Serious Assault 05-34

Question 1

Supervision for Serious Assaults

Answer 1

Supervisory Officer mandatory attendance
 Divisional Detective mandatory attendance
 OCE Detective or Investigator mandatory notification where shooting has occurred
 Officer in Charge mandatory notification

Question 2

Divisional Detectives shall lead the investigation of all aggravated assaults and attempted
homicides that occur within the City of Toronto with the exception:

Answer 2

of shootings, where Organized Crime Enforcement (OCE) shall lead; and
 when the victim is under the age of sixteen (16) years and the suspect is a caregiver, parent or a person in a position
of trust or authority where an investigator from the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) shall lead
Investigations, where a charge of attempted murder is appropriate will be conducted in accordance with the Ontario
Major Case Management Manual (OMCMM).

Question 3

First Police Officer on scene of a Serious Assault shall request the attendance of?

Answer 3

a supervisory officer
 a divisional detective
 a detective/investigator from OCE, if a shooting has occurred
 an investigator from CYAC, if the victim is under the age of sixteen (16) years and the suspect is a caregiver,
parent or a person in a position of trust or authority
 an investigator from Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services (FIS)

Question 4

At the scene of a Serious Assault who notifies the OIC?

Answer 4

Supervisor

Question 5

The Supervisor prior to reporting off duty when attending a serious assault shall?

Answer 5

Complete a TPS466 and submit it along with the eReport number to the Major Case Manager/Divisional Detective

Question 6

During a serious assault investigation the OIC shall notify?

Answer 6

Unit Commander, if on duty
 the Officer in Charge – TPOC

Question 7

Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force when firearms are or may be a factor will be notified by

Answer 7

Divisional Detective/Major Case Manager