Sgt Exam Flashcards
True or False?
There is no general arrest authority for contravention of a provincial statute, and reference must be made to the individual and statutes for specific arrest authorities?
True
What section of the criminal code provides authorities to arrest without warrant by any person?
Section 494
What is Excited Delirium?
Excited Delirium is a condition that can be caused by drug or alcohol intoxication, psychiatric illness or a combination of both.
What are some of the symptoms of a person suffering from Excited Delirium?
Abnormal tolerance to pain
Abnormal tolerance to pepper spray
Acute onset of paranoia
Bizarre or aggressive behavior
Disorientation
Hallucinations
Impaired thinking
Panic
Shouting
Sudden calm after frenzied activity
Sweating, fever, heat intolerance
Unexpected physical strength
Violence towards others
Persons exhibiting he symptoms of Excited Delirium must always be?
Treated as suffering from a medical emergency and once secured, be transported to a hospital for examination
Who do you submit all documents to prior to the completion of the tour of duty?
Officer in charge
If a person is arrested and accompanied by a guide dog what shall you do?
Make reasonable effort to have the guide dog accommodated by friends or relatives, or contact the Toronto Police operations center (TPOC) for further resources such as K9 vision Canada or the Humane Society.
True or False?
You can transport a guide dog to court with the prisoner?
False, you cannot transportation guide dog to court with a prisoner.
Foreign embassies and consulates are considered
Foreign land and outside the jurisdiction of police officers
When arresting a foreign national
Should not normally arrest a person during a religious ceremony or judicial hearing
When did the Supreme Court of Canada make a ruling in the case of R. V. Golden, in which directly impacted on the search of persons incident to arrest?
December 2001
Where does the lawful authority for searching a person come from?
The lawful authority for searching a person comes from statute or common law.
The decision as to what type of search is appropriate must be assessed by what?
A case by case basis
How should all searches of persons be conducted?
All searches of person should be conducted thoroughly and in a methodical manner.
What does section 1 of the Ontario human rights code state?
Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to services, goods and facilities, without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
A trans prisoner’s gender identity or gender history should be
Shared on a need to know basis only with those persons directly involved in the case
What are the three options of search?
-conducted by officers who are men only or,
-conducted by officers who are women only or,
-a split search
*the officer in charge shall be guided by the preference of the individual to be searched in terms of the gender of the person conducting the search
When required to remove a gender-affirming article or a prosthetic device/item (including breast forms, chest binders, gaffes, packers, prosthetic penises and wigs) from a trans, gender diverse or CIS – gendered person shall
-advise the person of the reason for removing the device/item
-provide the person with the opportunity to remove the device/item themselves when self – removal does not pose a potential risk or safety/injury to the person or member
-be cognizant that the trans or gender diverse persons may have an emotional as well as physical attachment to the gender affirming items in shall treat the device/items with respect at all times
What should you do if a prisoner has a prosthetic device?
Whenever practicable allow for the removal of the device in a private area
- when self – removal is not possible, ask the person how to properly remove the device
– allow adequate space in range of motion for reattachment of the device
– return the device/item to the person as soon as possible upon completion of the search
Section 2 of the charter of rights and freedoms
Section 2 of the charter rights and freedoms gives everyone the fundamental “freedom of conscience and religion “
What does section 8 of the charter of rights and freedoms state?
Section 8 of the charter of rights and freedoms states that “everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure”
Section 1 of the Ontario human rights code states what?
Section one 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, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, Creede, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
From this section, creed is the issue that deals with religious beliefs.
When deemed necessary to remove an assistive device from a person with a disability to conduct a search when should it be returned?
The device should be returned to the person as soon as practicable upon completion of the search.
When may a police officer search a person? 
- with a persons consent
– when authorized by statute
– after an arrest has been made (common law – incident to arrest)
In most instances a consent search should not be used when?
A consent search, in most instances, should not be used where other lawful authority exists
The right to search as an incident to a lawful arrest is found
In common law
A police officer must be able to demonstrate that a consent for a search was
Informed in freely given
A person giving consent for a search must understand
The possible consequences of the search prior to giving consent
As an incident to arrest a police officer may search for?
-Weapons
-Anything that could cause injury including drugs and alcohol
-Anything that could assist in a persons escape
-Evidence
Whenever practicable, all Protective and Frisk searches including the removal of excess clothing must be captured on?
