where the only witness or person present at the time of death or the finding of the body is an intimate partner past or present shall request the attendance of a
Divisional detective
04-02 death investigation
Investigator - detective operations FIS
When investigating the sudden unexpected death of a child under 18 years of age shall
Attend the scene and autopsy
04-02 death investigation
Medication should not be taken to forensic pathology units or hospital based pathology units unless specifically requested by the pathologist, and only following a case by case consideration. Medication shall not be placed in the body bag or otherwise sent with the body
True
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04-02 death investigations
When the coroner has ordered an autopsy shall
If any illicit drugs or drug related paraphernalia are located, ensure the items are seized in accordance with procedures. These items create a high risk situation for all involved and must never accompany the body sent for post mortem examination except in cases of
In cases of homicides and criminally suspicious deaths
04-02 death investigation
Child means any person under the age of
18
04-02 death investigation
Supervisory officer
When it is necessary to notify a next of kin should ensure the notification is whenever possible, notification is made by a
Supervisory officer in lieu of a constable
Notification of a death as a result of a motor vehicle collision shall be the responsibility of the traffic services supervisor
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04-02 death investigation
Definition
______ means the unexpected death of a person by suicide Homicide accident or suspicious circumstances and includes found human remains in whole or in part
Unnatural sudden death
04-02 death investigation
Notification of death as a result of a motor vehicle collision shall be the responsibility of the
Traffic services supervisor
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04-02 death investigation
Unless deemed inappropriate notification of a death as a result of a Homicide shall be made by an investigating officer from
Detective operations homicide
04-02 death investigation
Detective Operation- FIS
When investigating the sudden unexpected death of a child under 18 of age shall
Attend the scene and autopsy
04-05 Missing person
Supervision
Supervisory attendance mandatory for level
2 and 3 searches
Mandatory notification for all missing persons
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04-05 missing person
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 Ontario Major a case management manual for the purpose of utilizing the Ministry approved software (powercase )
30 days
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04-05 missing person
The missing person act came into effect on
July 1, 2019
04-05 missing person
According to category A, if the reportee is situated in the city of Toronto and the missing person is a resident of the city of toronto who is responsible for the initial report
Division reportee resides
04-05 Missing Person
According to category B reportee is situated in the city of toronto and the missing person is not a resident of toronto and the area missing person from is known who is responsible for the initial report
Division reportee resides
04-05 Missing Person
According to category C, if the reportee is situated in the city of toronto and the missing person is not a resident of the city of toronto and the area the person is missing from is unknown who is responsible for the initial report
Division reportee resides
04-05- missing persons
According to category D, if the reportee is situated outside the city of toronto and the missing person is a resident of the city of toronto who is responsible for the initial report
Division missing person resides
04-05 missing persons
According to Category E, if the reportee is situated outside the city of toronto and the missing person is not a resident of the city of toronto and the area the person missing from is known who is responsible for the initial report
Division missing person last known to be
04-05 missing person
According to category F, if the reportee is situated outside the city of toronto and the missing person is not a resident of the city of toronto and the area the person is missing is unknown, who is responsible for the initial report
TPOC to determine
04-05 missing persons
amber alert
The activation of an amber alert shall be considered in all missing children investigations and major case management shall implement in all cases involving amber alert activation.
Before an amber alert is initiated the following guidelines must be met
The investigation believes a child under 18 year of age has been abducted
The investigator believes the child is in danger
There is descriptive information about one or more of the following
- child
- abductor
- vehicle
To believe an immediate broadcast alert will help in locating the child
04-05 missing person
When a person is reported missing by a reportee in person at a division, the reportee shall not be directed to attend a different division true or false
True
04-05 missing person
If the person is being reported missing at a service facility other than a police division members may contact the division responsible for that area to attend and conduct an investigation. True or false
True
04-05 missing person
When information is received from another police agency that a city of toronto resident has been reported missing in another jurisdiction the _______ of the division where the missing person resides shall ensure
Detective sergeant
04-05 missing person
Level 1
Police officer
Shall be responsible for conducting the initial investigation preserving evidence completing all necessary reports and notifying a ___________ of all pertinent facts
Supervisory officer
04-02 death investigation
When in receipt of a request to release a suicide note to the next of kin shall consult with
Records Management Services (RMS) information access - access and privacy section
04-05 missing person
Level 2 and 3 searches shall be conducted using the incident management system true or false
True
04-05 Missing person
The search for missing persons is divided into three levels of operation. True or false
True
04-05 missing persons
supervisory officer
Upon being notified of a level 1 search and investigative response shall notify
Divisional detective sergeant
04-05 missing person
Level 2
Supervisory officer
When commencing a level 2 search and investigative response shall notify the
Officer in charge
04-05 missing persons
Officer in charge
When becoming involved in a level 2 search and investigation shall notify
Unit commander if available
Duty inspector via TPOC
04-05 missing person
Level 3
Divisional investigator
In addition to conducting the investigation shall notify
Corporate communications
MPU via global email
04-05 missing person
Officer in charge
Upon making a decision to commence a level 3 search and investigative response shall notify
The unit commander
The duty inspector via tpoc
Ensure The MPU has been notified
04-05 missing person
Level 2 search
Divisional investigator
In addition to conducting the investigation shall notify the
MPU via the global email address
04-05 missing person
Level 3 search
Duty inspector
Upon being notified by the officer in charge of the requirement for a level 3 search and investigative response shall notify
Notify the respective deputy chief of police as soon as practicable
Appoint an incident commander from the division
Notify the on call search manager
04-05 missing person
Detective sergeant
When the missing person is not located within ____ days of being reported missing and there is no new evidence or explanation or circumstances indicating that the occurrence should not be cancelled shall ensure
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The status of the original report remains open
Request is made to have the missing persons dentist complete a RCMP 1667
04-05 missing person
_____ means the 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 whether or not there is a custody order in relation to that child made by a court with the intent to deprive parent guardian or person having lawful care or charge of the person.
