05-04 Intimate Partner Violence

Question 1

Rationale
The Toronto Police Service (Service) recognizes that intimate partner violence is a serious —-problem, and is not imited or restricted by marital status, sexual orientation, occupation, ——, age or gender. The Service also views intimate partner violence as a ———crime.

Answer 1

social
vulnerability
preventable

Question 2

The goal of the Service is to:

 ——- the incidence of intimate partner violence and homicide in the community through ——— and enforcement;
 ———investigate all intimate partner violence and intimate partner incidents, and bring offenders to justice
wherever possible;
 enhance the safety of victims through prompt action including ——–to other community partners; and
 ——- effective partnerships with community support agencies to ensure a victim ——-response.

Answer 2

reduce
education
thoroughly
referrals
build
focussed

Question 3

Supervision

 Supervisory Officer ——– mandatory
 —— intimate partner violence calls
 when the suspect/accused/victim is a member of this ———–
 when the suspect/accused is a member of —–police service
 Supervisory Officer notification mandatory
 ———– or ——– notification mandatory when attending or investigating intimate partner violence and a supervisor is —– to attend
 ———Investigative office mandatory notification where reasonable grounds exist and the suspect has —– the scene

Answer 3

attendance
All
Service
another
Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI)
Officer in Charge
unable
Divisional
left

Question 4

Procedure

Calls for Service

Intimate partner violence and intimate partner incident calls for service shall be treated with the same priority as other life ——– calls. The safety of the victim and dependents requires prompt and efficient response to all calls and the
Service shall respond even when the original call for service is ——–.

Answer 4

threatening
cancelled

Question 5

Calls for Service

When a person attends a division to report intimate partner violence or an intimate partner incident the division receiving the complaint shall be responsible for the —– investigation and submission of an —–. If the offence did not occur in the division receiving the complaint, assistance may be obtained from the appropriate division to conduct the —— investigation

Answer 5

initial
eReport
follow-up

Question 6

Calls for Service

If assistance is not obtained or is not available, the division ——– the report will thoroughly investigate the allegation.

At no time shall a reportee be ——- to attend a different unit or location to report intimate partner violence or an intimate partner incident.
When responding to a third party call for service regarding intimate partner violence or an intimate partner incident, the complainant shall be interviewed to ascertain all relevant facts. The eReport shall include the information received from
the ——- party interview.

Answer 6

receiving
directed
third

Question 7

Victims and Witnesses without Legal Status

Victims and witnesses of crime shall not be asked their ——- status, unless there are ——- reasons to do so.

Answer 7

immigration
bona fide

Question 8

Charges

Police officers shall fully document their response to every intimate partner violence and intimate partner incident call, regardless of whether a criminal offence has been committed or a charge laid/an arrest made. Charges shall be laid in all cases where ———— exist and the decision to lay charges shall not be influenced by factors such as:
 m—–status of the parties;
 d—— of previous calls for police service;
 victim’s unwillingness to attend c——-;
 likelihood of obtaining a c——–;
 d——–of violence despite contrary evidence;
 fear of r———-by the accused;
 o——— of the victim/accused; and
 i———– status of the parties

Answer 8

reasonable grounds exist,
marital
disposition
court
conviction
denials
reprisals
reprisals
occupation
immigration

Question 9

When a criminal offence has been committed and no charge is laid (e.g., offender is deceased, offender has ———immunity, offender in foreign country, etc.), officers shall document the incident, event number, and reasons for no arrest/charge in an eReport.

Answer 9

diplomatic

Question 10

In addition to investigating and taking action in relation to any new criminal offence, prompt enforcement action shall be taken in all cases in which there is any breach of:
 a ——- condition;
 a Probation Order, ——- or Conditional Sentence;
 a ———-to Keep the Peace (S. 810);
 a ————-Order (Family Law Act and Children’s Law Reform Act);
 an ————- P———-Order (Family Law Act);
 the ———- to Property Act; or
 any other ———–order.

Answer 10

 a Bail condition;
 a Probation Order, Parole or Conditional Sentence;
 a Recognizance to Keep the Peace (S. 810);
 a Restraining Order (Family Law Act and Children’s Law Reform Act);
 an Exclusive Possession Order (Family Law Act);
 the Trespass to Property Act; or
 any other court order.

Question 11

Intimate Partner Violence Investigators (IPVI) shall take the lead role in all intimate partner violence investigations except in the following circumstances where:
 the incident involves an allegation of ——–, a IPVI shall be designated as the lead investigator, but shall
work in consultation with an accredited ——– investigator;
 the incident involves death, the investigation shall be assigned to ————

 cases involving criteria offences as defined in the ———— the investigation
shall be assigned to an accredited Major Case Manager; or
 the incident involves a ——- a IPVI shall be designated as the lead investigator, but shall work in
consultation with an officer assigned to ——– investigations.