Audio and video
Every effort should be made, where appropriate, to have the searching officers be
The same gender as the person being searched
When required to remove an item of religious significance 
Make a reasonable effort to ensure the removal and search occurs in a private setting
When conducting a consent search of a person 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 pursuant to lawful authorities
Prior to transporting an arrested person SHALL
—Search the police vehicle prior to placing the arrested person in the vehicle
– for reasons of safety, ensure the arrested person has been searched except where the search would interfere with the administration of emergency medical assistance
*Every effort should be made, where appropriate, to have the searching officers be the same gender as the person being searched
After arrival at the station with an arrested person SHALL
– Search the police vehicle
– advise the OIC what type of search has been conducted and what has been found this far
– if a Frisk search has not been fully completed then ensure the Frisk search is completed in its entirety in front of the officer in charge it is audio and video recorded
- ensure the manner of booking and search notice – frisk search is red to the person prior to the search
– when it is believed that reasonable grounds exist for a strip search, articulate to the officer in charge and advise them of the grounds in circumstances involved

When reasonable and probable grounds have been satisfied and a strip search is deemed necessary by the officer in charge, the searching officers shall
- read the arrested party their rights to counsel prior to the strip search being conducted and ensure they are provided a reasonable opportunity to speak to counsel before the search commences
-Advise the officer in charge if the person identifies that they have in item of religious significance on their person or in their possession
– search the person in a private area and insure the search is audio taped but not video taped - Be of the same gender as the person being searched, except in exigent circumstances
– ensure the number of police officers involved in the search are no more that is reasonably necessary in the circumstances - where appropriate,
-Ask the person to remove clothing one article at a time
– document whether the arrested person removed items of clothing themselves, end
– record all the relevant details in the memo book and the booking and search template
-Not remove any more articles of clothing than necessary
– Not seize bras, underwire bras and string bikini tops unless there is reasonable grounds to believe it is necessary to do so * this action can amount to an unlawful strip search
-Not perform any more visual inspection of the persons body that is necessary to achieve the objectives of the search
– inspect each article of clothing in a methodical manner
-Permit the person to replace articles of clothing after inspection, where appropriate
– provide replacement clothing for articles seized as evidence as soon as possible
– not leave the person in a completely naked state after the search
Members shall not conduct strip searches in any location other than a private area of a secure police facility, unless there is an immediate safety risk were no other option is available. Members shall advise as supervisor prior to commencing the search, if unsafe, then at the earliest opportunity.
Members shall provide the person the Highest degree of privacy possible given the circumstances.
Upon completion, members will report to the officer in charge the circumstances. The officer in charge shall complete a strip search - Not in a police Facility Occurrence and notify the unit commander.
What is strip search has been completed shall
Ensure the officer in charge will complete the booking and search template
- If applicable, the officer in charge will complete the trans person specific details section of the booking and search template
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 that the person to remove the item in a controlled area of the hospital with a medical professional present, if possible
– if the person is unable or unwilling to remove the item and consents to a search
1 Ensure that the search is conducted by a qualified medical practitioner
2 Remain with the person while the search is taking place
3 Advise the officer in charge of the results - Where the person refuses a body cavity search by a medical practitioner, and the item has not been removed
Advise the officer in charge
Restrain the person and hold in isolation pending a show cause hearing
Continuously monitor the person to ensure their safety and the safety of service members Until recovery of the item or substance is made.
What a body cavity search has been completed shell complete a body cavity search template.
Officer in charge
An officer in charge of a unit where prisoners are detained shall ensure 
—The decision to search a person has been evaluated based on reasonable and probable grounds and all risk factors, including those found in appendix B
– all arrested parties are advised, on camera, of the level of search To be performed in the manner in location in which it will be carried out
– a Frisk search must be completed prior to any strip search being conducted
– when applicable, All frisk searches must be audio and video recorded. If not, the reason shall be documented accordingly
– searches are conducted appropriately in the required booking in search template has been completed for all booked prisoners
– every effort is made to provide persons who do not speak English or, Who buy a reason of disability have difficulty communicating
With the service of an interpreter or other person who can assist the person in understanding the process
– prisoners property is handled in compliance when in item of religious significance is removed from a person that the item is treated with respect and handled appropriately
-Assessments regarding the retention of assistive devices are bid on a case by case basis taking into consideration all risk factors, including those contained in the appendix B, in all available accommodation options
– when it is determined that a person with a disability requiring the aid of an assistive Cannot be accommodated, the reasons for the determination are clearly articulated in the memo book, including all accommodation options considered
The officer in charge can authorize the use of an approved handheld metal detector to assist in the search of any prisoner 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 is it must be conducted for a valid reason.
– – Handheld metal detectors are only for use inside a police facility
– where a handheld metal detector has been used the appropriate entries shall be made in the booking and search template
– staff sergeants shall book prisoners and authorize Strip searches, unless at a central lock up where a designate Can be appointed
OIC
Upon being consulted regarding a strip search shall determine whether the search is appropriate, based on the information provided by the parading officer in the circumstances involved
- where reasonable grounds to conduct strip search exist, SHALL
– Advise the arrested party of the authorization to conduct a strip search - It sure the better of booking in search notice – strip search is red to the person prior to the search
– ensure the arrested party is reread their rights to counsel prior to the strip surge being conducted and ensure they are provided a reasonable opportunity to speak to counsel before the search commences
– provide the arrested party the opportunity to speak toCounsel prior to the strip search commencing
– read the audio privacy notice prior to the phone call to counsel
– escort to use the phone, give audio privacy, but maintain visual for safety
– In rare circumstances, where the officer in charge believes that there are safety concerns that would prohibit the officer from allowing the arrested party access to counsel prior to the strip search, shall explain on video to the arrested party and not the reason in the Memo book
-Ensure the deferred call to counsel notice be read by the officer in charge and noted in the booking in search template if required
Were reasonable grounds do not exist ensure a strip search is not conducted

OIC
Upon being consulted regarding a body cavity search shall
—Determine whether the search is appropriate, given the circumstances
– ensure the transporting and relieving officers accompanying an accused for the purpose of a body cavity search are the same gender unless the person has self identified as a trans person and requests otherwise 
- Ensure the search is conducted by a qualified medical practitioner at a medical facility
– ensure a body cavity search template is completed
The right to search as an incident to a lawful arrest is found in common law, it has been upheld by the Supreme Court, as long as the search is conducted for a valid objective it is not conducted in an abusive fashion.
