Sgt Defintions Flashcards
Handheld metal detector
A portable, handheld security device capable of detecting metal objects authorized for use by the service
Assistive/Prosthetic device 
A device used to replace, compensate, or improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or for trans or gender diverse persons to affirm gender identity. Assistive device includes a broad range of items such as mobility in visual/hearing aids, Orthotics/Prosthetics, speech devices, medical supplies, environmental controls and respiratory devices. Prosthetics used to expressed gender identity include, breast forms, chest binders, gaffs, Packers, prosthetic penises and wigs.
Booking and search template
A document created to record the pertinent details of all frisk and strip Searches and the authorization of a body cavity search. The template allows the service to electronically capture the data required to properly report all frisk and strip Searches of persons (including self identified transgender/transsexual persons ) conducted by members. Four prisoners that are booked into a police facility
Body cavity search template 
A document created to record the pertinent details of all body cavity searches. The template allows the service to electronically capture the data required to properly report on all body cavity searches of persons including self identified transgender/transsexual persons conducted by members
Search in the field only template
A document created to record the pertinent details of all protective and frisk searches that occur in the field where a person has not been brought into a police facility. The template allows the service to electronically capture the data required to properly report on all searches of persons including self identified transgender/transsexual persons conducted by members that have occurred in the field where the person was not brought in to a police facility
Disability means
– any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect, or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Includes diabetes melllitus, Epilepsy, abraded jury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical coordination, blindness or visual impediment , deafness or hearing impediment, Muteness or Speech impediment, or Physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or other wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device
– a condition of mental impairment or of developmental disability
- learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language,
– a mental disorder
—Any injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the workplace safety and insurance act or human rights code, accessibility for Ontarians with disability act.
Gender means
The set of socially classified behaviors, attitudes and norms associated with a roles of men, women, trans people, non-binary people and more. Encompasses gender identity, a persons internal sense of being a man, woman, both or neither.
Gender expression means
How a person publicly presents their gender. This can include behavior and outward appearance such as dress, hair, make up, body language and voice. A persons chosen name and pronoun are also common and important ways of expressing gender.
Gender identity means
Each persons internal in individual experiences of gender. It is their sense of being a woman, a man, both, neither, or anywhere along or beyond the gender spectrum. A persons gender identity may be the same as or different from the Typical pairing with their birth assigned sex. Gender identity is fundamentally different from a person sexual orientation.
Item of religious significance means
Any item, article, Apparel, or clothing a person identifies as having religious importance.
Non-binary means
Gender identities outside of the expected binary of men and women
Prisoner care and control for the purpose of prisoner transportation, Care and Control, includes
-police officer
– court officer
– custodial officer
Protective search (formally level) 
This is used generally during investigative detention and involves a limited search of a person who has been detained by police when there is reasonable belief the person possesses a safety risk. The scope of the search is limited to exterior padding of clothing such as pockets, waistband or areas that be reasonably conceal such items as weapon or implements that may be used as weapons, usually with open hands to maximize the ability to detect weapons through clothing. This search may also be described as a safety search, as that is the purpose and objective.
Frisk search (Formally level 2)
This is used generally for search incident to arrest it means a more thorough search that may include emptied and searching pockets as well as removal of clothing, Which does not expose a persons undergarments, or the areas of the body normally covered by our undergarments. The removal of clothing such as belts, footwear, socks, shoes, sweaters, extra layers of clothing, or the shirt of a male would be included in a frisk search. A frisk search may be commenced in the field in concluded at the station.
A frisk search conducted incident to arrest includes the area within the immediate control of the arrested person.
Members shall make Every effort to a video in audio record all frisk searches. Members are also required to articulate the justification for the manner and circumstances under which the surges are conducted.
For the purposes of this definition, pat-down search means the same as Frisk search.