Parental abduction
04-05 missing persons
_____ means the national registry created and maintained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to compile data on missing and abducted children. The toronto police supports the registry and encourages officers to forward pertinent information to the rcmp to assist in matters of both parental and non parental
National Missing Children Operations NMCO
04-05 missing person
Level 2 missing person search means the level of search when the person is
Under 16 and judged likely to be incapable of caring for themselves
Mentally challenged
Over 65 years of age or infirm
There is evidence of foul play
04-14 Regulated Interactions
Members seeking approval to access the restricted records shall submit a request to their unit commander to seek the approval of the chief, or designate acting in the absence of the chief. The chief has appointed the designate as follows
A deputy chief or in exigent circumstances only, the staff superintendent - detective operations
04-14 regulated interaction
As of January 1 2017 all historical data shall be classified as restricted. Access to any regulated interaction report collected in accordance with this procedure shall be restricted _____ years after the date it was submitted to the services record management system
5 years
04-14 regulated interaction
This procedure only applies to an attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information by asking an individual in a face to face encounter to identify themself or to provide information for the purpose of identify the individual and includes such an attempt whether or not identifying information is collected 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
04-14 regulated interaction
A police officers exercise of discretion and all interactions between a police officer and an individual must be lawful ethical and bias free (true or false )
True
04-14 regulated interaction
Supervisory officer
When assigned to duties which involve supervising police officers who conduct regulated interactions shall monitor and evaluate the quality of any regulated interactions conducted by police officers under their supervision (true or false)
True
04-14 regulated interactions
Officer in charge
Under exigent circumstances the OIC shall request access to the restricted records by contacting the Duty Senior Officer prior to the completion and submission of the TPS 294. If satisfied of the exigency of the request the Duty senior officer shall consult with the _______
Staff superintendent- detective operation
04-16 death in police custody
Officer in charge of toronto police operation centre, TPOC
when notified of a death in police custody shall notified the chiefs SIU on call designated authority and the appropriate
Deputy Chief of Police
04-16 death in police custody
Police officer
Upon becoming aware of a death in police custody shall notify
The officer in charge
Immediately request the attendance of a supervisory officer
Protect the scene and all evidence
04-16 death in police custody
Supervisory officer
When notified of a death in police custody shall notify
The officer in charge -TPOC
Attend immediately and take charge of the scene
Request attendance of an investigator Homicide
Investigator from FIS
The coroner
Ensure the officer in charge has been notified.
04-16 Death in police custody
Officer in charge
When notified of a death in police custody shall notify
The unit commander
04-16 death in police custody
Officer in charge TPOC
When notified of a death in police custody shall notify the
Chiefs SIU on Call designated authority and the appropriate deputy chief of police
04-16 death on police custody
definition
_____ means the death of a person at anytime during an arrest / detention and before the persons release or transfer to another agency’s custody
Death in custody
01-03 Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Mild symptoms can occur within
24 hours after discontinuance and should subside within 48 hours
Tremors (trembling or quivering) Anxiety Sleep disturbance (insomnia) Sweating (diaphoresis) Over responsive reflexes (hyperreflexia) Nausea/vomiting
01-03 Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms (AWS)
Moderate Symptoms can occur within
24-36 hours and subside 48 hours after discontinuance
Symptoms include
Intensified mild symptoms
Rapid breathing (tachypnea) Racing heart (tachycardia) Agitation
01-03 Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome AWS
Severe symptoms can occur within 48 hours after discontinuance and/or after a decrease in consumption of alcohol and can cause a persons condition to deteriorate to a very serious condition known as
Delirium Tremens DT
Symptoms of DT usually occur 48-72 hours after discontinuance
If left untreated DT can lead to death.