As an incident to arrest a police officer me search for
– weapons
– anything that could cause injury which includes drugs and alcohol
– anything that could assist in a persons escape
– evidence
For safety reasons, every person who is brought into a police facility under arrest shall be subject to a search

When a person has been lawfully arrested and transported to a police facility, an assessment of the risk factors shall be conducted
Where are reasonable grounds exist to conduct a strip search, a strip search shall be conducted. Where reasonable grounds do not exist for a strip search, a frisk search shall only be conducted. A strip search may be conducted if reasonable grounds are established as a result of a Frisk search first.
Officers contemplating a strip search of a person shall consider all the circumstances, including but not limited to
– The details of the current arrest
– the history of the person
– any item already located on the person during a protective or frisk search
– the demeanor or mental state of the individual
– the risks to the individual, the police, or others, associated with not performing a strip search
– the potential that the person will come into contact with other detainees, creating an Opportunity for the person to hand off contraband, weapons, etc. to another prisoner
The officer in charge cannot know the background/history/state of mind of all the prisoners that will be brought into the system on any given day
But is required to ensure their protection.
All persons who are held in custody pending a show cause hearing are deemed to be entering the prison population.
In assessing the appropriate type of search, the officer in charge shall take into account the height and safety concerns created by this situation
The fact that a person is being held for a show cause hearing and may come into contact with other persons in custody does not,
Justifier strip search
The Supreme Court has ruled that strip searches in the field will only be justified where there is a demonstrated necessity and urgency to search for weapons or objects that could be used to threaten the safety of the accused, the arresting officers or other individuals.
In this case, officers would have to show why it wouldn’t have been unsafe to wait and conduct a search at the police station.
Strip searches shall not be conducted in the field for the sole purpose of preserving evidence.
When is strip search must be conducted in the field, it will be done in a private area with only the searching officer is able to view the person being searched, where possible. When a strip search must be conducted in the field, the searching of the shell immediately notify the officer in charge upon their arrival at the police station.
The Toronto Police service recognizes that special arrangements may have to be made to accommodate trans persons.
The term trans refers to people with diverse gender identities and expressions that differ from their assigned sex at birth.
When interacting with trans persons, officers shall be sensitive to the needs and concerns with her jeopardizing officers and prisoners safety,
And the need to perform a legal and thorough search
The officer in charge with respect to gender diversity and trans inclusive policy when determining the best possible course of action in order to respect the dignity of a person being searched, the officer in charge shall
– Refer to the person in their chosen name and gender pronouns
– after discussion with the prisoner, lodge the prisoner according to their self identify gender and lodging preference
Ensure the information regarding A trans prisoners gender identity and gender history is shared on a need to know basis only with the person is directly involved in the case
– Explain to the individual the following three options of search, male officers only, female officers only, or a split search
– the office in charge shall be guided by the preference of the individual to be searched, in terms of the gender of the person conducting the search

Items of religious significance shall be treated
With respect and handled appropriately
When handling the item of religious significance, member shall be cognizant of human rights in unless circumstances make it impracticable to do so, comply with the process below, having regard for the
– Immediate risk of injury
– immediate risk of escape
– immediate risk of destruction of evidence
– safety of the member
– safety of the person
– safety of the public
The following process shall be followed with handling an item of religious significance
– Members shall advise the person if an item of religious significance will be removed, the reason the item is being removed, and provide the person with the opportunity to remove the item themselves if self removal does not pose a potential risk of safety/injury to the person or member
– When practical, members shall use gloves when handling an item of religious significance
– when practicable, member Shell facility the replacement of an item of religious significance as soon as possible when the item is removed and help for any purpose and is not being immediately return to that person
– member shall place an item of religious significance in a separate property bag (In general, it is acceptable to store items of religious significance together in one property bag)
– Sealed property bag containing an item of religious significance may be sealed within the main property bag when the person is being transported or held for a show cause hearing
The Service has a responsibility to ensure the safety of all persons who come into police custody and the safety of the service members
To ensure a reasonable level of safety, this procedure set out the standards of care and transportation, booking, lodging and monitoring of the prisoners
Persons in custody
– officer in charge notification mandatory:
– When transporting a prisoner who requires priority and booking
– with a person in custody requires medical attention
– upon arrival at a police station with a person in custody
– when entering or leaving a detention facility with a person in custody
– when receiving a person or lodging police cells
– When in doubt regarding the contents of the medication container, or if the prison request medication in excess of the prescribed dosage, or the prisoner exhibit signs of alcohol or drug consumption in the booking hall or detention area Monitoring system equipment malfunctions
Audio/video equipment has been installed in central lock ups in booking Halls
– To monitor and record the condition of persons in police custody and service members
– to ensure their safety
– for court purposes
When accessing, storing, viewing or duplicating any electronically recorded material
A member showed never apply a police seal or other similar device to any videotape, DVD/CD or the associated storage case
A young person under 18 years of age may be lodged in a divisional sale only,
– To prevent injury or to protect others from aggressive behavior and
– when there is no adult present in the cells
– when there is an adult present in the cells and there is adequate space to isolate the young person from the adult
The decision to permit the retention of religious or personal items rest with
The officer in charge based on an evaluation of the associated safety risks
Duty to accommodate persons with disabilities
– the service has a duty to accommodate persons with disabilities under
The Ontario human rights code and the accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities act. Therefore, persons with a disability requiring the aid of an assistive device should be permitted to keep their device while in custody.