Strip search (Formally level 3) means
R vs Golden. 2001 SCC 83 Established that which constitutes a strip search and what types of circumstances may justify one. A strip search includes all steps in protective and Frisk searches as well as a thorough search of a persons clothing and non-physical search of the body. That will often require removal or rearrangements of some, or all, of the persons clothing to permit a visual inspection of a persons private areas;
Dave Lee the genitals, buttocks, breasts or chest, body cavity, and/or undergarments; the mouth was excluded from this definition despite being a body cavity.
The Supreme Court noted that strip searches represent a significant invasion of privacy and are often humiliating, degrading and traumatic, and therefore require a higher degree of justification in order to support the higher degree of interference with individual freedom and dignity.
The police must establish they have reasonable and probable grounds for concluding that a strip search is necessary in the particular circumstances of the arrest.
The beer fact that portions of a persons body normally covered by undergarments are exposed because of the way the person was dressed when taken into custody does not constitute a strip search, if the removal of such clothing was not caused by the officer i.e. the arrest of a naked person does not in itself Constitute a strip search.
The rearrangement of clothing that permits a visual inspection of a persons private area constitutes a strip search.
Body cavity search (Formally level 4)means
A search of the rectum or vagina
Service members perception data 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
Sex means
The classification of people as male, female, or intersex based on a specific combination of reproductive organs, chromosomes or hormones and assigned at birth based on observation of a person’s genitals
Trans means
In umbrella term referring to people with diverse gender identities and expressions that differ from their assigned sex at birth. It includes but is not limited to people who identify as transgender, trans woman, trans men, none binary, gender nonconforming, gender variant, or gender queer. Some people may consider two spirit to be a trans identity. Trans persons may or may not make a social transition, have surgery, use prosthetic devices, or take prescription medication’s i.e. such as hormone therapies To affirm their gender identity. They may or may not have identity documents that reflect their lived identity.
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 returned by an outside agency
Lock up means and assigned Division used to detain a person in custody
– When the person is held for a show cause hearing, a judicial interim release where the bail court is closed
– when outside of admitting hours stipulated in procedures 03–03
– In any other circumstances where detention is authorized and necessary
Booking Hall System (BHS) means,
A video surveillance system installed in the Sally – port, booking hall, in other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility. The BHS is operated manually by the booking officer
Booking officer means
A police officer, court officer or custodial officer designated by the officer in charge as the person responsible for the care and handling of persons detained in custody
Designated operator
For the purposes persons in custody means any member designated as an audio/video operator with an understanding of how to operate the equipment
Detention area monitoring system (DAMS)
Video surveillance system installed in the prisoner detention areas of a police facility, such as the cells in the bullpen, which is the designated to monitor and record the condition of prisoners while they are in custody. The DAMS is set to automatically record each cell and bullpen when activity is detected.
Court cells mean sells used during those hours in which the courts are sitting. A person shall be lodged in a quart cell when:
– Being held for a court appearance
– awaiting transportation to a detention facility
– ordered into custody by the court
Police cells means
Divisional cells, central lock ups, and court cells used for the secure detention of persons in custody. In interview room is not a police cell.
Police vehicle – prisoner transportation
For the purposes of prisoner transportation, includes marked and unmarked vehicles owned and operated by the service, that has the capacity to transport a driver in two or more passengers
Abandoned property means
A thing over which a person has surrendered Any possessory right or privacy right and which may or may not relate to a crime and/or crime scene in which potentially has some evidentiary value.
Affiant means
A police officer who swears to an affidavit, commonly used when requesting a search warrant before a justice
Case manager means
A police officer assigned to prepare and manage a case for trial. A case manager is assigned for each confidential Crown envelope in designated in accordance with established unit policy
Common informant the purposes of court disclosure means a divisional warrant officer, or an on-duty designate, or a court officer who is a sworn peace officer, during the lawful execution of their duties.
Court officers may only act as a common informant for the purposes of bringing a 5.2 before a justice when property has been seized and the accused has been show caused and the Form 5.2 is completed correctly and is in the Crown envelope up at the time the accused Is being held for a show cause hearing
Continued detention means
The detention of property beyond the initial three months from the date of seizure.
