Special Investigations Unit 13-16 Flashcards
Who may act as the Chief’s SIU designate
Uniform Senior Officer – authorized by the Chief of Police
Duty Senior Officer – (TPOC)
Unit Commander – (PRS) (for administrative investigations)
Who acts as the Chiefs designate in SIU investigations if the matter is an Administrative investigation into the policies of or services provided by the Service, or the conduct of police officers
Unit Commander PRS
Who will direct the services response to the SIU
The Chief’s SIU designate`
In cases where the SIU mandate may be invoked, who shall be responsible for immediately notifying the Chief’s SIU Designate
The Supervisory Officer – TPOC shall be responsible for
immediately notifying the Chief’s SIU Designate
Who authorizes entry in to a crime scene where the SIU mandate has been invoked
No one shall enter the scene with out prior approval from the SIU
What is the primary importance at all incidents (regarding involved parties)
The medical assistance necessary for the safety and well–being of all injured parties remains the primary
importance in all incidents.
If there is risk to the public or a lack of immediate action that may jeopardize evidence who may collect the evidence without approval from the SIU
Service members
When may a service firearm be turned over to the SIU
Only in the presence of the SIU investigator and the Chiefs SIU designate
In exigent circumstances who may seize a pistol from an injured officer
A supervisory officer
In instances involving Service firearms (other than a pistol), who shall unload the firearm
The police officer discharging the firearm shall unload the firearm in the presence of an SIU investigator, the Chief’s SIU Designate
What may an SIU investigator seize without warrant
The SIU has the authority to seize any police–issued equipment, without warrant, that is relevant to an SIU
investigation
Can a SIU investigator seize any items they wish
Any other items (not service issued) can only be seized by consent or by search warrant
How shall a TPS vehicle be transported when seized for an SIU investigation
By Departmental tow
Where shall a TPS vehicle be transported when seized for an SIU investigation
To a secure service garage
Who removes the workstation and or radio from the police vehicle that has been seized by the SIU
Telecom Services will remove the equipment only in the presence of the SIU investigator unless the SIU consents to not be present
If an officer has service issued or personal property in a vehicle that is being seized by the SIU can that property be removed by the officer at any time
No, only in the presence of the SIU investigator, it can be removed at the scene
If an interior of a service vehicle must be subjected to a forensic examination where may the vehicle be towed
CFS or a secure service garage
If an interior of a service vehicle must be subjected to a forensic examination do the workstation or radio equipment need to be removed
No equipment shall be removed from the
Service vehicle unless agreed to by the SIU investigator in conjunction with the Duty Senior Officer and/or the
Chief’s SIU Designate
Who releases information to the media regarding an SIU investigation
Information released about the incident shall only be made by the SIU, unless otherwise
authorized by the SIU.
Who has priority to interview witnesses and collection of evidence in relation to a criminal investigation
The SIU
If an investigation may conflict with an SIU investigation who must clear the investigation
The chief’s SIU designate
How shall an officer be notified regarding their status in an SIU investigation
In writing
When must an officer attend an SIU interview
When advised in writing of their status and properly requested
in person
How long does an officer have to attend an SIU interview and respond to the questions asked
When properly notified a member shall attend for an investigative interview with the SIU and shall answer all questions immediately, or
within twenty four (24) hours if appropriate grounds for delay exist.
Is a police officers preference for a particular counsel a justifiable excuse for unreasonable delay in attending a SIU interview
A police officer’s preference for a particular counsel is not a justifiable excuse for unreasonable delay in attending interviews or for providing the required notes.
When must an officers notes be completed in relation to an SIU investigation
The notes made shall be
completed by the end of the officer’s tour of duty, except where excused by the Chief of Police.
At an time can there be a delay in completing notes for the SIU investigation
Exceptions may be made in cases where there are bona fide medical reasons for not completing the notes
Who can excuse officers from completing their notes with respect to a SIU investigation
Only the Chief’s SIU Designate can excuse officers from
immediately completing their notes with respect to SIU investigations.
Can the SIU get a copy of the UFR Form 1
No, it may only be viewed with the consent of the subject officer
Can a subject officers notes be given to the SIU
Only with the consent of the subject officer
Can a witness officers notes be given to the SIU
Yes, only upon proper designation, no later than 24 hours
Who determines the roles (only) of the involved officers
Supervisory officer on scene
Who must be notified about an incident which may cause the SIU to invoke their mandate
Supervisory officer TPOC
OIC
brief the Chiefs SIU designate with the details of the incident
How may witness officers be transported to the station
Each of the involved officers are transported separately to a designated unit
When does the administrative review begin (in relation to an SIU investigation)
With the arrival of a supervisory officer
How shall officers be separated at the station during an SIU incident
By placing them in separate offices, where practicable