When required, 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. Assessments regarding the removal of an assistive device shall be made on a case by case basis. Member shall also consider all available accommodation options when making their assessment i.e. placing the person in a cell by themselves.
The determination regarding the removal of a persons assistive device while they are in custody shall be reassessed should circumstances regarding their custody change
Members should be cognizant that persons requiring the aid of an assistive device may have an emotional as well as a physical attachment to the device is your treat assistive devices with respect at all times
Members – when transporting a person in custody shall,
– Using only those handcuffs, leg irons and other restraining devices authorized by the chief of police, place a person in handcuffs using the approved bidder and utilize the double lock mechanism where possible in order to
– prevent the escape of a person in custody
– control the violent activities of a person in custody
* What did Costa not use, be prepared to justify this decision
Where the police vehicle has no screen,
The person shall be placed in the right rear seat. If an escort is available the escort shall occupy the left rear seat
When transporting a prisoner prior to departure,
Advise the communications operator of the destinations, the gender identity and age of the person, is the odometer reading.
When transporting a prisoner who, due to their mental, physical or emotional condition, requires priority in the booking and processing to decrease the likelihood of a confrontation, health or safety risk Shell
Request the communications operator to notify the officer in charge of the station to watch the prisoner is being transported and attend the station and put the prisoner as soon as practicable
Police officer
Arrival at the police station
Advise the officer in charge
-known or suspected suicidal tendencies
– violent tendencies
– serious medical conditions
-assistive devices
– safety concerns
– injuries
-emotional disturbance; any known mental illness or developmental disability
Ash medication, or whether any medication has been administered
– impairment due to alcohol or drugs
Where a person in custody exhibit violent behavior, or threatens or attempts suicide, and it is believed that the persons master name index (MNI) in criminal numerical index (CNI) file should include a ”caution flag” shall
Add the information to the remarks field is the persons MNI
Records management services – operations (RMS) will receive an ad applicable information to CPIC
Where a person in custody has provided a false name or identification shall update the information in the MNI and all other relevant records as soon as possible
Where are the chosen name of a trans person aligns with their gender and lived identity but does not match their identification documents Shelton sure the persons chosen name and pronouns are constantly used in compliance with procedure 01–02 appendix C
Who forwards the completed T.P.S 300 to the detective sergeant, at 24:00 each day or as close as practicable
The booker
It is crucial that a prisoners movement in and out of the cells be recorded in the arrest booking/cell management screen
In the event that an incident occurs in the cells, property a video evidence management unit will rely on this information to locate the relevant recordings
All activity in the cell area including the complete lodging of the prisoner will be recorded on
The DAMS
Who designates the secure area to store the property of prisoners effects
The Unit Commander
Booking officer
With a person in custody has soiled their clothing with bodily fluids i.e. vomit, urine, shall arrange for replacement clothing as soon as possible
Booking officer – with our prisoners lodged in the police cell Shall
Use a target of 30 minutes between physical cell checks having regard for all the circumstances during the tour of duty and we notify the officer in charge of any change in condition of persons in custody
Booker duties
Awaken intoxicated persons a minimum of every four (4) hours but more frequently if circumstances require
Booker do you line when receiving a request for access to prescribe medication for the person in custody Shall
– Inspect the medication container and ensure the patient’s name on the medication container label matches the person
- if there is a discrepancy, call the pharmacy and ask whether they accept the legal name or chosen name when filling prescriptions for gender diverse or trans persons
– There is only one type of pill in the medication container
– the container label in Clinton still not appear to have been tampered with
-the medication container label is legible
-the expiry date on the medication container label has not passed, if applicable
*Ensure the medication is dispensed in accordance with the directions and warning labels on the medication container label
Booker
Where did doubt regarding the contents of the medication container, or the prisoner request medication in access to the prescribed dosage, or if the prisoner exhibit signs of alcohol or drug consumption shall
Notify the officer in charge and consult with the prescribing physician or another physician at a medical facility
When the person in custody is a young person
Ensure a parent, legal guardian, adult relative, adult friend, or spouse is notified without delay and requested to attend the Station
Upon determining the detention of the person is necessary the officer in charge of Shall
- ensure the investigation is continued by the arresting officer and/or by the Appropriate Det. personnel
- Ensure the front line officers are returned to active duty as soon as practicable
- All the permit the following individuals to interview a person in custody
– police officers involved in the investigation
– defense counsel –
– members of law-enforcement or government agencies involved in the investigation, at the request of the investigating officer
– Crown attorney or assistant
– a parent, relative, spouse, Or adult friend(Young person only)
– Spouse or immediate relative (at the conclusion of investigation only) - a consular official, Where the person in custody is a foreign national as defined the procedure 04–13
Officer in charge
Upon the completion of investigation shall
– Ensure the applicable eReports the arrest booking/cell management screen have been properly completed and the required documents have been scanned and attached to the original eReport
End with the person in custody is a young person, ensure the YCJA Parent Is completed and served at the station whenever possible
– release or continue to detain the person in compliance with the applicable procedures
It is the responsibility of the officer in charge to ensure that all members responsible for monitoring the condition of persons in police cells are made aware of any pertinent information regarding the subject/person including
– Known or suspected Suicidal Tendencies
– violent tendencies
– serious medical conditions
– assistive devices
– safety concerns
– injuries
– emotional disturbance, any known mental illness or developmental disability
- medication, or Whether any medication has been administered
– impairment due to alcohol or drugs
Individual suspected of having suicidal or violent tendencies or serious medical conditions are more closely monitored and checked as frequently as possible
Trans persons are lodged in compliance with appendix E
It is the officer in charge his responsibility to ensure that the transporting officers in the officer in charge of the receiving facility is made aware of any known issues regarding the health and safety of the prisoners including
– known or suspected suicidal tendencies
– Violent tendencies
– serious medical condition
– injuries
– assistive devices
- safety concerns
– emotional disturbance, any new mental illness or developmental disability
– medication or whether any medication has been administered
– impairment due to alcohol or drugs

Officer in charge
When a prisoner claims to be a methadone patient shall ensure that such persons are informed that their prescribed dosage can only be obtained
– following release from custody, or
– if remanded in custody By request to corrections staff and after corrections staff have consulted with the prescribing doctor.