Answer 11

sexual assault
sexual assault
Detective Operations – Homicide and Missing Persons Unit;
Ontario Major Case Management Manual,
young person
youth

Question 12

Domestic Violence Risk Management – Ontario Domestic Assault ———— (DVRM/ODARA)

The Domestic Violence Risk Management – Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (DVRM/ODARA) is a report that —– be completed for all intimate partner violence occurrences.
 Only an ——— IPVI, who has received the ODARA training and received a certificate from ——–
Center shall complete the DVRM/ODARA.
 Should be used as a tool to assist officers, supervisors and —— in managing intimate partner violence investigations and identifying risk factors that may exist in an intimate partner violence case.
 Victim participation in completing the DVRM is optimal and strongly ———-
- every effort should be made to improve relationships, build trust with the victim and promote victim participation,
- however, an uncooperative or incapacitated victim does not ——— you from completing the report, as other sources of information are available.
 It is important that the accredited IPVI conducting the investigation understands the purpose of each question and is able to assess and manage risk. They must make sure the victim has a good ——–of the question in order to get the required information.
 The DVRM/ODARA must be completed and in the ———-for the bail hearing

Answer 12

Risk Assessment
shall
accredited
Waypoint Health
Crowns
encouraged
preclude
understanding
crown brief

Question 13

Safety

Recognizing that the safety of victims, witnesses and police officers is a priority due to the —— inherent intimate partner violence situations, officers must use extreme caution when responding to intimate partner violence and intimate partner incident calls. A minimum of —– officers shall be dispatched to all intimate partner violence and intimate partner incident related calls for service. Officers shall remain at the scene until satisfied that the —-risk to the victim is minimized. The first officer to arrive on scene should be prepared to —- prior to the arrival of a backup officer in emergent circumstances.

Answer 13

high risk
two (2)
safety
act

Question 14

Incidents Involving a Member of a Police Service
Members shall initially consider whether the intimate partner violence situation being investigated may fall within the mandate of the ——–. If so, responding members shall comply with the relevant sections of Procedure 13–16.

All allegations arising from an intimate partner violence situation in which the suspect/accused is a member of another police service shall be reported in a timely manner to the —— of that police service by the —— of the Service division handling the investigation, or by the ——–

Answer 14

Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
Duty Officer
Unit Commander
Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (Duty Senior
Officer).

Question 15

Incidents Involving a Member of a Police Service

Intimate partner violence situations within the City of Toronto where the suspect/accused is a member of this Service will be initially investigated by the ——–division in compliance with this procedure. ———/______shall notify ———- who will assume the role of case manager. Divisional personnel shall assist PRS, as required.

Professional Standards is ———as the Service —–with other police services regarding Service member–involved intimate partner violence occurrences outside the City of Toronto, and shall be responsible for submitting a ——- in compliance with Procedures 13–02 and 13–03.

Occurrences of Service member–involved intimate partner violence outside of Canada shall be treated as allegations of ——- conduct in compliance with the relevant Procedures in Chapter 13.

Answer 15

responding
The Unit Commander / Duty Senior
Officer
Professional Standards (PRS)
designated
liaison
TPS 901
discreditable

Question 16

Police Officer

The first police officer shall be responsible for the —— and wellbeing of the victim, ——-management and ——-of the evidence and the crime scene.
1. When a person attends a division to report intimate partner violence or an intimate partner incident

 shall conduct an initial investigation
 shall complete the applicable eReport
 shall not —– the reportee to attend a different unit or location
 if the offence did not occur in the division may request the appropriate division to conduct the —— investigation
 if assistance is not available from the division in which the offence took place shall
- conduct a thorough investigation
- comply with the applicable sections of this procedure

Answer 16

safety
offender
preservation
direct
follow-up

Question 17

Police Officer

2. When attending or upon discovering intimate partner violence or an intimate partner incident shall

 ensure the safety of all persons at the scene
 conduct a thorough investigation
 request the attendance of a ——officer to an intimate partner violence call
- if a supervisory officer is unable to attend, notify a —–of all pertinent facts
- if unable to notify a IPVI, notify the ——of all pertinent facts
 make every effort to determine the ——- aggressor
 ensure medical attention is offered to all injured parties, as required
 ask the victim if —–have been sustained and note the response in the memorandum book
 note personal ——-of the victim’s injuries in the memorandum book
 ensure Toronto Paramedic Services is contacted where there is an indication of ——-or, even when
there is no visible sign of injury
 Internal injuries may cause death within ——- if not treated

Answer 17

supervisory
IPVI
Officer in Charge
dominant
injuries
observations
strangulation
seventy two (72) hours

Question 18

Police Officer

 if the victim requires or requests medical attention, offer to take the victim to a Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC)
 SA/DVCCs are located at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) and The ——- Hospital –
Birchmount Campus and General Campus. The SA/ DVCC at WCH provides sexual assault
and intimate partner violence services to persons over the age of —— who have been
sexually assaulted within the last ——– and/or are experiencing intimate partner violence. Prior to transporting or attending the WCH SA/DVCC, officers must contact the 24 hour on-call switchboard number at 416——– and press “0”. The operator will then transfer officers to the on-call SA/DVCC nurse.

Answer 18

Scarborough
fourteen (14)
thirty (30) days
323-6400

Question 19

Police Officer

 Women’s College Hospital SA/DVCC is open twenty four (24) hours / seven (7) days per week.
Patients can access services at WCH or at one (1) of their ———– mobile emergency
department sites: M———, T———, T——–, M——-Hospital, ————- Health Centre, ——- Health Sciences Centre and ——— Hospital. The sA/DVCC nurse can be reached by telephone and will arrange to see the victim at the above noted hospitals.