Exhibit Officer means
A police officer delegated to seize all property, commonly used when a search warrant is executed
Forfeiture means seizure of private property because
– It was illegally obtained or
– it was an illegal substance, or
– the legal basis for possession has ended
Forfeiture order means
In order prepared and signed by a justice to authorize the disposal of seize property by the public prosecution service of Canada and/or the ministry of the Attorney General
Found property means
Any property which was located by a member or a citizen and turned over to a member, and the item (at the time) has no apparent evidentiary value.
Informational material means
Information obtained from a thing that is seized
Justice means
A justice of the peace or a provincial court judge
Seized property means
A thing, including informational material, seized from a person and/or place, with or without a warrant, buy a peace officer without that persons consent.
Seizing Officer means
A peace officer who has seized property, either with or without a search warrant, and includes a court officer during the lawful execution of their duties.
Surrendered property means
Any article, document, informational material and/or Thing whose possession has been voluntarily given to a member and the item (at the time) may or may not have
Amber alert means
A cooperative effort between police, the media and the Ministry of transportation Truevine early notification to the public where a person under 18 years of age is believed to have been abducted and where circumstances lead police to believe that the abducted person is in danger of serious bodily harm or death and there is enough descriptive information about the abducted person, and/or The abductor, and/or the abductor’s vehicle, To believe an immediate broadcast alert will help in locating the person. An Amber alert will have a duration of five hours following activation, unless canceled or extended period
Divisional search box means
A portable storage box containing the necessary items essential to the supervisory officer at the scene of a level 2 or level 3 search. These items shall be determined by procedure 04–05 and established practice, and should be located where it is easily accessible by the officer in charge
Incident commander means
The police officer who has taken charge of the incident and who is in charge of the command post and, in conjunction with other emergency service commanders, is responsible for coordinating and managing police response at an incident.
Last known position means
The last substantiated by (clues are evidence) position that the missing person was known to be
Level 1 missing person search means
The level of search implemented when a person is reported missing and there are no extenuating circumstances. At this level, there are minimal concerns regarding the issue of foul play or the infirmity of limitations of the missing person. 
Level 2 missing person search means
The level of search with a missing person is:
– under 16 years and judged likely to be in capable of caring for themselves
– mentally challenged
– over 65 years of age or infirm, or;
– there is evidence of foul play
Level 3 missing person search means 
The level of search implemented when the level one and level two missing person searches are ineffective or if the situation, due to the extenuating circumstances, necessitates that this level be initiated immediately.
Major case manager means
The investigator responsible for the effective governance and management of every threshold major case investigation and possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of major case management. The major case manager shall have successfully completed the Ontario major case management course or equivalent as defined by the Ontario police college, and shall have the resources to manager investigations through the minister – approved software, Currently known as powercase. For the purposes of a homicide investigation, the major case manager Shelby and investigator from Det. operations – Homicide.
For the purposes of a sexual assault investigation, the major case manager shall be an investigator from the Det. operations – sex crimes. For the purposes of human trafficking investigation, the major case manager Shall be an investigator from Det. operations – sex Crimes – human traffic enforcement team. For the purposes of kidnapping investigations, the major case manager Shall be an investigator from Det. operations – organize crime enforcement.
Missing person means
A person where both the following circumstances exist with respect to the person:
The persons whereabouts are unknown and,
– the person has not been in contact with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or
– it is reasonable in the circumstances to fear for the person safety because of the circumstances surrounding the person’s absence or because of any other prescribed considerations.
Missing person search page means
A webpage located on the service Internet site used to publish information and pictures regarding missing persons investigations that have proceeded to a level three search.
National Center for missing persons and unidentified remains means
The national Center created and maintained by the RCMP to compile data on missing persons and unidentified remains
The Toronto Police service supports the center and encourages officers to forward pertinent information to the RCMP to assist in matters of missing persons and identified remains.
