Sgt 2023 Flashcards
Compliance with this Procedure will ensure that arrests are conducted and reported in a manner consistent with all legal principles and best practices.
Section 494 of the Criminal Code (CC) provides authorities for arrest without warrant by any person.
In addition to the authorities to arrest without warrant given to any person in s. 494 CC, a peace officer is given additional authorities under ss. 495(1), 524(2), 525(6) and 31(1) CC. A peace officer may arrest any person who
Section 494 of the criminal code provides authority for?
Section 494 the criminal code provides authority for arrest without warrant by any person 
Section 495(1) criminal code
– Has committed an indictable offense or the officer believes on reasonable grounds has committed or is about to commit and indictable offense
– Officer finds committing a criminal offense
– On reasonable grounds believes the person is wanted on the warrant of arrest or committal, which is in force within the territorial jurisdiction the person is found in
Section 524(2) & 525(6) criminal code
Has contravened or is about to contravene the terms of a criminal release or has committed an indictable offense while on a release for a criminal offense
Section 31(1) criminal code
Is found committing or it is believed on reasonable grounds the person is about to commit a breach of the peace
Is there a general arrest authority for provincial statutes?
No, there is no general arrest authority for a contravention of provincial statutes, reference must be made to individual statutes for specific arrest authority
A police officer shall not arrest a person without a warrant for a summary conviction, dual procedure or 553 indictable offenses if there exist reasonable grounds that the public interest has been satisfied;
– Establish identity of the person
– secure/preserve evidence
– prevent continuation or repetition of the offence
– ensure accused appearance in court
– ensure safety of victim/witness to the offence(s)
If satisfied, must release accused by?
– Unconditionally with intent to seek a criminal summons, or
– unconditionally with no intent to proceed in court
– by way of an appearance notice
Police officer may continue arrest where public interest is not satisfied or for any indictable offense other than dual or 553 offenses
Criteria for the public interest is set out in section 497
In circumstances where continue detention is justified?
The accused must be brought before an OIC
True or false
A lack of appropriate release paperwork at scene is not a valid reason to continue an arrest?
True
Entry into a dwelling house to affect arrest is prohibited unless:
– The arrest warrant is endorsed with an authorization to enter under S. 529(1) CC or
– the arrest warrant is accompanied by a separate authorization to enter S 529.1 CC (Form7.1)
– reasonable grounds exist to suspect that entry into the dwelling-house is necessary to prevent imminent bodily harm or death to any person
– reasonable grounds to believe that evidence pertaining to an indictable offense is present inside the dwelling-house and that entry is necessary to prevent the imminent loss or destruction of that evidence
– Fresh pursuit
Always make proper announcement before execution of a warrant unless?
– Warrant allows it
– exposes police to harm
– risk losing evidence of an indictable offence
How should you restrain a person to avoid positional asphyxia?
Restrained in a seating/sitting position-
Unless circumstances don’t allow it
What causes excited delirium?
Excited delirium can be caused by drug, alcohol, psychiatric illness or a combination
What are the symptoms of excited delirium?
– Abnormal tolerance to pain
– abnormal tolerance to pepper spray
– acute onset of paranoia
– bizarre or aggressive behavior
– hallucinations
– disorientation
– impaired thinking
– Panic
–Shouting
– sudden calm after frenzied activity
– sweating, fever heat intolerance
– unexpected physical strength
– violence towards others
Excited delirium is a?
Medical emergency and the person must always be brought to a hospital for examination once they are secured.
When dealing with an arrested person who has ingested something potentially harmful, you shall?
– Perform first aid, if necessary
– ensure person is taken to hospital
When dealing with an arrested person who is aided by a guide dog, you shall?
-Make reasonable attempts to have the guide dog accommodated by friends or relatives or contact TPOC
-Do NOT transport the guide dog to court with the accused
– Resources include K9 vision Canada or the Humane Society
When releasing a person on a form 9, form 10 or when proceeding by way of a criminal summons, ensure the person is served with a?
T.P.S 493(WYNTK form)
Foreign embassies and consulates are considered?
Foreign land and outside of the jurisdiction of the police
Some of the things to keep in mind when using discretion when determining whether to handcuff an individual are?
Persons medical condition, age, disability, pregnancy and frailty.
When arresting someone you should always check?
CPIC
MNI master name index
When releasing a person following an arrest shall make reasonable efforts to ensure the safety of other persons who may be affected by the release and the safety of the person being released having regard for what?
The circumstances and the time in place of release
When arresting a foreign national?
Should not normally arrest a person during a religious ceremony or judicial hearing
When releasing or deciding to release the officer in charge shall?
Consider public interest, particulars are recorded in the UCMR, when releasing ensure the 493 is served
Ruling on the search of a person incident to arrest comes from?