Answer 19

seven (7)
Mount Sinai, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Michael
Garron Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St.
Michael’s Hospital

2 Mike’s from Toronto and Joe from go up the sunny mountain along the westside

Question 20

Police Officer

 There is no longer an——– at WCH. Therefore patients who require immediate
medical assessment or treatment will need to be assessed by a physician at the closest
emergency department. The emergency department provider will contact WCH when the patient
is medically cleared. Patients who do not require emergency department services can be
transported directly to WCH.

Answer 20

Emergency Department

Question 21

Police Officer

Resources and services at a SA/DVCC include, but are not limited to:
 c——–intervention and support;
 d———- of assault history;
 f——–documentation of any injuries;
 Ontario Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment (recidivism risk) and ———-
 safety planning;
 arrangement of —— if required;
 arrangement of follow up care – both health and ——–; and
 provision of additional resources/supports as required.

Answer 21

crisis
documentation
forensic
Danger Assessment
(homicide risk);
shelter
counselling

Question 22

Police Officer

 comply with Procedure 05–22 if elderly or vulnerable persons are involved
 establish if the involved persons have ——–
 obtain the names, dates of birth and current —–of all children present, or who normally reside in the home, regardless of whether the children were ——- at the time of the event/incident
 ——-any child in need of protection and comply with Procedure 05-06
 directly contact the appropriate Children’s Aid Society (CAS) regarding any urgent matter involving
child/youth, such as:
 child/youth with an —– due to intimate partner violence;
 where a child has become involved in an intimate partner violence event/incident in a —- manner;
 caregiver is unavailable to —– for the child/youth;
 other factors including but not limited to mental health and —— misuse;
 other issues that lead the officer to be concerned about ——– safety

Answer 22

children
school
present
apprehend
injury
direct
care
substance
immediate

Question 23

Police Officer

 interview all parties separately
 when interpreting services are required contact the Multilingual Community Interpreter Services (MCIS) and comply with Procedure 04–09 where MCIS is unable to assist
 MCIS will provide free interpretation services to the Service during the investigation of all sexual,
intimate partner violence and —–related occurrences irrespective of the age of
the victim or the suspect/accused. MCIS interpreters will provide their services to all involved
parties, including the accused up until the time that a ——– charge has been laid [an Information
has been sworn to before a Justice of the Peace (Justice)]

Answer 23

human trafficking
formal

Question 24

Police Officer

 ensure an intimate partner violence statement is taken and —– recorded by an IPVI, unless there are circumstances preventing this, the ultimate decision is done at the ——– of the IPVI
 comply with Procedure 04-32 and 12–08, as applicable
 record the following in memorandum book
 if not taking an electronically recorded statement, reasons why
 IPVI name and badge number

Answer 24

electronically
discretion

Question 25

Police Officer

 obtain a written statement from the victim, if instructed by the IPVI and record the following in memorandum book
 IPVI’s name, badge number and —– for statement
 the statement and request that the victim review and sign the statement
 interview third party witnesses including children when practical, family members, neighbours, other emergency services personnel who have attended the scene and/or treated the victims
 make detailed notes, including all observations and statements in the memorandum book
 consult with an IPVI and/or a ——– when considering arresting both parties, prior to bringing them into the station

Answer 25

reason
detective

Question 26

Police Officer

 arrange to have the victim’s injuries, scene and/or evidence photographed
 Victims may sustain internal or external injuries, which are not immediately apparent. If injuries
are not visible at the time of investigation, consideration should be given to photographing the
injuries after a ———– to ——– period.

Answer 26

forty eight (48) to seventy two (72) hour

Question 27

 Toronto Catholic Children’s Aid (CCAS) 416-395-0550
 Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST) 416-924-4646, press 5
 Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCSFT) 416-969-8510
 Jewish Family and Child Services (JFCS) 416-638-7800
 S. 125 (1) 6 A child is in need of protection when the child has suffered ———- harm,
demonstrated by serious, a——, d——–, w——– s——- or aggressive behaviour, or de———-, and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the
emotional harm suffered by the child results from the actions, —— to act or pattern of neglect
on the part of the child’s parent or the person having charge of the child.

Answer 27

emotional
serious, anxiety, depression, withdrawal, self-destructive or aggressive
behaviour, or developmentally delayed
failure

Question 28

Police Officer

 collect all pertinent evidence in compliance with Procedure 04–21
 if responding to a third party complaint, interview the complainant, ascertain and document all relevant facts
 if the subjects of a third party complaint refuse to cooperate with the investigation
 offer ——- where appropriate
 complete an eReport using information from the third party interview
 conduct a —— Query, including a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and ——–check
 determine whether any involved individual owns, possesses or has access to weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives or the related authorizations, licences, certificates or permits, regardless of whether sufficient grounds
exist to lay a charge

Answer 28

resources
Person
Canadian Firearms Registry On-Line (CFRO)

Question 29

Police Officer

 comply with Procedure 05–21, if applicable
 consider using the search and seizure provisions contained in S. 117 CC to minimize any subsequent risk to the victim
 obtain the information outlined in Chapter 5, Appendix A to help determine whether reasonable grounds exist to believe there is a threat to safety
 offer the victim the assistance of —— Toronto in compliance with Procedure 04–31
 complete the officer information section of the —- and provide to the victim regardless of whether reasonable grounds exist to lay a charge
 make every attempt to meet the —needs of the elderly or vulnerable persons, in compliance with Procedure 05–22, particularly when the offender is the sole caregiver
 transport or ——– to transport the victim and dependents to a shelter or safe place, if necessary

