Special Investigations Unit

Question 1

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 ________________________.

Answer 1

the Duty Senior Officer - TPOC (Duty Senior Officer) and the Deputy Chief of Police (Deputy Chief) of the Command involved.

Question 2

The Duty Senior Officer shall be responsible for notifying the _____________________.

Answer 2

Chief’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) On-Call Designate.

Question 3

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designate Duties Relating to SIU Investigations

The Chief of Police has authorized the following senior officers to act in this role: (2)

Answer 3

• Uniform Senior Officer - authorized by the Chief of Police

- Duty Senior Officer

Question 4

_____________________shall have custody of the Administrative Investigation into the policies of or services provided by the Service and the conduct of police officers, as directed by s. 11 of O. Reg. 267/10.

Answer 4

Professional Standards Support (PSS)

Question 5

The SIU will communicate all requests directly to the Chief of Police. The __________shall direct all officers in relation to the SIU requests.

Answer 5

PSS - SIU Liaison Section

Question 6

In accordance with O. Reg. 267/10, Witness Officers, when properly designated as such, shall attend for an investigative interview with the SIU and shall answer all questions immediately, or within ________ if appropriate grounds for delay exist.

Answer 6

twenty four (24) hours

Question 7

Memorandum books shall be completed in compliance with Procedure 13–17 and delivered to the_____________________ upon the completion of a tour of duty. Exceptions may be made in cases where there are bona fide medical reasons for not completing the notes. Only the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designate can excuse officers from immediately completing their notes with respect to SIU investigations.

Answer 7

Officer in Charge (OIC)

Question 8

Officer in Charge

When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall (4)

Answer 8

• ensure the OIC – TPOC is notified
• ensure the scene and all evidence has been protected and preserved
• notify their Unit Commander
• provide ongoing assistance to the members at the scene

Question 9

Officer in Charge - TPOC

When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall (2)

Answer 9

• notify the Duty Senior Officer

- ensure the Unit Commanders of all involved Subject and Witness Officers are notified of the SIU event