December 2001,R v. Golden
Where does the lawful authority for searching a person come from?
Statute or common law
The decision on what type of search is necessary is based on?
On a case-by-case basis
Searches should never be conducted in an abusive fashion or be conducted to____________,______________ or
______________________________
Intimidate, ridicule or induce a confession 
Officer in charge notification mandatory (in regards to searches) when:
– After a search at the station
– circumstances around the strip search
– reasonable grounds that person has weapons or evidence in a body cavity
Section 1 of the Ontario human rights code states
– every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to services, goods and facilities, without discrimination, because of?
– Race
– ancestry
– place of origin
– citizenship
– creed (religious beliefs)
– sex
– sexual orientation
– gender identity
– gender expression
– age
– Marital status
– family status
– Disability
When conducting searches of self identified trans or gender diverse persons shall have explained to them the option for search, which are?
– Male officers only
– female officers only
– a combination of both
When required to remove a gender affirming article or prosthetic device from a trans or gender diverse person you shall?
– Let them remove it themselves as long as it doesn’t pose a safety risk to that person or a member
– return the device/item to the person ASAP after the search
Items of religious significance
Section 2 of the charter of rights states?
Gives everyone fundamental “freedom of conscience and religion”
Items of religious significance
Section 8 of the charter of rights states?
Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure
Our duty to accommodate people with disabilities comes from?
Ontario human rights code and Accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities act
Any infringement of a persons right to be accommodated must be minimal in nature, and no more than is necessary to achieve the desired objective
If it is necessary to remove an assistive device from a person with a disability to conduct a search you shall?
Search the item/device in return it to the person ASAP after the search if it is safe to do so.
If the device/item is not returned, articulation must be made clearly in your memo book
Members shall be cognizant that persons requiring the aid of an assistive device may have an emotional as well as a physical attachment to the device and shall treat the assistive device with respect at all times
For a search to be lawful it must be?
Reasonable and justified given all the circumstances and it must be conducted for a valid reason
Section 8 of the charter of rights states that he search of a person is?
Prima Facie – unreasonable
The officers must demonstrate that a search of a person is?
Justified in law, necessary and reasonable
For safety reasons all persons under arrest must be searched prior to being?
– Placed in a police vehicle
– prior to being brought into a police station
– lodged in a cell
What must be conducted prior to a strip search, if authorized ?
A protective search/frisk search
Who approves a strip search?
The officer in charge if there are reasonable probable grounds what is necessary
When can a police officer search a person?
– after an arrest (common law-incident to arrest)
– upon consent
– when authorized by statute
Incident to arrest, officers may search for?
– Weapons
– anything that could cause injury (including drugs and
alcohol)
– anything that could assist in escape
– evidence
What must a police officer be able to demonstrate in regards to a consent search?
– Consent was informed and freely given
– the person giving consent must understand the possible consequences of the search prior to giving consent
A consent search, in most instances, should not be used where other lawful authority exists
Whatever practicable, all protective and frisk searches must be captured on?
Audio and video
True or false
Those who have been frisk searched only can be housed in the same area as those who have been stripped searched
True
If a person in custody has secreted weapons or evidence in a body cavity what should you do?
The person must be taken to the hospital in the item removed either by the person in the presence of a medical professional or by the medical professional
If a person who has secreted weapons of evidence in a body cavity and refuses the cavity search, what happens?
They are held in isolation in show caused
When a search of person has occurred in the field and the person has not been booked into a police facility the police officer shell?
Complete the search in the field only template
When conducting a consent search of a person the police officer shall?
– Ask for the consent of the person and explain the nature of the search
– inform the person that they have the right to refuse consent
– inform the person of potential consequences of the search, including the possibility that anything seized may be used as evidence
– immediately stop searching the person if consent is withdrawn, unless evidence has been disclosed that would permit continuation pursuit to lawful authorities 
Prior to a strip search being conducted the officer shall?
Re-read their rights to counsel prior to the strip search and ensure they are provided a reasonable opportunity to speak to counsel before the search commences
True or false
Strip searches can only be captured on audio
True
Searches must be conducted ______________ and in a methodical manner.
Thoroughly
The more intrusive the search, the more_________________
required
Justification
Unless reasonable grounds to do so, what action can amount to an unlawful strip search?
Seizing bras, underwire bras or string bikinis
Strip searches should not be conducted based solely on
Grounds that a person may come into contact with another person in custody
After a strip search who completes the booking and search template & trans template if applicable?
The officer in charge
Staff/Sergeant shall book prisoners and authorize strip searches, unless at a central lock up, where a ___________ can be appointed.
Designate
Supreme court ruling R v. Golden-
December 2001 re: strip searches
Supreme court ruling Cloutier v. Langlois-
Must be conducted for a valid reason (searches)
Strip searches can be conducted in the field for exigent circumstances but not to?