National missing children’s operations means
The national Registry created and maintained by the RCMP to compile data on missing and abducted children. The Toronto Police service supports the registry and encourages officers to forward pertinent information to the RCMP to assist in matters of both parental and non-parental abduction.
Parental abduction 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 14 whether or not there is a lawful order in relation to that child made by a court, with the intent to deprive a parent, Guardian, or a person having lawful care or charge of the person.
Last place seen means
A point where the missing person was actually seen by a witness
Primary investigator means
The investigator assigned by the major case manager in every threshold major case investigation to perform the functions and responsibilities of the primary investigation function. The primary investigator shall have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the function; shall have successfully completed the Ontario major case management course or equivalent, as defined by the Ontario police college
Search management team means
The team from Emergency Management & Public order, supported by the requesting division, responsible for coordinating a level 3 search for a missing person.
Search manager means
The police officer in charge of Emergency Management & Public order – search management team.
Unit means
A section of the service as designated by the board, such as a field headquarter, Division, bureau or squad.
Regulated interactions
Rationale – this procedure provides direction to members of the Toronto Police service only for specific specified interactions with the public that are governed by Ontario regulation 58/16 made under the police services act entitled collection of identifying information in certain circumstances– Prohibition and duties and Toronto Police services board policy entitled regulated interactions with the community and the collection of identifying information
This procedure only applies to an attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information by asking an individual, is a face-to-face encounter, to identify themselves or to provide information for the purpose of identifying the individual, it includes such an intense whether or not identifying information is collected, only if that attempt is done for the purpose of:
– inquiring into offenses that have been or might be committed;
– Inquiring into suspicious activities that detect offences;  – gathering information for intelligence purposes
Controller – regulated interactions means
The member of the service, designated by the chief of police who assesses procedural compliance regulated interaction reports, once they have been approved or restricted by a supervisory officer. The controller – regulated interaction reports is also responsible for:
– fulfilling the role of subject matter resource for supervisory officer;
–Preparing a report to the unit commander of the Toronto Police college every three months that outlines the results of all reviews undertaken specific to regulated interaction reports
– monitoring and recording on any changes or amendments to legislation or Service governance which may be relevant to training specific to regulated interactions.
Historical contact data means
Oh person investigated card (form 172), field information report (form 208), community inquiry report (form 306), and community safety note (street check) records submitted into the services records management systems prior to January 1, 2017, It may include any such submitted record whether or not it would have been categorized as a regulated interaction report how did being submitted on or after January 1, 2017.
Identifying information means
Any information that, alone or in combination with other information, can be used to identify an individual. It may include information about an individual’s race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, economic circumstances, and education, medical, psychiatric, psychological, criminal or employment history
Regulated interaction means
An attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information by asking an individual, in a face-to-face encounter, to identify himself or herself or to provide information for the purpose of identifying the individual, and include such an attempt whether or not identifying information is collected,
1) only if that attempt is done for the purpose of 
– Inquiring into offenses that have been or might be committed; and/or
– inquiring into suspicious activities to detect offenses; and/or
– gathering information for intelligence purposes;
2) But does not include an attempted collection made by a police officer for the purpose of investigating on the fence the officer reasonably suspects has been or will be committed;
3) And does not include an attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information from an individual if,
– the individual is legally required to provide the information to a police officer;
– the individual is under arrest or is being detained;
– The police officer is engaged in a covert operation;
– the police officer is executing a warrant, acting pursuant to a court order or performing related duties; or
– the individual from whom the police officer attempts to collect information is employed in the administration of justice or is carrying out duties or providing services that are otherwise relevant to carrying out the police officers duties.
Regulated interaction report means
The electronic record of a regulated interaction submitted into the services record management system, whether or not identifying information was collected during the regulated direction
Restricted
Is a classification which applies to historical contact data and may apply to regulated interaction reports for which the service has instituted constraints to prevent access to the records unless:
– approved by the chief of police or designate; end
– access is needed,
For the purpose of an ongoing police investigation
In connection with legal proceedings or anticipated legal proceedings
For the purpose of dealing with a complaint either part five of the PSA or for the purpose of an investigation or inquiry under clause 25
Chiefs special investigations unit (SIU) on – call designated authority means
A member of the cadre of on call Toronto Police service uniform senior officers that acts as a designated authority and manages the SIU event in the field on behalf of the chief.