When the prisoner complains of symptoms associated with the non-receipt of their prescription, shall ensure
– Medical advice i.e. telehealth Ontario is sought, where the person is transported to a hospital for assessment by a doctor for a short term health risks
– while in police custody, such persons are not transported for treatment at any place other than a hospital
– if the person is transported to a hospital, That staff are advised the purpose of the visit is not to receive their prescribed dosage
– the results are noted in the crown brief, the arrest booking/Cell management screen and the prisoner transportation report
Officer in charge
If an incident occurs in an area being monitored and recorded by the DAMS shall 
– Ensure that assistance is immediately rendered and that the incident is dealt with in the appropriate manner
–once the incident has been resolved, it is determined that the recording should be retained, notify PVEMU to
Retrieve and preserve the relevant Security recording
– ensure the incident, along with a notation that the recording has been preserved, is made in the appropriate arrest booking/Cell management screen and the UCMR
Case manager
When a person is lawfully held in custody and an investigation is initiated shall
– Conduct a thorough investigation and advise the officer in charge of any information pertaining to the release or detention of the person
– insure front line officers are return to active duty as soon as possible
Detective Sgt
The detective sergeant shall ensure an investigation is commenced in relation to the last drink information received on the TPS 300, when required
The unit commander Within charge of a unit equipped with cells shall
– Designate a secure area for storage of returnable prisoners property that is inaccessible to any person lodged in the cells
– ensure compliance with the requirement to perform and record cell checks in the arrest booking/cell management screen
When attending a crime scene were a risk of contact with blood or bodily fluid does exists, members shall exercise extreme caution and use universal precautions. These include
Wary of disposable examination gloves, using waterless antiseptic wash, or head wipes, and using a disposable one way air valve for mouth to mouth respiration.
Where it is suspected or known that a person is a carrier of an air-Bourne transmitted disease such as tuberculosis members
-shall when at a police station, place the person in an area where adequate ventilation exists. Members shall not place a person suspected or known to have tuberculosis or other airborne transmitted communicable diseases in an area with little or no ventilation, such as interview rooms
DAS should wear a surgical mask when in close contact with the person and when transporting the person to a police station or other location. Where possible, the infected person should also be asked to wear a surgical mask when in close contact with other individuals. If surgical masks are not available or the infected person refuses to wear a mask, members shall transport the person as the sole occupant of a compartment of a prisoner transport vehicle, or, if not available, with a window of the police vehicle open
Officers should consider the possibility that illness may be drug related and be mindful that,
Under certain circumstances, a prisoner may have unknowingly consumed a drug E.g GHB
Following services to help the officer in charge of making a determination as to whether a prisoner is a need a further medical treatment
Telehealth Ontario provides a quick easy access to qualified health professional which is a registered nurse who can assess the symptoms of the prisoner and offer advice as to whether the individual is in need of immediate hospital care.
Ontario regional poison information Center, – sick kids hospital can provide information regarding drug interactions, and potential overdose information
______________ has the final determination whether to accept the individual at the police facility
Officer in charge
Individuals who have taken hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, etc. shall be monitored more closely for at least
Three (3) hours from the time the drug was taken
Prisoners housed in divisional cells or lock ups should be placed opposite each other where possible
This can provide the opportunity for one prisoner to give early warning of illness, suicide, or self injury involving another prisoner
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
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 over time.
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome AWS is characterized by physical and mental symptoms that can occur after a person discontinuous 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 experienced problems with alcohol withdrawal in the past.