Secure evidence
True or false
Body cavity searches shall not be performed by any member of the T.P.S. Transport them to a medical facility
True
A medical professional can remove the item but if the person refuses, they will be held in isolation and held for a show cause hearing
Gender expression is how –
A person publicly presents their gender
Gender identity is –
Each persons internal and individual experience of gender
Trans women means
Male at birth who knows themselves to be a woman
Trans male is
Female at birth who knows themselves to be a man
Trans persons do not have to have surgery to affirm their?
Gender identity
How should you refer to a Trans person?
Refer to the person in their chosen name and gender pronouns
How should a trans person be lodged/housed in jail?
Lodged according to self identified preference, unless specific overriding health and safety concerns, and searched according to their preference
How should you handle an item of religious significance?
Handle the item as requested by the person
If a person has an item of religious significance on their person or in their possession, you should
- let the person remove it themselves if it doesn’t compromise safety/risk
– use gloves when handling the item
– facilitate the replacement of an item if it is being held and not immediately returned
– place in a separate property bag
– multiple items of religious significance can be stored together in one bag unless asked by the person not to beDo you like – a sealed property bag containing religious items may be sealed within the main property bag
-if it is safe they can retain it
When practicable – facilitate the replacement (apparel or clothing only)
Trans includes?
Trans woman, trans man, not binary, gender nonconforming, gender variant or gender queer. Some people may consider two spirit to be a trans identity.
Gender affirming articles may include?
Breast forms, chest binders, gaffs, packers, prosthetic penis is in wigs
When transporting a prisoner, prior to departure, advise the communications operator of?
Destination , the gender identity and age of the person and the odometer reading
Who does the booking officer forward the completed T.P.S 300 to and at what time?
The Booker will forward the completed T.P.S 300 to the detective sergeant at 24:00 hrs
What does PVEMU stand for?
Property and video evidence management unit
What are young person is in custody the officer in charge will ensure that?
A parent, legal guardian, adult relative, adult friend or spouse is notified without delay and requested to attend the Station.
If the detention of the young person is necessary a parent, relative, spouse or adult friend can interview the person however, a spouse or immediate relative is at the conclusion of the investigation only
Who shall ensure an investigation is commenced in relation to the last drink information received on the T.P.S 300 when required?
Det. Sergeant 
What does BHS stand for?
Booking hall system
What does DAMS stand for?
Detention area monitoring system
Divisional cells means
Cells that may be used for short term detention
Lock up means
An assigned Division used to detain a person in custody
Audio/video equipment has been installed in central lock ups in booking Halls, why?
– To monitor and record the condition of persons in
police custody and members
– ensure safety
– for court purposes
When can a young person be housed in the same area as an adult?
A young person (under 18) can be housed in the same area as an adult ONLY when there is adequate space between them
What property shall be removed from every prisoner?
Valuables, evidence, implements of escape, offensive weapons as defined by the cc, ligature items (Belts, shoelaces), items that can damage (matches, later, combs, keys) meds, tobacco.
When transporting a prisoner in a vehicle with no screen where should the prisoners sit?
The prisoner should sit in the right rear seat and the escort sits in the left rear seat behind the driver
What is the target time used between cell checks?
Target time of 30 minute intervals is used
What is the only designated lock up for females?
23 Division
When can methadone patients/prisoners get their prescribed dosage?
– Following released from custody
– if remanded, by request to corrections staff and after staff have consulted with prescribing doctor
– methadone liquid CANNOT be administered at Station, but pills can when the prisoners name and appropriate dosage is noted on the bottle
– pregnant prisoners on methadone should be treated at hospital regardless of the dispensed form
Some assistive devices are?
Hearing aids, orthotics, respiratory devices, medical supplies
Where should person(s) with airborne diseases be housed?
A person with an airborne disease should be in a room with good ventilation
Who makes the decision to send a prisoner to the hospital?
The officer in charge on a case to case basis
When a prisoner has or is suspected to have taken a drug or other controlled substance prior to arrest but isn’t showing any signs of impairment or distress, What should the officer in charge do?
The officer in charge will make inquiries to determine whether the person needs medical attention or not. All prisoners shall be informed of the risks of not disclosing the consumption of prescribed and non-prescribed substances.
What services are available at no cost to assist the officer in charge in making a determination as to whether a prisoner is in need of further medical treatment?
Telehealth Ontario and Ontario regional poison information Center, – sick kids can assist in determining if further medical attention is needed
When prisoners who have taken hard drugs (cocaine, heroin, fentanyl) shall be monitored more closely for at least?
Three (3) hours from the time when the drug was taken
True or false
Under no circumstances will an unconscious person be admitted to a police cell or lock up
True
Unexpected deaths of intoxicated individuals may occur as a result of a condition called?