Death in custody means
The death of a person at any time during attest/detention and before the persons release or transfer to another agencies custody.
SIU mandate means
That the SIU Director because an investigation to be conducted into any incident in which any of the following occurs, if the incident may have resulted from the criminal conduct of a service official :
– The death of a person
– the serious injury of a person
– the discharge of a firearm at a person
– the sexual assault of a person, as reported by the person
The SIU Director meet causing investigation to be conducted if, at the time of the incident,
– the official was on duty; or
-Official was off duty
Engaged in the investigation, pursuit, detention or rest of a person or otherwise exercise the powers of a police officer, special constable, peace officer, or other prescribe person, as the case may be, whether or not the official intended to exercise such powers or identified themselves as a person who may exercise such powers, or
The incident involved equipment or other property issued to the Official in relation to their duties.
Intelligence lead policing consists of a number of components including crime management, disorder resolution, problem oriented policing, targeted policing, and directed patrol.
Community 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 patrol means
The performance of general policing duties in the community by officers assigned to a combination of General and directed patrol, targeted and problem oriented policing initiatives
Community police liaison committee CPLC means
A divisional committee that represents all segments of the community
Crime analysis means
A set of systematic, analytical processes directed at providing timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trends correlation,. It assists operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activity, aiding in the investigative process, and increasing apprehensions and the clearance of cases.
Crime prevention means
The anticipation, recognition and appraisal of a crime risk followed by the initiation of some action to remove or reduce the risk, and the measurement and evaluation of the outcome
Debriefing means
The process by which persons in custody will be asked if they wish to provide information on other crimes including, but not limited to the divisional crime problems established as priorities.
Directed patrol means
Specific activity designed to address an identified concerns within the community. Directed patrols our activities detail to officers in order to have specific measurable tasks carried out. This form of patrol may be enforcement– based but may also be focused on achieving a goal by other means. Directed patrol can be an effective component in the maintenance of public order and improving the quality of life for the community
General patrol means
Routine police in activities carried out by officers within a specified period. General patrol is an important part of community policing that does not specifically focus on or target and identified concern within the community, but permits officers to accomplish their general policing duties in a non-– focused manner.
Order maintenance means
The act of upholding community standards, using both informal community activities in law-enforcement to create a safe environment, and improve quality of life
Problem oriented policing means
A technique by which public disorder and crime issues identified, analyzed and strategies are developed to eliminate or bring the issues under control
Quality of life means
An actual or perceived social, economic or physical environment, which is conducive to a state of mental or physical well-being. When applied to neighborhoods or communities, it means that there is little disorder or anti-social activity, permitting local community members to go about their daily activities with minimal fear or disruption.
Self initiated patrol means
Patrol or enforcement action targeting a specific area or problem, that is undertaken by an officer, without previous direction from the supervisor. The area of the self initiated virtual maybe based on trends derived through crime analysis
Senior management team includes
The chief of police, command officers, staff superintendents and directors, and any other member as determined by the chief of police.
Target policing means
The targeting of offenders or offenses within a specific time and/or a specific geographic area 
Agent means
A person who acts on behalf of the police and under their direction, which may result in them becoming a material compellable witness. The identity of the agent is subject to disclosure.
Confidential source means
A person who is registered with intelligence services – covert operations – source management CO – SMS and voluntarily provides information of some useful this or interest to the Toronto Police service with respect to the prevention and detection of Crimes, with the explicit or implicit expectation of confidentiality. This person would generally not become a witness or require protection as a result of their involvement or the information they have provided.
A confidential source is an asset of the Toronto Police service it is not the exclusive asset of any one police officer.
A confidential source does not include a person who provides a statement to police as part of routine police inquiries into alleged offenses.
