Uniform Internal Complaint Intake/Management

Question 1

According to procedure 13-03, who determines which unit will investigate an internal complaint?

Answer 1

Professional Standards (PRS) – Complaints Administration

Question 2

The Governing Authorities of procedure 13-03 are

Answer 2

Criminal Code
Human Rights Code
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Police Services Act
Toronto Municipal Code

Question 3

Members of the TPS may initiate a conduct complaint about a police officer in what manner?

Answer 3

Civilian members in general and police officers of equal or lesser rank by way of TPS 649 to the subject officer’s supervisor
A civilian supervisor that directly manages a police officer by way of TPS 901
A supervisory officer of higher rank than a police officer by way of TPS 901

Question 4

When the circumstances of the internal conduct complaint suggest an immediate investigation is warranted, the Supervisor shall notify

Answer 4

Officer in Charge

Unit Commander, or if absent, the Duty Senior Officer - TPOC

Question 5

______________ will determine which unit will investigate an internal complaint

Answer 5

Professional Standards (PRS) – Complaints Administration

Question 6

Discriminatory and harassing behavior is offensive, degrading and illegal under what Governing Authority?

Answer 6

Ontario Human Rights Code

Question 7

A police officer who is the subject of a conduct complaint shall receive notification regarding the substance of the complaint when

Answer 7

There is evidence to support an allegation
The evidence, if believed, would constitute misconduct
A respondent officer has been identified

Question 8

Pursuant to the Police Services Act, all police officers involved in conduct complaint investigations are compelled to

Answer 8

Submit detailed statements and/or attend an investigative interview and answer questions, unless the member is simultaneously a subject of a criminal investigation arising out of the same incident.

Question 9

When initiating an internal conduct complaint against a police officer shall

Answer 9

Complete a TPS 901 and immediately forward to the subject officer’s Unit Commander

Question 10

In circumstances where a complaint is made against a Senior Officer, the applicable ___________ shall delegate a supervisor to investigate and report on the matter. The __________ shall fulfil the role of a Unit Commander in adjudicating and/or directing the resolution of these complaints.

Answer 10

Deputy Chief of Police (Deputy Chief) Deputy Chief

Question 11

Unit Commanders shall forward the completed file, including the adjudication/disposition, to _________________ within ___days.

Answer 11

PRS – Complaints Administration

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Question 12

The Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) legislates that workers are provided a ____________ .

Answer 12

safe workplace

Question 13

Member
When notified by a supervisor of being a witness to an internal conduct complaint involving a police officer shall, within _____ days, or as otherwise directed
 provide a copy of
 all relevant documents
 all memorandum book entries for the relevant tours of duty
 prepare a TPS 217 containing all information related to the circumstances of the complaint and forward to the investigating supervisor
 attend an investigative interview and respond to all questions posed that are related to the complaint in question

Answer 13

10 calendar

Question 14

Police Officer
When notified by a supervisor of being the subject of an internal conduct complaint involving a non–criminal allegation shall, within ___ _____ days, or as otherwise directed
 provide a copy of
 all relevant documents
 all memorandum book entries for the relevant tours of duty
 prepare a TPS 217 containing all information related to the circumstances of the complaint and forward to the investigating supervisor
 attend an investigative interview and respond to all questions posed that are related to the complaint in question

Answer 14

10 calendar

Question 15

When notified by a supervisor of being the subject of an internal conduct complaint involving a criminal allegation
 shall, within __________days, or as otherwise directed
 provide a copy of
 all relevant documents
 all memorandum book entries for the relevant tours of duty
 attend an investigative interview and may choose to respond to all questions posed that are related to the complaint in question
- may _________ to prepare a TPS 217 which may contain information related to the circumstances of the complaint and forward to the investigating supervisor
- When a conduct complaint has been resolved informally the subject officer shall sign the applicable section of the TPS 901.

Answer 15

10 calendar

CHOOSE

Question 16

Supervisor
When initiating an internal conduct complaint against a police officer shall complete a TPS 901 and immediately forward to the subject officer’s _____________
When the circumstances of the internal conduct complaint suggest an immediate investigation is warranted shall notify the ________, _________ , or if absent the ____________________

Answer 16

Unit Commander

Officer in Charge, Unit Commander, or if absent, the Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre.

Question 17

Investigating Supervisor
When required to investigate an internal conduct complaint shall
 provide the subject officer with a TPS 649 outlining the substance of the complaint
 record the particulars of the notification to the officer in the “Log Notes” of the TPS 901 and in their memorandum book, if applicable
 consider consulting ____________ during the investigation and when preparing the Report of Investigation if the complaint relates to the Human Rights Code

Answer 17

Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights

Question 18

The Unit Commander shall
 appoint a police officer with the minimum rank of ___________ as the Unit Complaint Co-ordinator (UCC), if applicable

When determining that the internal conduct complaint is substantiated shall
 resolve the complaint _______ , or
 impose__________

Answer 18

sergeant/detective
informally
disciplinary action

Question 19

At the conclusion of the investigation, if the subject officer’s conduct constitutes misconduct and unable to serve a TPS 951within the 6 month time period shall
 consult with _______________
 prepare a __________ detailing
 the name and particulars of the subject officer on which a notice of hearing is to be served
 a summary of the investigation
 the reason for the delay in service of a notice of hearing in relation to the 6 month time period stipulated in the PSA
 provide _______________ with a copy of the _______________

Answer 19

Professional Standards Support – Prosecution Services
Board Report
PRS – Complaints Administration
Board Report

Question 20

Prohibited Grounds means the protected grounds under the _________ for which a person cannot discriminate. These include: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status (including single status), place of origin, race, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), record of offences (in employment only), sex (including discrimination based on pregnancy and breastfeeding), and sexual orientation.

Answer 20

Ontario Human Rights Code