Obstructive sleep apnea. The consumption of alcohol or alcohol in combination with central nervous system depressants (e.g. narcotics, barbiturates, etc.) can frequently produce a deep sleep accompanied by loud snoring.
Is snoring an indicator of consciousness?
No, snoring is not an indicator of consciousness. It indicates only that a person is breathing. Individuals who are intoxicated or who exhibit very loud or disrupted snoring must be closely monitored and awakened frequently in order to determine if their state of sobriety is improving overtime
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is?
Characterized by physical and mental symptoms that can occur after a person discontinues consuming high doses of alcohol.
Symptoms of AWS may appear within 6 to 12 hours after a persons last consumption of alcohol.
AWS more commonly affects those with a history of alcoholism and/or those who have experience problems with alcohol withdrawal in the past.
Mild symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can occur within ___ hours and should subside within ____ hours?
Mild symptoms can occur 24 hours after last drink and should subside after 48 hours
– tremors, anxiety, sleep disturbance, sweating, over responsive reflexes or nausea/vomiting
Moderate symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can occur within ____to____hours and should subside after ___ hours.
Moderate symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can occur within 24 to 36 hours and should subside after 48 hours.
– Intensified mild symptoms, rapid breathing, racing
heart rate and agitation
Severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can occur within ___ hours. 
Severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can occur within 48 hours.
– Seizures, intensified mild/moderate symptoms, disorientation, hallucinations and high fever
– persons can deteriorate to a condition called delirium tremens
Delirium tremens DTs usually occur ___ to ___ hours after last drink.
Delirium tremens DTs usually occur 48 to 72 hours after last drink.
If left untreated, DTs can result in death
AWS – Seizures may present between ___ to ___hours after a persons last consumption of alcohol
Seizures may present between 12 to 60 hours after a persons last consumption of alcohol
How should intoxicated persons be placed?
Intoxicated person should be placed on their side in the recovery position who lapse into sleep
Can a member inject medication into a prisoner?
Members shall never inject medication into a prisoner.
A prisoner can self inject an auto injector (epinephrine). ** A member can do it if the prisoner cannot do it themselves. The prisoner then must be taken to the hospital after the injection
Short term affects of methadone abstinence occur between ___ to ___ hours?
Short term affects of methadone abstinence occur between 24 to 36 hours from last consumption and is not Life threatening?
The officer in charge cannot know the background, history and state of mind of every person brought into custody, but is required to?
The officer in charge is required to ensure their safety
Persons being held for a show cause hearing are deemed?
To be entering the prisoner population
Why is determining the timestamp (last drink) important?
It is important to determine and assess onset of AWS
Individuals with excited delirium must always be treated as?
They are suffering from a medical emergency and once secured they are to be taken to the hospital
In regards to privacy shields, the officer in charge shall?
– Person should be advised they are video recorded
– person advised they may use the privacy shield
– the officer in charge can deny use if they can justify a safety issue/concern (suicidal)
Who authorizes the use of an approved handheld metal detector?
The officer in charge can authorize the use of an approved handheld metal detector to assist in the search of any prisoners at any point of the booking and search process, or at any point while the person is lodged in the station.
For a search to be lawful, using the handheld metal detector, it must be reasonable and justified given all the circumstances and it must be conducted for a valid reason.
Handheld metal detectors are only for used inside a police facility
Where a handheld metal detector has been used the appropriate entry shall be made in the Booking and Search template 
After processed, printed/photographed at the arresting unit, young offenders go to?
14 division
Adult male prisoners Will be lodged at five designated central lock ups they are? 
14, 23, 32, 43, and 51 Division.
14 Designated lock up houses?
Male adults from 11, 14 and 52 divisions as well as Male young persons
TSV as well
23 Designated lock up houses?
Male adults from 12, 22 and 23 division
All females adult and young person females
32 Designated lock up houses?
Male adults from 13, 31, 32, and 33 divisions
43 designated lock up houses?
Adult males from 41, 42 and 43 divisions
51 designated lock up houses?
Adult males from 51, 53, and 55 divisions
Members shall never apply a police seal or a similar device to?
Videotape, DVD, or cd storage case
Who should consider all accommodations to keep trans assistive devices?
The OIC shall consider all accommodations to keep trans assistive devices up to the point of undue hardship
How often are cell checks physically done?
Cell checks are physically done every 30 minutes when there are prisoners
When a person in custody is transported to the hospital, staff are advised?
That the purpose of the visit is not to receive their prescribed dosage

Court cells means?
Used the hours court is sitting
A detention facility is?
Central lock up or division/booking hall 
Police vehicle for the purpose of prisoner transport is a?
A vehicle that has the capacity to transport driver and two or more persons
How should non-binary people be housed? 