Answer 29

Victim Services
TPS 496
special
arrange

Question 30

Police Officer

3. Upon conclusion of the at–scene investigation shall
    enter the disposition of the call on the Mobile Work Station (MWS) or notify the Communications Operator – Communications Services (communications operator) verbally if necessary
    if the situation varies from the original event type (e.g., get belongings, unknown trouble, sexual assault, etc.)
    obtain a divisional supervisory officer’s badge number and approval to change the event type
    request the communications operator to change the event type to reflect the true situation
    notify a ——–or IPVI of all intimate partner violence and intimate partner incident calls
    record all notifications and attendance or non–attendance (supervisor, IPVI, Officer in Charge, etc.) in the eReport

Answer 30

supervisor

Question 31

Police Officer

 for non-urgent matters involving child/youth include the following information in the eReport
 d———-,
 i———– details
 outcome ——-
 determining if family is C——
 ensure email is sent to appropriate agency
 CCAS – ccasdv@torontoccas.org
 CAST – castdv@torontocas.ca
 NCFST - ncfstdv@nativechild.org
 In the event that the incorrect agency is selected CCAS, CAST and NCFST will ensure that the
information is sent to the correct agency.
 Reporting to ——– remains the same (phone).
 scan and attach all memorandum book notes and hardcopy reports to the original eReport before reporting off
duty
 provide the eReport number to the Officer in Charge

Answer 31

 demographic,
 incident details
 outcome ODARA
 determining if family is Catholic
JFCS

Question 32

Police Officer

4. Where reasonable grounds exist relative to a charge shall, in addition to complying with item 2
    arrest and/or charge the suspect, taking into consideration all the circumstances when deciding to continue the arrest, including the safety of the victim and dependents, any previous —– of intimate partner violence, threats made by the accused and the protection of the ——–
    The victim shall not be advised to lay a —–information where reasonable grounds exist to
   lay a charge.
    where the accused wishes to swear to an independent ——- charge, advise the accused that an Information may be sworn before a Justice

Answer 32

history
community
private
counter

Question 33

Police Officer

5. Where reasonable grounds exist, and the suspect has left the scene shall, in addition to complying with item 2
    conduct a search of the immediate —- and advise the communications operator of the suspect’s description, mode of travel and the nature of the offence committed
    if appropriate, select Yes for the BOLO option when completing the suspect Entities page
    Records Management Services – Operations will create and post a BOLO.
    obtain and document information as to the suspect’s potential ——
    notify the divisional investigative office and obtain further instructions from an IPVI

Answer 33

area
destination

Question 34

Police Officer

6. Where an intimate partner incident has taken place and/or there is some evidence of intimate partner violence but reasonable grounds do not exist relative to a charge, in addition to complying with item 2, shall
    complete the officer information section of the —- and provide to the victim
    make a referral to —— Toronto
    complete the applicable eReport, documenting the reason no charges are laid and no arrest is made
    advise the involved persons that a report will be filed
    advise the involved persons that a —- order may be applied for by appearing before a Justice, if
   applicable

Answer 34

TPS 496
Victim Services
restraining

Question 35

Police Officer

7. Where there are safety concerns for officers attending an address in the future shall complete a ——- to activate the Special Address System in compliance with Procedure17–08.

Answer 35

TPS 228

Question 36

Supervisory Officer

The supervisory officer shall be responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response.
8. When notified of intimate partner violence or an intimate partner incident shall
 ensure all investigations are undertaken ——-
 ——–the scene for all intimate partner violence calls
 provide guidance and assistance through the course of the investigation
 attend intimate partner _____, whenever possible
 ensure the applicable eReports are completed, including the —— Detail page, if applicable

Answer 36

expeditiously
attend
Incidents
MO

Question 37

Supervisory Officer

9. When an officer determines a call is not for intimate partner violence or an intimate partner incident and requests to –the event type shall, ensure the criteria in this Procedure has been met and approve the request if appropriate
   under the circumstances.

Answer 37

change

Question 38

Supervisory Officer

10. When the suspect/accused or victim is a member of this Service shall
     —– the scene
     advise the ———-of the circumstances
     document the circumstances in the memorandum book, including if no arrest was made, —- arrest was made/charge laid, when applicable
     conduct a preliminary investigation into a conduct complaint in compliance with Procedures 13–02, 13–03 or 13–09, as applicable
     ensure the victim and dependents are offered the assistance of the EFAP , ———– Toronto, and other community agencies
     ensure the suspect/accused is informed of the assistance available from the EFAP
     advise the victim that they will be contacted by —

Answer 38

attend
Officer in Charge
why no
Victim Services
PRS

Question 39

Supervisory Officer

11. When the suspect/accused is a member of another police service shall
     ——— the scene
     advise the Officer in Charge of the circumstances
     document all the circumstances in the memorandum book, including if no arrest was made, why no arrest was made/charge laid, when applicable
     ensure that the victim and dependents are offered the assistance of Victim Services Toronto and other
    ——— agencies

