SIU Flashcards
In cases where the SIU mandate may be invoked, the Supervisory Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC) shall be responsible for immediately notifying the _________ and the ________ of the Command involved. The _________ shall be responsible for notifying the Chief’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) On-Call Designated Authority
Duty Senior Officer - TPOC (Duty Senior Officer) and Deputy Chief of Police (Deputy Chief) , Duty Senior Officer
Only the __________ , or in their absence, the _________ shall be responsible for notifying the SIU directly.
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority, Duty Senior Officer,
The SIU will be permitted, subject to the direction of the __________ , to seize any police–issued equipment, without warrant, that is relevant to an SIU investigation
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
In instances involving other Service firearms, the police officer discharging the firearm shall unload the firearm in the presence of an SIU investigator, and the _________________
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
The _______________ is solely responsible for coordinating the release of the Service vehicle. A departmental tow truck shall be used to tow the Service vehicle to a secure Service garage
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
Members shall not provide information to the media or participate in a media interview unless authorized by the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority or the _______________ .
Unit Commander – Corporate Communications.
officer–involved firearm discharge - unit to investigate
Professional Standards
death in police custody – other than an officer–involved firearm discharge
Homicide
allegations of sexual assault
Sex Crimes
suspect apprehension pursuit or officer–involved collision
Traffic Services
all serious injury not listed above
Professional Standards Support
The SIU will communicate all requests directly to the
Chief of Police
Should the SIU contact an officer directly, the officer shall immediately notify the _______________ .
PSS - SIU Liaison Section.
Non-Service witnesses shall be segregated and transported separately, where practicable. The _____ shall have first right to interview witnesses that relate to its mandate
SIU
Supervisor
When required to seize a Service issued firearm shall
do so only if currently certified to handle the specific firearm
do so by means of seizing ___________ .
comply with direction from the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
safely handle and secure the firearm in compliance with Procedure
the whole duty belt
Officer in Charge - TPOC
When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
notify the Duty Senior Officer
ensure the Unit Commanders of all involved Subject and Witness officials are notified of the SIU event
The decision to contact the SIU in such circumstances will be at the discretion of the __________ or ________________
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority or, in their absence, the Duty Senior Officer - Toronto Police Operations Centre.
The SIU Director may cause an investigation to be conducted if, at the time of the incident,
the official was on duty; or
the official was off-duty but
- engaged in the investigation, pursuit, detention or arrest of a person or otherwise exercised the powers of a police officer, special constable, peace officer or other prescribed person, as the case may be, whether or not the official intended to exercise such powers or identified him or herself as a person who may exercise such powers, or
- the incident involved equipment or other property issued to the official in relation to his or her duties.
The ____________ is solely responsible for the release of all equipment and documents to the SIU. Under no circumstances will equipment, documents, or memorandum books be surrendered to the SIU without the specific direction of the _____________ .
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
In cases where Service CEWs are involved, CEWs shall remain ______. The CEW information shall not be downloaded, altered, or modified, and the cartridge and battery shall not be removed. The CEW may then be turned over to the SIU, at the direction of the ______________.
holstered
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority.
In exigent circumstances, such as in the case of an injured officer, a supervisory member shall seize the CEW by means of seizing the _______, ensure it is secured and shall comply with the direction of the __________.
whole duty belt, Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority.
The ______________ is solely responsible for coordinating the release of the Service issued body worn camera. The body worn camera shall be surrendered to the _____________ or their designate and securely stored by the _____________ until the _____________ authorizes the release of the body worn camera.
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority x3
PSS - SIU Liaison Investigator
Members shall not provide information to the media or participate in a media interview unless authorized by the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority or the ___________________
Unit Commander – Corporate Communications.
The SIU will communicate all requests directly to the ________. The scheduling of all investigative interviews requested by the SIU shall be arranged through the __________.