Non-binary people should be housed in a manner that they feel will maximize their safety, may include individual cell, interview room or male or female lock up as per the individuals assessment of what best suits their needs
Who does the officer in charge notify if the lock up is full?
The officer in charge will notify the senior duty officer Who will then initiate a secondary lock up
Who will transport young offenders for fingerprints and photos if required?
Court services will transport
True or false
The officer in charge may contact another facility to lodge a trans person if safety accommodations cannot be provided at the current facility
True
If a unconditional release is done at the station, who does the release?
The officer in charge
When releasing a person from the station on a sexual assault, criminal harassment or domestic related charge the officer shall?
Advised the victim of the bail conditions, next court date, safety plan, and T.P.S483 completed
A case manager can request an adjournment to bail when unfinished aspects of the investigation pertaining to bail, a justice may adjourn for how long?
Three (3) clear days unless the accused authorizes longer
What is the only police facility to have an accused person report to?
Organized Crime Enforcement –Bail & Parole
Open 09:00 to 2100 hrs
Who has the final decision to recommend opposing bail?
The officer in charge
Who is responsible for notifying a victim even if they delegate the task?
The officer in charge is responsible
Who is designated by the chief as an officer in charge?
The chief has designated all sergeants and detectives as OIC. Letter on services letterhead available at all court locations – must be provided when requested.
True or false
When a person is brought into the station in paraded before the officer in charge, the person shall be released in the same manner, whether charges are laid or not
True
What is the purpose of the show cause brief?
It is through the brief that the crown is made aware of all aspects of a case so that proper representation can be made at the bail hearing concerning the release conditions or they continued detention of an individual
Who does the case manager notify of all results relating to victim notification?
The officer in charge
Although the officer in charge may delegate the task of notifying the victim to another police officer, the accountability for this obligation remains with the officer in charge. It is not a shared accountability
Who does the officer in charge notify when an accused surrenders documents listed in Bail conditions?
The case manager
A warrant to arrest is a written order signed by a?
Judge, justice or a Coroner 
Who retains discretion to release on an endorsed warrant?
The officer in charge
What is a warrant of committal?
A word of committal is issued by the court upon conviction for an offense. Directs peace officers to arrest named person(s) to serve a period in jail. In default of payment for monetary fines.
Persons arrested solely on a warrant of committal are not held for Bail
Where are bench warrants for drugs are held?
Old city Hall
If a superior court bench warrant is executed with a new charge, the person is held for bail at provincial court. The person that must appear at Superior Court, before their next court date on the new charge.
If Superior Court is not sitting, the person will be held until they are.
Always advise who when executing a superior court bench warrant?
Superior Court- Detective Liaison
If an accuse is arrested on a surety warrant they are held for bail on what charge?
If there is no new charge they are held for bail on their original charge
What is a material witness warrant?
Material witness warrants are issued by a Justice for the apprehension of a witness who is invading service of a subpoena or has not appeared in court after being served a subpoena
No charge is laid as a result of the warrant being issued. Following an arrest , a bail hearing must be held to determine if the witness should be released until required to appear and give evidence.
A person arrested solely for a material witness warrant shall not be fingerprinted
Who issues immigration warrants?
A Canada border services agency officer may issue a warrant for the arrest and detention of a permanent resident or a foreign national whom the officer has reasonable grounds to believe is inadmissible and is a danger to the public or is unlikely to appear for examination, for an admissibility hearing, for the removal from Canada or at a proceeding that could lead to the making of the removal order by the minister.
When a superior court bench warrant is issued, court services unit at Superior Court shall advise who?
The warrant officer of the division in which the original charges were laid
In relation to family responsibility arrest warrants, when a support payor is arrested on this type of warrant, the person may be taken to the Family Court, or if the court is not sitting, they are to be brought before who?
A justice of the peace as soon as possible to be dealt with according to law
What are the two types of civil warrants?
– Small claims court
– civil court
When a patient either refuses to be confined for treatment or has escaped from a medical facility while undergoing treatment for a contagious, virulent or infectious disease, the Health Protection and Promotion act gives the Medical Officer of Health having jurisdiction the authority to apply for a court order to compel the named person to be detained for treatment.
What is the only medical facility in Ontario for treatment and control of contagious, virulent or infectious disease?
The West Park healthcare Center located at 82 Buttonwood Ave. in 12 division
If an accused is arrested on a warrant and taken to a courthouse where the information is held, a clerk will obtain it, if it is at a different court location who will obtain it?
The police have to obtain it
What is the effective radius of a medical warrant?
It is restricted to the jurisdiction of the applicant MOH
When is a Report to Justice (form 5.2) required?
Every time property is seized by a peace officer with or without warrant
Section 13 of the CDSA requires a 5.2 for?
Drug seizures
When property is seized under POA search warrants or a warrantless seizure what is required?
A Return to a Justice
S.489.1 of the CC legislators that a report to a justice is required when?