01-03 AWS
seizures may present between to
12 - 60 hours after a person last consumption of alcohol
04-18 Crime and Disorder Management
Rationale
Intelligence led policing consist of a number of component including crime management, disorder resolution, problem oriented policing, targeted policing and directed patrol. _______ policing is an operational philosophy requiring local police community partnerships that prioritize and solve problems in order to enhance safety, prevent crime, maintain order and enforce the law
Community policing
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04-18 crime and disorder management
Definition
_______ 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
Order maintenance
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04-18 crime and disorder management
Appendix A guidelines
There are _____ key steps in establishing the crime management process at the divisional level. Their purpose is to ensure a high level of integration, co-ordination and focus of divisional resources
Four
Long term strategic planning
The divisional crime manager will chair the divisional crime management team
Must meet at a minimum quarterly starting the first of the year
Short term/ daily tactical planning
Ongoing monitoring of divisional strategies priorities tactics and making mid course correction
Integrated role for divisional CPLC
Will assist the problem identification, problem solving and evaluation systems. The measurement process will include surveys of the community
Targeted debriefing of all prisoners
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Appendix G
Duties of a police officer
Preserving the peace
Preventing crimes and other offences and providing assistance and encouragement to other persons in their prevention
Assisting victims of crime
Apprehending criminals and other offenders and others who may lawfully be taken into custody
Laying charges and participating in prosecutions
Executing warrants that are to be executed by police officers and performing related duties
Perform lawful duties that the chief of police assigns.
04-35 Source Management
Procedure
All officers shall consider the following primary concerns when establishing a relationship with a source
Public safety
Officer safety
Safety of the source
The administration of justice
The integrity of the service
Corporate liability
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04-35 source management
All crown letters issued on behalf of a source shall only be provided by the
Unit commander - intelligence services
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04-35 source management
A supervisory officer, when notified by an officer that the safety of a source may have been compromised as a result of the sources identity having been revealed shall notify
Detective sergeant
Ensure that the controller and the unit commander are notified forthwith
04-35 source management
Rationale
Professional and ______ management of sources Is paramount in maintaining public confidence in the toronto police service.
ethical
Ph 78
04-35 source management
Definition
______Means the detective sergeant- intelligence services - covert operations who ensures the effective control, accountability and evaluation of the source, continually assessing the risks and managing all information provided by the source. The controller source is responsible for the source management program of the toronto police service.
Controller - source
04-35 source management
A confidential source is an asset of the toronto police service and is not the exclusive I set off any one police officer (True or False)
True
05-01 preliminary homicide
when an autopsy is ordered as a result of an apparent suicide or accident where the only witness is or has been an intimate partner, past or present, the autopsy will be performed by a _______ who currently performs homicide autopsies.
Regional Coroner Pathologist
05-01 preliminary homicide
The investigation questionnaire for sudden unexpected deaths in infants in appendix B was developed by the office of the chief corner and is completed by the corner, except where the death of an infant is a confirmed homicide in which case it will be completed by________.
Police
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05-01preliminary homicide
The preliminary police report was developed by the office of the chief corner and shall be completed, in addition to the applicable he reports, for a death of a child under 5 years of age. Following the post mortem examination, a Preliminary autopsy findings report will be completed by the_______and forwarded to the investigator.
Pathologist
05-01 preliminary homicide
The officer in charge is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response and in the absence of the detective sergeant, an appropriate______.
Investigative response
05-01 preliminary homicide
Supervisory officer
When advised of a suspicious death or suspected homicide shall notify the
Officer in charge
Attend the scene promptly
Ensure the attendance of a Divisional detective
The coroner
An investigator from FIS
05-01 preliminary homicide
Supervisory officer
If the child is under 16 years ensure ______ is notified
CYAC
05-01 preliminary homicide
Sudden Unexpected Death of a child
Every sudden unexpected death of a child under___years of age shall be treated as suspicious and a member of the on-call team homicide squad (on call homicide team) shall be consulted by the attending Divisional and Detective.
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05-01preliminary homicide
The child and youth advocacy Centre CYAC, a subunit of detective operations sex crimes, shall be notified when investigating a sudden unexpected death of a child under the age of____in any division citywide.
16
05-01 preliminary homicide
CYAC investigators are available from___to___hours to investigate child abuse cases. An on-call child abuse investigator can be reached after hours through the toronto police operation centre TPOC.