There are two levels of confidential sources: confidential source – level one and confidential source level two
Confidential source – level 2 means
– A source under the age of 18 (young person), or
– a source whose information could be considered:
– multijurisdictional;
– may affect national security
– involves organized crime
– Is beyond the resources or the source – handling abilities of the officer involved
– at the discretion of the controller
Unless otherwise approved by the controller, it confidential source – level 2 shall be managed by a handler – level 2
Controller – source means
Detective Sgt – intelligent 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 major program of the Toronto Police
Crown letter – source means
The document provided to the Crown attorney by intelligent services – covert operations – source Management On behalf of a source seeking consideration for the sources assistance to the police. All Crown letters issued on behalf of the source shall only be provided by the Unit commander - intelligent services.
Handler means
A police officer who has received information from a source and who has been so designated by the controller or designate. A handler, on behalf of the Toronto police service, is responsible for the:
– development of a source
– integrity of any contact
– acquisition in dissemination of information received from the source
There are two levels of handlers: handler – level one and handler – level two.
Handler – level one means
Any police officer from the Toronto Police service who can handle level one source only
Handler– level 2 means
Any police officer from the Toronto police service who has been accredited or designated by the controller or designate. A handler – level two can manage agents, and level one and level two sources. For the purposes of agents, Handler – level two is also responsible for:
– the management of agents on behalf of the service
– considering the Primary concerns
– the acquisition and dissemination of information from that agent
Restricted source means
A person who has been restricted by intelligent services – covert operations – source management. Such a person shall not be used as such by any officer unless designated by the controller
Child means
A person younger than 18 years of age
Homicide investigation means
An investigation led by Det. operations – Homicide a missing persons unit into the circumstances surrounding a sudden death where there is
– Obvious or suspected foul play
– the cause of death cannot be explained
– found human remains
– any other suspicious circumstances
Infant means
A child less than one year of age
Intimate partner means
A partner from a current or former intimate relationship
Intimate relationship includes
Current or former relationships between opposite sex and same-sex partners and include persons who:
– are legally married to one another
– were previously married to one another
– are not married, but are currently in a family type relationship
– Or not married, but we’re formally in a family type relationship
– have a child in common regardless of whether such persons have been married or lived together at one time
– are or have ever been involved in a dating relationship
Primary investigator means
The investigator assigned by the major case manager in every threshold major case investigation to perform the functions and responsibilities of the primary investigation function. The primary investigator shall have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the function; shall have successfully completed the Ontario major case management course or equivalent, as defined by the Ontario police college.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) means
The sudden death of an infant under one year of age, which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation which must include a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, a police investigation and a review of the child’s clinical history.
Sudden unexplained death means
The death investigation of a child due to
– SID
– accidental injury
– non-accidental injury due to neglect or abuse
– a previous undiagnosed natural disease process
and may include
– negative autopsy but evidence of an old healed fracture which has not been adequately explained by the investigation
– negative Autopsy but some positive Toxicology, which although not considered to be a cause of death
– negative autopsy but a previous history of child abuse
Financial institution means
Any bank, trust and loan company or credit union.
Global positioning system GPS tracking device in reference to hold ups, means
Are you tracking device used primarily by the pharmaceutical and Finacial industries to assist with the apprehension of suspects in recovery of stolen property when a hold up has occurred
Hold up mandate – HUS will take charge and attend all robberies that fall within their mandate including
Financial institutions
Armored cars
Retail businesses
Home invasions committed with firearms or offensive weapons
Money deposits
Carjackings committed with firearms or offensive weapons
Bona fide reasons means
– A victim or witness who may possibly require or may seek admission into the provincial witness protection program,
– a crown attorney is requesting information for disclosure purposes
– the information is necessary to prove essential elements of an offense, or
– Investigations where the circumstances make it clear that it is essential to public or officer safety and security to ascertain the immigration status of a victim or witness
Child in need of protection means
A child that can be apprehended has been in need of protection as defined in section 125(1) of the child, youth and family services act. 