Answer 39

attend
community

Question 40

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

The IPVI shall be responsible for ensuring the needs of the victim are met, —– management of the crime scene, including the —— of evidence and ensure that a thorough and ——-investigation is conducted.
12. When investigating an Intimate Partner Violence Occurrence shall
 conduct a thorough and complete investigation
 if the victim requires or requests medical attention, ensure the services of a ——- are offered
 when interpreting services are required, ensure the services of the MCIS are utilized or comply with Procedure 04–09 where MCIS is unable to assist
 ensure —— are reviewed and consider preserving them as evidence, where applicable
 comply with Chapter 2 when considering the use of search warrants to gather evidence
 in cases involving threshold offences as defined in the Ontario Major Case Management Manual, consult with the divisional ——–concerning designation of the offence as a Major Case

Answer 40

effective
gathering
comprehensive
SA/DVCC
9–1–1 recordings
Detective Sergeant

Question 41

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

 take all intimate partner violence statements and ensure they are electronically recorded, unless there are circumstances preventing this, the ultimate decision is at the discretion of the IPVI in consultation with attending officer
 comply with Procedure 04-32 and 12–08, as applicable
 record the following in memorandum book
 the reasons why an —— recorded statement is not being taken
 attending officer name and badge number
 explain to the victim the charge and the nature of the ——— against the accused
 ensure a charge is laid where reasonable grounds exist
 ensure photographs of the victim’s injuries, the scene and/or evidence are made available for the ——hearing, wherever possible
 make every effort to determine a dominant aggressor before considering charging —— parties

Answer 41

electronically
proceedings
bail
both

Question 42

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator
 when both parties are charged, —– reference the two cases on each confidential crown envelope (crown envelope)
 comply with Procedure 05–11 where there has been a ——– of bail conditions or failure to appear at court, and notify the victim
 comply with Procedure 05–27 when conducting any intimate partner violence related criminal harassment investigations
 comply with Procedure 06–07 when investigating breaches of restraining orders issued under the Family Law Act and Children’s Law Reform Act and ensure
 ——— is completed
 the top right hand corner of the information is marked ——-
 the box entitled ‘Intimate Partner Violence’ in the ‘Incident Type’ section of the crown envelope has been ——— off
 all charges are clearly noted in the crown envelope as ‘———-’ in origin and the top
border of the crown envelope is boldly marked in red

Answer 42

cross
breach
DVRM/ODARA
“IPV”
checked
Intimate Partner Violence

Question 43

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

 consider commencing show cause proceedings as appropriate, making particular note of any ———behaviour shown by the accused
 consider requesting a —— order under ss. 515(12) CC where a detention order is being sought
 whenever possible, consult with the ——-when determining required bail conditions
 if the accused is granted bail, ensure the conditions of release, or any change in conditions of release are
———to the victim as soon as possible rather than delay until the accused is actually released
 ensure a copy of the bail conditions are ——in the case file
 where applicable, consider and ——-all powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, relating to weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives and the related authorizations, licences, certificates and permits
 consider contacting all persons known to police who may ——– the accused access to firearms or related authorizations, licences, certificates or permits

Answer 43

stalking
non–communication
victim
communicated
maintained
exercise
provide

Question 44

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

 notify Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force when firearms are or may be a factor
 conduct a Firearms Interest Police (FIP) check on CPIC
 consider applying for a ——— order or seeking a revocation where reasonable grounds exist to believe it is not desirable in the interests of safety for the offender to possess weapons
 where possible, ensure that injuries sustained by the victim are photographed a second time forty eight (48) to seventy two (72) hours after the initial incident
 consult with Detective Operations – ——- to assist the victim in developing a personal safety plan
 consider contacting Victim Services Toronto on behalf of the victim to initiate the ——-
 Please restrict your advice to the victim about the services Victim Services Toronto “can” provide
and refrain from committing to what they ——provide. The decision remains with Victim Services
Toronto.

Answer 44

prohibition
Sex Crimes – Behavioural Assessment Section
Victim Quick ResponseProgram
will

Question 45

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

 consider ——– other known intimate partners of an abuser of the potential for abuse in compliance with Procedure 17–04
 if the offender has an open case with another division or another police service, share and c——-current case information with the case manager from that division or police service, as applicable
 in high risk cases, consider placing both the victim and accused in the CPIC ‘————–
category by submitting a completed TPS 227 according to the instructions on the form
 The SIP category exists in CPIC to capture a wide range of information, including “persons who
are dangerous to themselves or others” including, but not restricted to intimate partner violence
situations. All SIP entries must include the specific reason (e.g. Dangerous Person – Intimate
Partner Violence) and should contain a caution for “————”.

Answer 45

warning
co–ordinate
Special Interest to Police’ (SIP)
Family Violence

Question 46

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

 if it is determined that the offender is at risk of ——– or breaching conditions of release, peace bond or probation order, ensure that appropriate resources are dedicated to investigate the matter immediately
 encourage the victim to complete a Victim Impact Statement at the appropriate stage of the court process in compliance with Procedure 04–24
 where possible, notify the victim of any known ——-dates, with a follow–up call prior to the court appearance
 in cases where charges have been laid and the victim does not wish to proceed with the charges, direct a victim requesting that charges be withdrawn to the ———– Office
 make a referral to Victim Services Toronto
 where possible, notify the victim and the original police officer once final ——- of the case is obtained