0730 - 2200
05-01 preliminary homicide
Detective division
Upon being notified of a suspicious death or suspected homicide shall
Attend the scene promptly
advise the communication operator upon arrival
take charge of of the scene investigation until relieved by the attending detective operation homicide or FIS investigator
consult with a member of the on-call homicide team prior to leaving the scene
05-01 preliminary homicide
Officer in charge
Upon being notified of a suspicious death or possible homicide shall
Notify the unit commander if on duty
The officer in charge TPOC
05-01 preliminary homicide
Investigator - detective operation FIS
The FIS investigators shall take charge of the scene in the absence of a_____.
Homicide investigator
05-01 preliminary homicide
Child mean a person younger than
18
05-01 preliminary homicide
definition
_____ 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 off the death scene, a police investigation and a review of the child clinical history..
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
05-02 Robberies/hold up
HUS shall be contacted immediately in all instances of robbery involving
Financial institutions
Armoured cars
Retail businesses
Home invasions committed with firearms or offensive weapons
Money deposits
Carjacking committed with firearms or offensive weapons
05-02 robberies / hold up
officer in charge -division
upon being notified of a robbery shall
if confirmed hold up notify
Toronto police operation centre TPOC
05-02 robberies /hold up
When attending the scene in addition to complying with unit specific policies who shall hand-deliver the hold up note to FIS documents
Detective - detective operations hold up
05-04 domestic violence
Rationale
The toronto police service (service) recognizes that domestic violence is a serious social problem, and is not limited or restricted by marital Status, sexual orientation, occupation, vulnerability, age or gender. The service also views domestic violence as a____.
Preventable crime
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05-04 domestic violence
Police officers shall fully document their response to every domestic violence and domestic incident call, regardless of whether a criminal offence has been committed or a charge laid and arrest made. Charges shall be laid in all cases where reasonable grounds exist, and the decision to lay charges are not to be influenced by factors such as.
Marital status of the parties
disposition of previous calls for police service
Victims unwillingness to attend court
Likelihood of obtaining a conviction
denials of violence despite contrary evidence
fear of reprisal by the accused
Occupation of the victim/accused
immigration status of the parties
05-04 domestic violence
Definition
_____Means the program operated by the Ontario Ministry of the attorney general. Services are provided on a priority basis to the most vulnerable victims and witnesses violent crime; such as domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, homicide and hate crime. Families off traffic fatalities victims are also eligible. Services begin ones police have late charges and continue until the court case is concluded.
Victim/witness assistance program VWAP
05-04 domestic violence
Definitions
___Means a program administered by victim services toronto that provides quick financial assistance to victims of homicide attempted murder, serious physical assault, domestic violence, sexual assault and hate crime in the immediate aftermath of a crime.
Victim quick response program
05-04 domestic violence
Definition
___Means any physical, sexual or psychological harm caused, or attempted, between persons involved in an intimate relationship including:
Domestic violence
Assault Murder sexual assault threatening harassment Intimidation
unlawful interference with personal liberty
Any other criminal offence
offences under other statutes, such as a family law act, children’s law reform act etc.
But does not include child abuse investigations.

05-04 domestic violence
____Is designated as the service liaison with other police services regarding service members involved domestic violence occurrences outside the city of Toronto, and shall be responsible for submitting a TPS901
Professional standards
05-04 domestic violence
Occurrences of service member involve domestic violence outside of Canada shall be treated as allegations of
Discredible conduct
05-04 Domestic Violence
Supervisory officer
when the suspect/accused or victim is a member of this service shall
Attend the scene
advise the officer in charge of the circumstances
ensure the suspect/accused is informed of the assistance available from EFAP
advised the victim that they will be contacted by PRS
05-04 domestic violence
Officer in charge
where a service member is a suspect/accused shall
Notify the appropriate unit commander or
if absent, the duty senior officer off the circumstances surrounding the incident
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Unit commander/duty senior officer TPOC
The unit commander, or in their absence, the duty senior officer shall be responsible for ensuring all proper notifications are made when a member of a police service is a suspect or an accused.
When notified a member of this service is a suspect/accused shall
Immediately advise PRS of the circumstances
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Unit commander / Duty Senior Officer TPOC
When notified a member of another police service is a suspect/accused shall ensure
The duty officer of their service is contacted as soon as practicable
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Supervisory officer
When the suspect/accused is a member of another police service shall
Attend the scene
advise the officer in charge of the circumstances
ensure that the victim and dependence are offered the assistance of victim services toronto and other community agencies
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Detective sergeant
When in charge of a divisional Detective office and in cases involving high risk offenders the use of______is considered as part of a high risk offender management strategy.s
Physical surveillance