Criteria offense – Ontario major case management means (The following major cases)
Homicide’s
All Sexual assaults
Trafficking in persons
Occurrences involving non familial abductions attempts
Missing person occurrences
Occurrences suspected to be a homicide involving found human remains
Criminal harassment cases in which the offender is not known to the victim
Any other type of cases designated as a major case pursuant to this Ontario major case manager manual
Dominant aggressor means
The individual who has been the principal abuser, and not necessarily the person who initiated the offense that resulted in the attendance of police.
Firearms interest police “FIP” means
A database with the Canadian Police Information center CPIC system that contains information from local police agencies, which could affect the individuals eligibility to be issued or to continue to hold a firearms license.
Intimate partner incident means
Any incident between persons involved in an intimate relationship where, although no criminal offense has occurred, police have been called to the scene.
Intimate partner violence means
Any physical, sexual or psychological harm caused, or attempted, between persons involved in an intimate relationship including:
Assault
Murder
Sexual assault
Threatening
Harassment
Intimidation
Unlawful interference with a persons liberty
any other criminal offense
Offenses other statutes, such as the family law act etc. but does not include child abuse investigations.
Intimate partner violence investigator means
An investigator qualified in the investigations of intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence occurrence means
An occurrence report created to detail criminal behavior and/or a breach of any statute related to an intimate partner violence situation and includes an arrest report(Excludes an intimate partner incident report)
Intimate relationship – dating means
Marriage, domestic partnership, engagement, casual or serious romantic involvement, and dating, whether in a current or formal relationship. Intimate partner violence can occur between persons of any sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, and it can occur in any type of intimate relationship including monogamous, non-committed, and relationships involving more than two partners
Victim means
A person to whom harm was done or who suffered physical or emotional loss as a result of the commission of the offense, and
Where the person described in paragraph (a) is dead, ill or otherwise in capable of making a statement referred to in subsection one includes the spouse or common-law partner or any relative of that person, anyone who has in law or fact the custody of that person or is responsible for the care or support of that person or any dependent of that person
Victim quick response program means
A program administered by victim services Toronto that provides quick financial assistance to victims of homicide, attempted murder, serious physical assault, intimate partner violence, sexual assault and hate crime in the immediate aftermath of a crime
Victim/witness assistance program VWAP 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 of violent crime; such as intimate partner violence, child abuse, sexual assault, Homicide and hate crime. Families of traffic fatality victims are also eligible. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is concluded.
Sexual assault
sexual assault investigations are conducted in a timely and effective manner, balancing the needs of the victim with the requirements of the investigation
Supervisory officer attendance mandatory
Divisional sexual assault investigator attendance mandatory
Officer in charge notification mandatory at the scene of the sexual assault
Divisional sexual assault investigator or dividual investigator notification mandatory at the scene of the sexual assault
Sex crimes in professional standards notification mandatory when the suspect/accused is a member of this service
Divisional investigator means
An officer assigned to a divisional Det. office. In reference to sexual assault investigations means an officer assigned to a divisional investigative unit who is not accredited to investigate complaints of sexual assault
Divisional sexual assault investigator means
An officer assigned to a divisional investigative unit who is accredited to investigate complaints of sexual assault
Primary investigator means
Investigator assigned by the major case manager in every threshold major case investigation to perform the functions and responsibilities of the primary investigation function. The primary investigator shall have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the function; shall have successfully completed the interior major case management course or equivalent, as defined by the Ontario police college
Sex crimes investigator means
An accredited sexual assault investigator assigned to Det. operations – sex crimes
Sexual assault means
The offense as defined by the Criminal code
Sexual assault/domestic violence care center means
Medical care center designated for the treatment an examination of victims of sexual assault
Supervisory officer means
A police officer assigned to oversee other members, either temporarily or permanently
Trafficking in persons means
The offense committed by a person who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbors a person, or exercises Control, direction or influence over the movements of a person, for the purpose of exploding them or facilitating their exploitation