Answer 46

re–offending
court
Crown Attorney’s
disposition

Question 47

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

 consider making application to the ——- (WARP) in compliance with Procedure 04–37, when applicable
 ensure
 the box entitled ‘Intimate Partner Violence’ in the ——’ section of the crown envelope has been
checked off
 all charges are clearly noted in the brief as ‘Intimate Partner Violence’ in origin (e.g. Assault – IPV), and the
top border of the crown envelope is boldly marked in red
 that in cases where the accused is a young person, the top border of the crown envelope is also boldly
marked in blue
 ensure that —- copies of a DVRM/ODARA are completed and included in the crown envelope for the —–court appearance
 ensure the top right hand corner of the ——- is marked “IPV

Answer 47

Witness Assistance and Relocation Program
‘Incident Type
two (2)
first
information

Question 48

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

13. When in receipt of an intimate partner violence report and the suspect has not been arrested shall
     ensure a further investigation is promptly conducted
     lay charges where reasonable grounds exist and submit a TPS 227 with the eReport number
     where reasonable grounds exist and the suspect has not been arrested/charged within —— of
    the offence, consider obtaining a warrant in compliance with Procedure 02–01
     complete a Warrant Application Supplementary via eReport and enter the suspect’s information onto CPIC in the “WANT” category indicating that an arrest warrant is pending, if applicable
     The entry will be removed from CPIC after —- days if the warrant is not received.
     if no charges are laid, add supplementary information to the original eReport explaining the reasons for such a decision

Answer 48

twenty four (24) hours
two (2) business

Question 49

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator

14.When in receipt of an intimate partner incident report where no reasonable grounds exist relative to a charge shall
 review all of the circumstances, including the responses to the ‘——–’ questions
 generate a —- entry on CPIC if the incident contains information that should be made available to the ———
 The Firearms Act s. 5 (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-11.6/FullText.html) indicates the
types of offences/incidents which justify a FIP. The FIP database in CPIC flags an individual
applying for a firearms licence. Such a flag is not an automatic —— to issue a licence, but
assists in the initial screening process or a subsequent review of the licence file by the Chief
Firearms Officer

Answer 49

Risk Factor
FIP
Office of the Chief Provincial Firearms Officer
refusal

Question 50

Detective Sergeant

Detective sergeants are responsible for ensuring an appropriate ——response, that intimate partner violence investigations are conducted by accredited intimate partner violence investigators and that a thorough and ——–
investigation is conducted.

Answer 50

investigative
comprehensive

Question 51

Detective Sergeant

15.When in charge of a divisional detective office shall ensure
 a minimum of one (1) IPVI accredited —– is assigned to oversee all intimate partner violence investigations in the division
 each IPVI has completed the —- training and has received a certificate
- intimate partner violence investigations are assigned to a qualified IPVI who will be able to initiate the investigation expeditiously
 a ——— is completed, filed electronically at the division
 a regular review is conducted of all TPS 426 reports including electronically recorded statements taken, to ensure intimate partner violence and intimate partner incident calls for service are investigated appropriately
 appropriate —— investigations occur on all intimate partner incidents (call backs, Victim Services Toronto, etc.) and details documented as supplementary information to the original eReport
 cases involving high risk offenders are referred to the Intimate Partner Violence ——— at the divisional courthouse
 in cases involving high risk offenders, the use of ——- surveillance is considered as part of a high risk offender ——— strategy

Answer 51

detective
DVRM/ODARA
TPS 426
follow up
High Risk Review Team
physical
management

Question 52

Officer in Charge

The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response and, in the absence of the Detective Sergeant, an appropriate investigative response.
16.The Officer in Charge shall ensure all intimate partner violence investigations are undertaken ——-.
17.When in receipt of memorandum book notes for an Intimate Partner Violence Occurrence shall ensure
 they are scanned and attached to the original eReport
 the eReport number has been provided to the divisional ———office
18.Where there are safety concerns for officers attending an address shall ensure a —— has been completed in compliance with Procedure 17–08 to add the address to the Special Address System.

Answer 52

expeditiously
investigative
TPS 228

Question 53

Officer in Charge

22.Where a Service member is a suspect/accused shall
 notify the appropriate —–, or if absent, the Duty Senior Officer of the circumstances surrounding the
incident
 comply with Procedure 13–08 or 13–10 when considering ——- the member
 ensure the assistance of the EFAP, Victim Services Toronto and other community agencies are offered to the ——
 ensure the suspect/accused is informed of the assistance available from the EFAP
23.Where a member of another police service is a suspect/accused shall notify their Unit Commander, or if absent, the ——— of the circumstances

Answer 53

Unit Commander
suspending
victim
Duty Senior Officer

Question 54

Officer in Charge

19.At the time of booking a prisoner, and before considering release, shall ensure
 all reasonable —— have been made into the possession by an accused of weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives, authorizations, licences, permits, certificates, Firearms Acquisition Certificate, etc.
 such items are ——- before release to enhance the safety of the victim
20.The Officer in Charge shall review the crown envelope for completeness and ensure the completed ——-
has been included in the crown brief.
21.Upon receipt of release documents shall ensure timely ——– of bail conditions is provided to the victim in compliance with Procedure 01–08 or 01–15.