Every time property is seized by police with or without warrant
True or false
Undercover drug purchases are neither searches nor seizures and a 5.2 is not required
True
Drug traffickers have no expectation of privacy in their dealings with customers
How can property be managed by a police officer?
– Return property to lawful owner if no charges laid
– hold for further investigation, whether charges laid or
not (includes abandon property)
– continued detention of property where the chargers
are lead, and evidence is required for court
Who should police consult with prior to returning property that was originally seized as evidence?
Police should consult with the Crown attorney
Found property is governed by?
The police services act
What is the retention for found bicycles?
30 consecutive days
What is the retention period for all other general property not including found bikes?
90 consecutive days
When a search warrant is executed who can submit the 5.2 and attend a report to a Justice hearing?
– Affiant of the search warrant
– case manager
– exhibits officer
– seizing officer
True or false
When property is seized without a warrant, a common informant may file the 5.2
True
In all instances where property, including cash, is seized as proceeds of crime of offense related preparatory, officers shall contact
OCE-Finacial Crimes-asset forfeiture (ASAP)
An order for continued detention is not required when?
– Charges are laid
– the item has been entered as an exhibit at a preliminary inquiry trial or other proceeding
The detention of seized property where no charges are laid shall not exceed?
Three (3) months
A further detention request is required if requesting longer than three months
The cumulative period of seized property cannot exceed _____________unless authorized by a superior court justice
One year
Where should the 5.2 be made before a Justice?
Where the search warrant was issued.
In the case of a tele-warrant, the 5.2 is submitted in the same jurisdiction where the search warrant was executed
Is a 5.2 required when abandoned property is seized without warrant and there are no pending charges or arrest? 
No.
When property is seized in a multi – jurisdictional operation, a _____ is submitted before a judge.
5.3 (Not contained in forms in shall refer to the criminal
code for the appropriate wording)
In regards to property, if continue detention is required, application must be made no later than _____ days before the current order is set to expire
30 days
Continue detention means:
Detention of property beyond the initial three months from the date of seizure
Justice means:
Justice of the peace or a provincial court judge
When must all applications be made before a justice?
Monday – Friday 0900 to 1600 hrs
What are the disclosure requirements once a 5.2 is signed?
– Drugs 14 days from date of seizure
– all other property is 28 days from date of charge
In regards to a Tele-warrant what is the timeline to submit a 5.2?
Seven days
What is the timeline to submit a 5.2 for a search warrant signed at court location?
90 days/3 months
What is the timeline to submit a 5.2 for all other property, not including a tele-warrant or search warrant?
90 days/3 months
If the retention period has expired and no lawful owner has come forward the Finder may claim the property within?
Seven consecutive days
What shall not be taken to court?
Drugs and dangerous material 
True or false
The information or a copy of it, shall not be filed with the court or placed in Crown envelope
True
What is available to provide assistance if detaining property beyond 12 months?
Legal services
Who may act as a common informant for the purposes of bringing a 5.2 before a Justice when property is seized and the accused has been show caused (first appearance only)?
Court officers
Informational material means:
Information obtained from a thing that is seized
In relation to death investigations, a supervisor attendance is mandatory for?
– Suicide
– possible sudden-death
–unnatural sudden-death
– suspicious death
– suspected Homicide
- sudden unexpected death
– apparent suicide
-an accident where the only witness or person present at the time of death of finding the body is an intimate partner, past or present
In relation to death investigations, a divisional Detective attendance is mandatory for?
– Death of a child under five
– sudden unexpected death of a child
– unnatural sudden death
– sudden unexpected death
– apparent suicide
– an accident where the only witness or person present at the time of the death of finding the body is an intimate partner, Past or present 
Death Investigations
Supervisor notification is mandatory for?
– Attempt suicide
– unable to establish identity
– unable to determine next of kin
– unable to notify the next of kin in person
– requested by another service to notify next of kiln
Who is qualified and has the authority to pronounce a person dead?
No person other than a qualified medical practitioner has the authority to pronounce a person dead.
A base hospital physician has declared death through on-site consult with EMS
Exceptions are:
– obvious death due to decomposition, decapitation, transection, gross rigor mortis, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents or a grossly charred body, or
Can you transport a deceased person in the same vehicle as a living patient?
A deceased person is never transported in the same vehicle as a living patient
How should you investigate sudden and unexpected death of a child under five?
Every sudden and unexpected death of a child under five shall be actively investigated and treated as suspicious
Who can you contact if the identification of a deceased cannot be determined?
If the identification of a deceased cannot be determined, contact the missing person unit (MPU)
What circumstances must an investigator or designate be present at the morgue when a deceased is identified?