Chief of Police
PSS - SIU Liaison Section
Members have a positive duty to comply with the SIUA. Non-compliance can result in disciplinary actions, fines, and/or ___________.
penal consequences
Members acting as a representative of the Association and offering advice to an involved officer shall
advise the _____ of their arrival at the unit
respect the duties and obligations of the involved officer in keeping with the SIUA, Wood v. Schaeffer, 2013 SCC 71, and the direction contained in this Procedure
offer advice only AFTER the involved officer has completed their notes
be advised that all communication with the involved officer is
OIC
without privilege
Members acting as the CIRT Coordinator / EFAP Liaison or a CIRT/PSV representative shall
advise the _____ of their arrival at the unit respect the duties and obligations of the involved officer, in keeping with the SIUA, Wood v. Schaeffer, 2013 SCC 71, and the direction contained in this Procedure
be advised that all communication with the involved officer is _______
OIC
without privilege
Police Officer
When involved in an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
immediately notify a ______ where the seriousness of the injury cannot initially be determined, immediate notification shall be made to a supervisory member so that the _______ can notify the SIU Director, per s. 15(1) of the IUA.
protect and preserve the scene and all evidence
ensure the original investigation that gave rise to the event is completed, subject to restrictions contained in this Procedure
write complete and independent notes, consistent with the SIUA and Wood v. Schaeffer, 2013 SCC 71.
submit their completed notes by the _______ to the ___ or ___________, unless excused by the ________________
consult with legal counsel and/or an Association representative only after their notes are completed and submitted to the ___ or ________________
not communicate directly or indirectly with any other member of the Service concerning their involvement prior to the completion of their notes and all SIU interviews
supervisory officer Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority end of their tour of duty OIC PSS SIU Liaison Investigator Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority OIC or PSS SIU Liaison Investigator
Supervisory Officer
When attending an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
take charge of the scene and determine the roles (only) of the involved officers
ensure the scene and all evidence is protected and preserved
__________ the involved officers
ensure each of the involved officers are ____________ to a designated unit, where practicable
ensure unauthorized persons do not question involved officers, unless there is an immediate medical requirement, or an urgency to locate outstanding suspects, or preserve evidence
immediately notify the ________
ensure the ____ is notified and updated on a regular basis
comply with the applicable portions of Procedures 08–01 and 08–04, if applicable
brief the ____________ with the details of the incident
segregate transported separately OIC – TPOC OIC Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
Officer in Charge - TPOC
When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
notify the ______________
ensure the Unit Commanders of all involved Subject and Witness officials are notified of the SIU event
Duty Senior Officer
Duty Senior Officer
When the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
attend the scene of the incident
determine details of the incident by consulting with supervisory officers provide details of the incident to the ______________ forthwith
In the absence of the _____________ shall assume those duties if authorized, in writing, by the ___________
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
Chief of Police
Police Officer – SIU Investigations in reference to Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigations means a police officer engaged in the execution or purported execution of duty. Off–duty events may be subject to an SIU investigation. For example, but not limited to, the following events:
where a police officer verbally identifies themselves as a police officer;
where a police officer produces police identification; where a police officer engages in an investigation;
where a police officer uses police equipment or property;
where a police officer operates a Service vehicle; or
where a police officer otherwise engages their oath of office.
The decision to contact the SIU in such circumstances will be at the discretion of the _________ or, in their absence, the _____________
Civilian members including Court Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers and Special Constables are NOT included in the definition of a police officer for the purposes of the SIU.
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority, Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre.
Officer in Charge - TPOC
When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
notify the __________
ensure the Unit Commanders of all involved Subject and Witness officials are notified of the SIU event
Duty Senior Officer
__________
officer–involved firearm discharge Specialized Criminal Investigation –
__________
death in police custody – other than an officer–involved firearm discharge
_______________________
allegations of sexual assault
__________________
suspect apprehension pursuit or officer–involved collision
_____________________
all serious injury not listed above
Professional Standards Homicide Sex Crimes Traffic Services Professional Standards Support
The SIU will communicate all requests directly to the Chief of Police. The scheduling of all investigative interviews requested by the SIU shall be arranged through the ____________.
The __________ shall direct all officers in relation to the SIU requests. Should the SIU contact an officer directly, the officer shall immediately notify the _____________
PSS - SIU Liaison Section