Answer 54

inquiries
surrendered
DVRM/ODARA
notification

Question 55

Unit Commander/ Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre

The Unit Commander, or in their absence, the Duty Senior Officer shall be responsible for ensuring all proper notifications are made when a member of a police service is a suspect or an accused.
24.When notified a member of this Service is a suspect/accused shall
 immediately advise —- of the circumstances
 for a matter involving a police officer, ensure compliance with Chapter 13 regarding conduct complaints
 for all members, comply with Procedure 13–08 or 13–10 when considering suspension
 ensure the assistance of the EFAP, Victim Services Toronto and other community agencies are offered to the victim
 ensure the suspect/accused is informed of the assistance available from the EFAP
 where appropriate or requested, ensure appropriate ——— are made in the workplace to ensure there is no direct contact between the victim and the suspect/accused

Answer 55

PRS
arrangements

Question 56

Unit Commander/ Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre

25.When notified a member of another police service is a suspect/accused shall ensure
 the —— of their service is contacted as soon as practicable
 information is provided about the matter including
 ——– of the incident
 condition and status of the ——-
 ——-laid, if applicable
 whether bail is being opposed
 date, time and location of the ——court appearance, if applicable

Answer 56

Duty Officer
details
victim
charges
first

Question 57

Written Revocable Consent – Revocation of Consent to Communicate

The Written Revocable Consent (WRC) program pertains to intimate partner violence assault cases only and addresses the issue of WRC attached to a Recognizance of Bail or a Bail Variation. To qualify, the accused must be eligible for entry
into——— and the ____________
The WRC program is designed to provide intimate partner violence victims with information about ——consent and to reduce the number of recurrences of consent being revoked and ——– prior to the charges being concluded at court. In addition, it also ensures that judicial conditions including requests for revocation of consent are recorded on CPIC
in a —— manner.

Answer 57

Early Intervention (EI) Court
Partner Assault Response (PAR) program
informed
reinstated
timely

Question 58

Written Revocable Consent – Revocation of Consent to Communicate

Police Officer

26.When receiving a request for revocation of consent to communicate from a complainant shall
 ensure the ——- of all persons at the scene
 conduct a thorough investigation
 obtain the offender’s name, date of birth, last known address and contact information
 ——a statement outlining the complainant’s desire to revoke immediate consent of contact with the offender and request the complainant sign the statement
 A complainant’s —— or inability to sign the statement does not negate the Revocation of
Consent to Communicate request.

Answer 58

safety
record
refusal

Question 59

Written Revocable Consent – Revocation of Consent to Communicate

Police Officer

 advise a ——— officer of the revocation of consent to communicate request
 notify the ——— of the details of the revocation of consent to communicate
 if unable to notify the offender of the revocation of consent to communicate, complete a —–. The TPS 227 will state “Revocation of Consent to Communicate – Offender Notification Required” (enter complainant’s name as recorded on the original eReport, and the original eReport number)
 add supplementary information to the original Intimate Partner Violence Assault eReport and complete a ———— text template
 ensure a “—— ” is sent to the following handles through the Direct Report Entry (DRE) forthwith
 R—————– (DVBAIL)
 Bail and Parole (———)
 ———— of the Division assigned the original eReport

Answer 59

supervisory
offender
TPS 227
Revocation of Consent to Communicate
NOTIFY
Records Management Services
BAILPR
Detective Sergeant

Question 60

Written Revocable Consent – Revocation of Consent to Communicate

Police Officer

27.When receiving a request for revocation of consent to communicate from a complainant who is not in Toronto when making the request shall
 advise the complainant to —–the police service in their present jurisdiction to confirm their identity and request the agency contact Toronto Police Service
 comply with item 25 when the complainant’s identity has been confirmed by the local police service

Answer 60

attend

Question 61

Written Revocable Consent – Revocation of Consent to Communicate

Police Officer

28. When locating an offender that has not been notified of the revocation of consent to communicate shall
     notify the offender that consent to communicate with the complainant has been revoked
     add supplementary information to the original Intimate Partner Violence Assault eReport and complete a Revocation of Consent to Communicate text template
     ensure a “NOTIFY” is sent to the following handles through the Direct Report Entry (DRE) forthwith
     Records Management Services (IPVBAIL)
     ————- (BAILPR)
     Detective Sergeant of the Division assigned the original eReport (e.g. 23D/S)
     ———–the TPS 227 from CPIC

Answer 61

Bail and Parole
remove

Question 62

Written Revocable Consent – Revocation of Consent to Communicate

Supervisory Officer

29. When notified of a revocation of consent to communicate request shall ensure
     an investigation is undertaken ———
     a “NOTIFY” has been sent to the following handles through the Direct Report Entry (DRE) forthwith
     Records Management Services (IPVBAIL)
     Bail and Parole (BAILPR)
     Detective Sergeant of the Division assigned the original eReport (e.g. 23D/S)

Answer 62

expeditiously

Question 63

Written Revocable Consent – Revocation of Consent to Communicate

Detective Sergeant – Division Assigned to Original eReport

30.When notified of a revocation of consent to communicate request shall ensure
 a “NOTIFY” is sent to the case manager through the Direct Report Entry (DRE)
 the completed Revocation of Consent to Communicate text template is sent by TPS eFax to the ———– Office of the original Assault charge
 ——attempts to notify the offender of the revocation of consent to communicate are undertaken in a timely manner, as applicable

Answer 63

Crown Attorneys
continued

Question 64

Bona Fide Reasons means

 a victim or witness who may possibly require or may seek admission into the ————-;
 a Crown Attorney is requesting information for ———–purposes;
 the information is necessary to prove —— elements of an offence, or;
 ————where the circumstances make it clear that it is essential to public or officer safety and security to ascertain the ———- status of a victim or witness.