– Homicide, suspected homicide or other related criminal offense
– when the presence of an investigator is requested by another officer
– cases where an inquest is or will likely be called
– when a coroner determines it necessary
Access to the morgue will only be created two officers who have an ____________,______________or__________need to be present.
operational, investigative or educational (Appointment only)
Who determines when the body is to be moved?
A coroner will determine when a body is to be moved.
In relation to death investigations, a SOCO can attend scenes at the discretion of who?
The officer in charge – FIS
A SOCO can not be assigned to?
– Sudden unexpected death of a child
– death of a child under five
– a suspicious death or suspected Homicide
When death occurs on TTC property who can photograph this scene?
FIS or SOCO (with approval from FIS)
When would you request FIS to fingerprint a deceased person?
– Outstanding criminal warrants exist
– active criminal record is found
– identification of the deceased is in question
If a death occurs in a bathtub, what should you do?
You should make good notes on the position of the body, the water temperature, water stopper engaged etc.
Do you need to wait for a divisional Detective prior to the removal of a body from a scene a TTC location?
No, unless otherwise directed, there is no need to await a divisional Detective prior to removal of a body from a seed at a TTC location
Can you place medications in the bag with a body?
Medications should not be sent in the bag with a body.
At a scene of an attempt suicide by gunshot, Shall ?
Make notes on the condition of the firearm, including the position of the action, safety and any ammo
What should you do when investigating a death by hanging?
Remove the person in such a manner as to maintain the knot
A death investigation involving consumer products who should you notify?
Health Canada – consumer product safety
If a corner has ordered an autopsy when should you not search the pockets of the deceased for drugs or drug paraphernalia?
If the corner has ordered an autopsy, search the pockets of the deceased for drugs or drug paraphernalia, unless death is criminally suspicious or suspected Homicide
When do you not seize valuables? 
If the next of kin is on scene, do not seize valuables.
If the next of kin is not on scene, seize valuables
The Coroner should always be given the contact information of who?
The Coroner should always be given the contact info of the investigator in the event of follow up/new info
When should you treat a death as suspicious?
– Death of a child under five
– sudden and unexpected death of a child (under 18)
– a suspicious death or Homicide
– found human remains
– obvious or suspect foul play
– any other suspicious circumstance
What should you consider Landed immigrants?
Landed immigrants should be considered as foreign nationals as they remain citizens of the country from which they emigrated
Death because of a motor vehicle collision shall be the responsibility of who?
TSV supervisor
Who’s responsibility is it to notify the next of kin in relation to a homicide death?
Homicide Detective will notify the next of kin 
True or false
Preliminary police report completed for any unnatural sudden death of child under five where coroner requests it?
True
The initial report is automatically E transferred to the office of the chief Coroner. Any requests from the office of the chief coroner for additional information must be made and approved for release by?
Homicide and missing persons
The supervisory officer, in relation to death investigations, shall ensure the attendance of?
– A divisional Det.
– the Coroner
– a FIS investigator
Bodies should always be transported and stored how?
Bodies should always be transported and stored in the supine position pending post Mortem examination
Undue subway delays can cause? 
Undue subway delays can cause safety concerns and a tremendous inconvenience to the TTC in the public
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is highly toxic and potentially lethal in small doses. As it may be skin permeable, proper handling of suspected fentanyl is?
Essential to minimizing potential health risks for members.
If the deceased person is or appears to be of aboriginal ancestry who can you contact?
Contact the community partnerships and engagement unit – aboriginal peacekeeping section.
Additional assistance can be obtained from members of first nations across Canada or from social agencies dealing with aboriginal issues
How will the T.P.S treat each missing person occurrence ?
Each missing person occurrence reported to the T.P.S will be treated as an investigation.
In relation to missing persons is a supervisor notification minatory?
Supervisor notification is mandatory for all missing person calls.
In relation to missing persons, when is a supervisor/investigator attendance mandatory?
Supervisor/investigator attendance is mandatory for level 2 and 3 searches
In relation to death investigations, who is responsible the appropriate notifications are made?
The divisional detective
When suspicious circumstances exist who shall the divisional Detective consult with? 
The divisional Detective shall consult with Homicide prior to leaving the scene
When in receipt of a request to release a suicide note to the next of kin, the divisional Detective shall consult with?
Records management – RMS
As a divisional Detective , when notified of an unnatural sudden death shall confer with the attending coroner and obtain a copy of?
The corners warrant. Also preliminary police report for unnatural sudden death where the corner has ordered an autopsy
When shall FIS attend a death investigation?
FIS shall attend the scene and autopsy of sudden unexpected death of a child under 18
When an officer cannot locate or contact the next of kin, in a death investigation, what shall they do?
Notify the supervisory officer, if you can’t, notify Detective , if can’t notify the D./Sgt.
Found human remains are classified as?