Time-Stamp
Is important to determining the last consumption of alcohol in assessing the onset of AWS 
AWS
Mild symptoms
– Tremors
– anxiety
- Sleep disturbance
- Sweating
- over responsive reflexes
- nausea/vomiting
Mild symptoms can occur within 24 hours after discontinuance it should subsided within 48 hours
AWS
Moderate symptoms
– Intensified mild symptoms
– rapid breathing
– racing heart rate
– education
Moderate symptoms can occur within 24 to 36 hours after discontinuance it should subside within 48 hours
AWS
Severe symptoms
– Severely intensified mild and or moderate symptoms
– hallucinations
– seizures
– disorientation
– abnormally high fever
Severe symptoms get occur within 48 hours after discontinuance and/or after a decrease in consumption of alcohol aching cause a persons condition to deteriorate to a very serious condition known as delirium tremens (DT’s) .
Symptoms of DTs usually occur 48 hours to 72 hours after discontinuance and include:
– profoundly intensified mild, moderate, and/or severe symptoms.
If left untreated, DTs could result in death.
– The time frames for the onset of AWS symptoms have been generalized. Symptoms occurring outside of the time frames (before and after) must still be considered e.g. seizures me present between 12 to 60 hours after a person/consumption of alcohol.
A diabetic suffering reaction from low blood sugar will exhibit behavior normally apparent in an intoxicated person such as
Confusion, unsteadiness, profuse perspiration, or other unusual behavior.
In such cases, a diabetic shall be given a soft drink containing sugar, sweetened orange juice, chocolate bar or candy containing sugar. After consuming the item, the diabetic must be immediately transported to the nearest hospital
Positional asphyxia
Member should be aware that certain restraint positionS might compromise heart and lung functions increasing the risk of death. Unless circumstances make it possible, persons should be restrained in a sitting position while being closely watched. Use of the sitting position permits easier breathing in cardiac function, while affording good positional control over the individual.
Excited delirium is a condition that can be caused by drug or alcohol intoxication, psychiatric illness or a combination of both. Symptoms displayed by individuals suffering from this condition may include any combination of
– Abnormal tolerance to pain
– abnormal tolerance to pepper spray
– unexpected physical strength
– violence towards others
– Shelley
– sweating, fever, heat intolerance
– sudden calm after frenzied activity
– bizarre or aggressive behavior
– Impaired thinking
– disorientation
– Acute onset of paranoia
– hallucinations
– panic
Individuals exhibiting the symptoms of excited delirium must always be treated as suffering from a medical emergency and one secured, be transported to hospital for examination. Do you live because of their inclination to violence in extreme exertion, individuals Exhibiting the symptoms of excited delirium are often restrained for their own protection and the protection of others.
Members shall not inject any medication into a prisoner and under no circumstances shall a medication container be given to the prisoner
Requests for injectable insulin, transition related hormones and similar medications require treatment by physician.
A person taken into custody has in their possession an Epinephrine auto injector, which has been prescribed for them, and experiences a severe allergic reaction, they shall be immediately provided with their epinephrine auto injector to self administer
Where a person is unable to self administer the auto injector, member shall administer it to them in accordance with the instructions on the device and/or first aid training
The person shall be transported to the hospital by Toronto paramedic services immediately following the injection.
Any member accidentally injected with Epinephrine Not prescribed for them, shall be immediately transported to the hospital
If prescription medication is in pill form,
The prisoner may be handed the appropriate dosage in compliance with this procedure
Methadone is a synthetic opioid used as a replacement therapy for narcotic addiction
Treatment is obtained only by prescription and the prescribe dosage varies between individuals. The short – term 24 to 36 hours effects of abstinence from methadone by a patient are not life – threading, although the patient may show signs of anxiety
Individuals who bring a prescribed dosage of liquid methadone with them into custody (called a Carry) Shall not be given the medication. The risk of in adulterated sample being brought into custody presents too great a health danger to allow such dosages to be consumed by prisoners.
Pregnant persons who require methadone treatment Should be treated at hospital regardless of the dispensed form of methadone. The officer in charge should make arrangements where possible for the issue of a prescription by the originating physician.
Methadone clearly labeled and sealed will be
Refrigerated and returned to the prisoner upon released from custody
Male Young persons/prisoners will be
Held at 14 division
Female young persons/prisoner will be
Held at 23 Division
Accused young persons must be fingerprinted and photographed prior to be lodged at any lock up for young persons.
Court services 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
The Toronto Police service recognizes the charter of rights and freedoms violation arising from the videotaping of individuals in custody using the toilet facilities
And has adopted the use of privacy shields
If a person declines the use of a privacy shield
The booker or accompanying officer shall make a notation in there memo book
When did I am the issuance of a privacy shield the officer/Booker shall
– Consult with the officer in charge
– advise the person of the reason for not issuing the privacy shield
– make a notation in there memo book including the justification
The issuance of a privacy shield may be denied for safety reasons if it can be proven that there are specific overriding safety concerns that cannot be resolved.
The chief of police has designated all police officers holding the rank of
Sgt/Det., or a higher rank as an officer in charge
Police officers who are required to testify as an officer in charge must state in their evidence that they have been designated by
The chief of police.
A letter of the services letterhead indicating such authorization is available at all court offices it must be produced when requested in court.