Answer 64

Provincial Witness Protection Program
disclosure
essential
investigations
immigration

Question 65

Child in Need of Protection means a child that can be apprehended as being in need of protection as defined in —————— Services Act

Answer 65

s.125 (1) of the Child, Youth and Family

Question 66

Criteria Offence – Ontario Major Case Management means the following major cases:

(a) h————–as defined in subsection 222(4), Criminal Code, and attempts;
(b) s————-, and all attempts (for the purpose of this standard, is deemed to include sexual interference, sexual exploitation and invitation to sexual touching);
(c) t———– in persons as defined in section 279.01, 279.011 or 279.04, Criminal Code, and attempts as defined in section 24(1) Criminal Code;
(d) occurrences involving n————– abductions and attempts;
(e) m———— occurrences, as outlined in the Ontario Major Case Management Manual;
(f) occurrences suspected to be homicide involving ———-;
(g) criminal harassment cases in which the offender is ———— to the victim; and,
(h) any other types of cases designated as a major case pursuant to this Ontario Major Case Management Manual. [Source: Ontario Major Case Management Manual]

Answer 66

(a) homicides as defined in subsection 222(4), Criminal Code, and attempts;
(b) sexual assaults, and all attempts (for the purpose of this standard, is deemed to include sexual interference,
sexual exploitation and invitation to sexual touching);
(c) trafficking in persons as defined in section 279.01, 279.011 or 279.04, Criminal Code, and attempts as defined in
section 24(1) Criminal Code;
(d) occurrences involving non-familial abductions and attempts;
(e) missing person occurrences, as outlined in the Ontario Major Case Management Manual;
(f) occurrences suspected to be homicide involving found human remains;
(g) criminal harassment cases in which the offender is not known to the victim; and,
(h) any other types of cases designated as a major case pursuant to this Ontario Major Case Management Manual.
[Source: Ontario Major Case Management Manual]

Question 67

Dominant Aggressor means the individual who has been the p———- abuser, and not necessarily the person who initiated the violence that resulted in the attendance of police

Answer 67

Principal

Question 68

Firearms Interest Police (FIP) means a database within the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system that contains information from local police agencies, which could affect an individual’s ——to be issued or to continue to hold a firearms licence. —–of the Firearms Act indicates the types of offences/incidents which justify a FIP

Answer 68

eligibility
Section 5

Question 69

Intimate Partner Incident means any incident between persons involved in an intimate relationship where, although no —-offence has occurred, police have been called to the scene.

Answer 69

criminal

Question 70

Intimate Partner Violence means any physical, sexual or ——– harm caused, or attempted, between persons involved in an intimate relationship including:
 a——-
 m——-
 s——-
 t——-
 h——-
 i——-
 u———– interference with personal l———;
 any other criminal offence;
 offences under other statutes, such as the Family Law Act, Children’s Law Reform Act, etc.;
but does not include ———- investigations.

Answer 70

psychological
 assault;
 murder;
 sexual assault;
 threatening;
 harassment;
 intimidation;
 unlawful interference with personal liberty;
 any other criminal offence;

child abuse

Question 71

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI) means an investigator —— in the investigations of intimate partner violence as prescribed in —– O.Reg. 3/99, Adequacy & Effectiveness of Police Services and the ——- Standards Manual.

Answer 71

qualified
Police Services Act,
Policing

Question 72

Intimate Partner Violence Occurrence means an occurrence —–created to detail criminal behaviour and/or a breach of any statute related to an intimate partner violence situation and includes an arrest report. (excludes an Intimate Partner
Incident Report).

Answer 72

report

Question 73

Intimate Relationship – Dating means marriage, domestic partnership, engagement, —-or serious romantic involvement, and dating, whether in a current or —relationship. Intimate Partner Violence can occur between persons of any sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender —–, and it can occur in any type of intimate
relationship including ——, non- ——-, and relationships involving more than two partners

Answer 73

casual
former
expression
monogamous
committed

Question 74

Victim means:

(a) a person to whom harm was done or who suffered physical or ——loss as a result of the commission of the offence; and
(b) where the person described in paragraph (a) is dead, ill or otherwise ——– of making a statement referred to in subsection (1), includes the spouse or common-law partner or any relative of that person, anyone who has in law or fact the custody of that person or is responsible for the care or support of that person or any ——— of that person.
[Source: Criminal Code, 722(4)]

Answer 74

emotional
incapable
dependant

Question 75

Victim Quick Response Program means a program administered by Victim Services Toronto that provides quick ——–assistance to victims of homicide, attempted murder, serious physical assault, intimate partner violence, sexual assault and hate crime in the immediate ——– of a crime.

Answer 75

financial
aftermath

Question 76

———— (VWAP) means the program operated by the —–. Services are provided on a priority basis to the most vulnerable victims and witnesses of violent crime; such as intimate partner violence, child abuse, sexual assault, homicide and hate crime. Families of traffic fatality victims are also eligible. Services —-once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is ———-

Answer 76

Victim/Witness Assistance Program
(Ontario) Ministry of the Attorney General
begin
concluded