Unnatural sudden death
A missing person occurrence is where the following circumstances exist:
– The persons whereabouts are unknown and
– the person has not been in contact with a person they usually would be
– it is reasonable based on the circumstances to fear for the person safety
How many levels of investigative response are there to a missing person case?
There are three levels of investigated response
What are the forms for assessing risk in a missing person investigation?
T.P.S -260 & 260A
True or false
All missing person cases where foul play is a strong possibility meet the criteria for major case management 
True
When did the missing person act come into effect?
The missing person act came into effect on July 1, 2019
Can you collect DNA in relation to a missing person?
DNA from a missing person must be collected ASAP and can be obtained from saliva, blood, skin cells, or sweat.
To use their DNA as an investigative tool, consent must be given by a family member
What does NMPDP stand for?
National missing person DNA program
What does NCMPUR stand for?
Missing person & unidentified remains
What does NDDB stand for?
National DNA databank 
How shall level 2 and 3 searches be conducted?
Level 2 and 3 searches shall be conducted using the incident management system – IMS
Who will issue a BOLO after the missing person report is submitted?
Records management – RMS
True or false
A missing person can be added to CPIC by calling RMS prior to the report being submitted
True
Under no circumstances will a missing person report be entered as?
An incident
When a person is reported missing by a reportee in person at a division, the reportee shall not?
The reportee shall not be directed to attend a different division
When a person is reported missing by a reportee over the phone, the member receiving the call can?
The member receiving the call can forward the reportee to communications
If the missing person is under the age of 16 in the circumstances warrant it, what can an officer do?
The officer can apply for a child apprehension warrant under the child, youth and family services act.
If a missing person case is international in nature where immediate concern for public safety or high risk traveling officers shall notify who?
Intel - Security section.
A missing person level 1 search should consist of a _____ meter search of the immediate area of the place last seen, if known.
300
True or false
The investigator shall complete the RCMP form A01& A02 as well as Form 5&6 Missing Person Act
True
The divisional box search applies to?
Level 2 & 3 searches
Parental abduction involves a child under, what age?
14 yrs
What guidelines must be met for an amber alert?
– Investigator believes a child under 18 has been
abducted
– investigator believes the child is in danger
– there exists information about one or more of the
following:
*Child
*Abductor
*Vehicle
– to believe an immediate broadcast will help locate the
child
What is the duration of an amber alert?
An amber alert shall have a duration of five (5) hours following activation
How is an amber alert initiated by the Toronto Police?
The duty senior officer - TPOC - will contact chief or designate and decide if Amber alert will be initiated. If approved, the duty senior officer will contact TPOC to initiate the alert.
The amber alert request is then sent to the OPP via fax or email.
Missing person search – level 1
– Level of search implemented when there are minimal concerns
Missing person search – level 2
– Under 16 years old and not likely to be able to care for
themselves
– mentally challenged
– over 65 years old
– evidence of foul play
Missing person search – level 3
– When a level 1 or 2 search has been deemed ineffective and extenuating circumstances necessitates this level to be initiated
A missing person investigation after 30 days becomes?
A major case
In cases of foul play or unusual circumstances, the collection of DNA will be conducted under the direction of?
FIS
A citizen requesting information on a missing person shall be directed to who?
The OIC – who will determine the release of information
When did the missing person act come into effect?
July 1, 2019
True or false
MPU: coordinates, manages and reports on the use of urgent demands for records
True
Who is responsible for the divisional resource checklist?
The unit commander is responsible for the divisional resource checklist
Amber alerts will be considered in all missing children investigations, and ____________________________ shall be implemented in all cases involving amber alert activations
Major case management
Missing person scenario
Reportee outside of Toronto, missing person not a resident of Toronto, area person is missing from is unknown, who investigates?
Officer in charge-TPOC to determine who investigates
Who investigates, if a Toronto resident is reported missing to an outside police agency?
D/S of Division missing person resides in shall assign an investigator to coordinate. Once outside agency completes their investigation, the TPS will take responsibility for the investigation.
Missing persons, international in nature with immediate safety concerns, Intel shall be called. All other investigations with immediate safety concerns?
The missing person unit shall be called
The first officer will provide the phone number for the
D/S to?
the reportee – division where missing person resides
The __________ Will ensure on going communication with the OIC of any other Division involved in missing person investigations?
D/Sgt
Missing persons – when is a form 6MPA required simultaneously with a form 5MPA?
Level two search – divisional investigator – exigent circumstances
True or false
Divisional Detective to provide notice to any person whose records were obtained pursuant to urgent demand – notice can be provided verbally, has to provide written when requested by person
True
If the missing person is under 16 years of age, the OIC will ensure who is contacted as soon as practicable?
The officer in charge will ensure the principal is contacted as soon as practicable in cases of a missing person under 16
Missing person – level 3
Who does the OIC notify?
– Unit commander
- duty senior officer via TPOC
– MPU