When a person under arrest is being released unconditionally at the station
The officer in charge shall be the releasing officer. In all other circumstances, the arresting officer shall release the person when appropriate to do so
When releasing a person on a form 9 or a form 10
Ensure they have been served with the T.P.S 493
When releasing a person shall make every effort to ensure the safety of that person given
The age, gender or condition of the person and the time and location of release
When releasing and accused from the station on sexual assault, Criminal harassment, or a intimate partner violence – related charge shall be
– The victim is immediately notified of all release conditions and the next court date of the accused 
– The victim is advised to engage in a safety plan into contact victim services for safety planning information
– the victim is advised to contact the ministry of the Attorney General’s victim/witness assistance program VWAP
– T.P.S 483 is completed
– notations of the date, time, person contacted in other details including theAttempts made to notify the victim are added as a supp, notes in memo book
– A copy of the release documents in a TPS483 or retained electronically in the designated folder on the divisions Shared drive
The T.P.S 483 in the original copy of the release documents are forwarded to the Det. Sergeant 
In regards to releases the detective sergeant Shall
Upon receipt of the release documents and completed T.P.S 483 from the officer in charge shall
– Review the completed documents
– ensure the original documents are forwarded to the appropriate case manager
Bail hearings and detention orders
Rational
The detailed instructions to the crown attorney opposing bail or recommending conditions for releases are contained in a show cause brief. It is through this brief that the crown is made aware of all aspects of the case so that proper representation can be made at the bell hearing concerning the release conditions or they continue detention of an individual.
The focus of police efforts for the purposes of Bail hearings and detention orders must be
The safety of the victim and the protection of the general public. Where a detention order cannot be justified, appropriate conditions must be sought to govern the behavior of an accused and protect the victim, witness in the community.
Bail opposition shall be considered whenever the safety of the victim, the victims dependents , or the public is believed to be at risk because of the actions of the accused person or because the nature of the crime demands it
The final decision to recommend the opposition of bail is the responsibility of the officer in charge. It all circumstances, the crown attorney shall be provided with detailed reasons supporting the continued detention of the accused person.
Case manager if an accused person is presently before the courts the case manager shall notify the unit manager managing the outstanding charge of the new arrest, court date and location if the accused person is currently before the courts in another jurisdiction, notify the agency managing the case via CPIC
The case manager should request an adjournment to the Bail hearing when there are unfinished aspects of an investigation pertaining to bail in indicate the approximate time required to complete the investigation. A justice may adjourn these proceedings for a maximum of three clear days unless the accused persons consents to a lengthier adjournment.
The unit commander, Detective Sergeant or the officer in charge can
Give permission to attend the bail hearing for serious offenses or at the request of the crown and to coordinate any witnesses being called
Organized crime enforcement - Bail & Parole
Bail and Parole is the only police facility to be designated for the purpose of having an accused person report to police. This unit is open between 9 AM and 9 PM Monday to Friday, except for statutory holidays.
The victim is informed of the right to attend the bail hearing and consideration is given to calling the victim
To testify at the bail hearing to present evidence with appropriate
Bail conditions
Shall be communicated personally to the victim as closest possible to the time Bill is granted and not delayed until the time the accused person is actually released. It is not sufficient to simply leave a message or a letter outlining the release conditions at the victim’s address. The conditions contained on the release documents shall be reported to the victim. However, Actual copies of the release documents or not to be given to the victim by the police.
When an accused person has been arrested while on an interim release – shall commence the revocation of bail process when the original offense is one of the following
– Murder or attempt murder
– any form of assault including intimate partner or sexual
– robbery you
– extortion
– threatening
– Weapons offenses
– criminal harassment or intimidations
– mischief to property where there is an attempt to intimidate
– any criminal organization or gag related activity
– drug trafficking including possession for the purpose of trafficking
* may commence the revocation of bail process for all other offenses or when the offense is one listed above, but where the only condition breached is “to attend court as required”.
Detective sergeant
Will always ensure the original documents are forwarded to the appropriate case manager
Officer in charge
Upon receipt of a license, registration certificate, authorization or other document enabling the acquisition or possession of a firearm or weapon or travel documents, including the passport from the accused person surrendering these items as part of bail conditions shall
*Notify the case manager that the accused person has complied with the applicable bail conditions.
Arrest warrants
Rationale
Anyone who, on reasonable grounds, believes that a person has committed an offense may lay an information in writing and under oath before a Justice.
If the justice considers that a case for doing so is made out, the justice will issue either a summons or a warrant for the arrest of the accused to compel the accused to attend before a Justice for the territorial division to answer to the charge
Types of arrest warrants
A warrant to arrest is a written order signed by a judge, justice of the peace, or coroner, which directs peace officers within the territorial jurisdiction to apprehend the person named or described therein.
The “public interest” may include
– The accused has flood do you like
– the accused is evading capture
– danger to the public
– danger to the victim and/or witness
– nature and/or seriousness of the offense
– all attempts to locate the suspect have been exhausted
Persons arrested on a warrant in the first must be presented to the court for a bail hearing Unless the word was endorsed by the issuing justice authorizing the release of the arrested person by an officer in charge. The officer in charge retains the discretion to release with the warrant is endorsed
A warrant of committal may be used by the court upon the conviction of an accused for an offense. It directs police officers to arrest the named/described individual and generally, in default of payment of monetary penalty set by the court, deserve a period of time in jail.
