Special Investigations Unit 13-16

Question 1

Who may act as the Chief’s SIU designate

Answer 1

 Uniform Senior Officer – authorized by the Chief of Police
 Duty Senior Officer – (TPOC)
 Unit Commander – (PRS) (for administrative investigations)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Unit Commander PRS

Question 3

Who will direct the services response to the SIU

Answer 3

The Chief’s SIU designate`

Question 4

In cases where the SIU mandate may be invoked, who shall be responsible for immediately notifying the Chief’s SIU Designate

Answer 4

The Supervisory Officer – TPOC shall be responsible for

immediately notifying the Chief’s SIU Designate

Question 5

Who authorizes entry in to a crime scene where the SIU mandate has been invoked

Answer 5

No one shall enter the scene with out prior approval from the SIU

Question 6

What is the primary importance at all incidents (regarding involved parties)

Answer 6

The medical assistance necessary for the safety and well–being of all injured parties remains the primary
importance in all incidents.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Service members

Question 8

When may a service firearm be turned over to the SIU

Answer 8

Only in the presence of the SIU investigator and the Chiefs SIU designate

Question 9

In exigent circumstances who may seize a pistol from an injured officer

Answer 9

A supervisory officer

Question 10

In instances involving Service firearms (other than a pistol), who shall unload the firearm

Answer 10

The police officer discharging the firearm shall unload the firearm in the presence of an SIU investigator, the Chief’s SIU Designate

Question 11

What may an SIU investigator seize without warrant

Answer 11

The SIU has the authority to seize any police–issued equipment, without warrant, that is relevant to an SIU
investigation

Question 12

Can a SIU investigator seize any items they wish

Answer 12

Any other items (not service issued) can only be seized by consent or by search warrant

Question 13

How shall a TPS vehicle be transported when seized for an SIU investigation

Answer 13

By Departmental tow

Question 14

Where shall a TPS vehicle be transported when seized for an SIU investigation

Answer 14

To a secure service garage

Question 15

Who removes the workstation and or radio from the police vehicle that has been seized by the SIU

Answer 15

Telecom Services will remove the equipment only in the presence of the SIU investigator unless the SIU consents to not be present

Question 16

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

Answer 16

No, only in the presence of the SIU investigator, it can be removed at the scene

Question 17

If an interior of a service vehicle must be subjected to a forensic examination where may the vehicle be towed

Answer 17

CFS or a secure service garage

Question 18

If an interior of a service vehicle must be subjected to a forensic examination do the workstation or radio equipment need to be removed

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Who releases information to the media regarding an SIU investigation

Answer 19

Information released about the incident shall only be made by the SIU, unless otherwise
authorized by the SIU.

Question 20

Who has priority to interview witnesses and collection of evidence in relation to a criminal investigation

Answer 20

The SIU

Question 21

If an investigation may conflict with an SIU investigation who must clear the investigation

Answer 21

The chief’s SIU designate

Question 22

How shall an officer be notified regarding their status in an SIU investigation

Answer 22

In writing

Question 23

When must an officer attend an SIU interview

Answer 23

When advised in writing of their status and properly requested
in person

Question 24

How long does an officer have to attend an SIU interview and respond to the questions asked

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

Is a police officers preference for a particular counsel a justifiable excuse for unreasonable delay in attending a SIU interview

Answer 25

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.

Question 26

When must an officers notes be completed in relation to an SIU investigation

Answer 26

The notes made shall be

completed by the end of the officer’s tour of duty, except where excused by the Chief of Police.

Question 27

At an time can there be a delay in completing notes for the SIU investigation

Answer 27

Exceptions may be made in cases where there are bona fide medical reasons for not completing the notes

Question 28

Who can excuse officers from completing their notes with respect to a SIU investigation

Answer 28

Only the Chief’s SIU Designate can excuse officers from

immediately completing their notes with respect to SIU investigations.

Question 29

Can the SIU get a copy of the UFR Form 1

Answer 29

No, it may only be viewed with the consent of the subject officer

Question 30

Can a subject officers notes be given to the SIU

Answer 30

Only with the consent of the subject officer

Question 31

Can a witness officers notes be given to the SIU

Answer 31

Yes, only upon proper designation, no later than 24 hours

Question 32

Who determines the roles (only) of the involved officers

Answer 32

Supervisory officer on scene

Question 33

Who must be notified about an incident which may cause the SIU to invoke their mandate

Answer 33

Supervisory officer TPOC
OIC
brief the Chiefs SIU designate with the details of the incident

Question 34

How may witness officers be transported to the station

Answer 34

Each of the involved officers are transported separately to a designated unit

Question 35

When does the administrative review begin (in relation to an SIU investigation)

Answer 35

With the arrival of a supervisory officer

Question 36

How shall officers be separated at the station during an SIU incident

Answer 36

By placing them in separate offices, where practicable