Warrants of committal also include warrants issued for criminal convictions, small claims court words, federal/provincial parole violations, immigration and refugee protection act in provincial matters such as the Family Responsibility Act, The trespass to property act, safe streets act, and the highway traffic act. Persons arrested solely on words of committal are not to be brought before the court. They are to be processed according to the instructions contained within the body of the warrant.
A bench warrant is an arrest warrant in Form 7 issued by a justice having jurisdiction when it accused has failed to attend Court
– When directed by summons, appearance notice, promise to appear, recognizance entered before an officer in charge, judicial interim release or
– when directed by the court to return a subsequent date
When a person is arrested pursuant to the Superior Court bench warrant, the court services unit at Superior Court shall be advised forth with by telephone and email regarding the following information
– name of the accused newly
- Date of birth
– charge
– date of issue of the bench words
In the case of a bench warrant issued for drug charges, the person must be taken to old city hall courts for a show cause hearing.
Bench warrant – fail to appear or additional charge being laid
If a fail to appear or additional charge is laid in relation to the execution of a bench warrant issued by the superior Court of Justice, the new charge will be heard in the Ontario court of justice. However, the individual must appear at the superior Court of the bench warrant before any other court appearance for new or additional chargers.
In circumstances where The Superior Court is not sitting, a reman to the next city date of the Superior Court Shelby site at the bail hearing.
In the case of a person appearing on Toronto police service charges but it’s also wanted on a warrant held by another jurisdiction, A T.P.S 178 shall be completed and given to a court officer at the Superior Court.
Members shall make a prominent notation or the confidential Crown envelope to ensure that the person is not released until appearances have been made in both courts.
When a search warrant has been executed, the officer completing the 5.2 and attending a report to justice hearing may include:
– affiant of the search warrant
– case manager
– exhibit officer
– seizing officer
In all instances where property, including cash, is seized as proceeds of crime or offense – related property, officers shall contact the
Organized crime enforcement – Finacial Crimes – asset forfeiture as soon as possible
In circumstances where it is necessary to detain property beyond one year, and application for continued detention shall be made before a superior court justice.
Search applications will be made through the office of the Crowns attorney.
If a justice refuses to sign a 5.2 or recognize the common informant status shall
– Request that the reason be given on record
– notify the case manager by email of the refusal and request that the seizing officer attend in person
– complete a T.P.S 649 outlining the circumstances and submit to the unit commander through the next level Supervisor
Death investigations
Supervisory officer attendance mandatory for
– Suicide, possible sudden death, unnatural sudden death, suspicious death or suspected Homicide
– sudden unexpected death, apparent suicide, accident where the only witness at the time of death or the finding of the body is an intimate Partner, past or present.
Death investigations
divisional Det. attendance mandatory for
– Death of a child under five
– an unexpected death of a child
– unnatural sudden-death
– sudden unexpected death, apparent suicide or accident were the only witness or person present at the time of death or the finding of the body is an intimate partner, past or present
Death investigations
Supervisory officer notification mandatory for
– Attempt suicide
– unable to confirm/establish identity of the deceased person
–unable to determine next of kin
– unable to notify the next of kin in person
– request by another police service to notify the next of kin
No person, except a qualified medical practitioner, has the authority to pronounce a person dead. The only exceptions are
– Death appears obvious due to decomposition, decapitation transaction, gross Rigamortus, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents, or a grossly chard body
– A base hospital physician has declared death through consultation with an on scene paramedic.
When investigating a sudden death in the emergency department of a hospital shall ensure,
As part of the investigation the hospital staff and other caregivers have not intentionally interfered with or altered the body in such a way as to compromise the evidence of the investigation
A SOCO shall not be assigned to death investigations involving
The sudden, unexpected death of a child
The death of a child under five years of age
A suspicious death or suspected Homicide
When a death occurs on TTC property, and FIS investigator or a SOCO (with approval from FIS) will photograph the scene
Request FIS to fingerprint and photograph the deceased if
– Any outstanding criminal warrants exist
– an active criminal record is found
– the identification of the deceased is in question
When investigating a death resulting from a scuba diving accident shall
Request attendance of the marine unit
A finding of drowning is rarely based on definitive autopsy findings.
Information from the initial responder is therefore often critical in these cases in determining the cause and manner of death
When responding to a rail – related attempt suicide or death on TTC property shall
– Ensure the electrical power is turned off before approaching the track level
– make every effort to restore subway service as soon as practicable
– – – undo subway delays caused safety concerns and a tremendous inconvenience to the TTC and the public
What investigating an attempt suicide/suicide by aparent gas poisoning
The TFS, local utilities, and the ministry of the environment are equipped to remove such hazards as natural gas, carbon monoxide etc.
Consider the notification in attendance of Emergency Management & public order – explosive disposal unit (EDU)
When investigating a death attributed to consumer products shall notify
Health Canada, consumer product safety.
Consumer products may include such things as children’s play things and equipment, flammable items, sports equipment, household and garden items, dangerous household chemical products, and Charcoal products
Items such as illicit drugs or drug related paraphernalia
These items create a high risk situation for all involved and should never accompany the body sent for post Mortem examination, except in cases of homicides and criminally – suspicious deaths.
True or false
Bodies should always be transported and stored in the supine (face up) positions pending post Mortem examination to avoid introducing artifacts which may obscure post Mortem findings
True
