05-34 Serious Assault

Question 1

Rationale
The purpose of this procedure is to provide members with direction regarding the processes for undertaking and managing
aggravated assaults and attempted homicide investigations, in accordance with Section LE-039 of the Policing Standards
Manual.Supervision
 Supervisory Officer mandatory ——–
 Divisional Detective mandatory ——–
 ——— or Investigator mandatory notification where shooting has occurred
 Officer in Charge mandatory notification

Answer 1

attendance
attendance
OCE Detective

Question 2

Procedure
As set out in their mandate, Divisional Detectives shall —the investigation of all aggravated assaults and attempted homicides that occur within the City of Toronto with the exception:
 of ——-, where ———- shall lead; and
 when the victim is under the age of —– and the suspect is a caregiver, parent or a person in a ——–of trust or authority where an investigator from the———shall lead Investigations, where a charge of attempted murder is appropriate will be conducted in accordance with the
Ontario Major Case Management Manual (OMCMM)

Answer 2

lead
shootings
Organized crime enforcement OCE
sixteen (16)
position
(CYAC) Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Question 3

First Police Officer

The first police officer to arrive at the scene of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall be responsible for
the safety and wellbeing of the victim, offender management as well as preservation of the evidence and crime scene
while awaiting the arrival of an appropriate investigator.
1. Upon arrival at the scene of an aggravated assault and/or attempt homicide shall
 provide assistance to the victim
- if the victim is under the age of sixteen (16) years comply with Procedure 05-06
- offer the assistance of Victim Services Toronto in compliance with Procedure 04-31
 advise the communications operator of relevant information for broadcast such as the description of the suspect
(if available), direction of travel and any other relevant information
 take ——- of the scene until relieved by a supervisory officer
 request additional assistance, as required

Answer 3

charge

Question 4

First Police Officer

 request the attendance of
 a supervisory officer
 a divisional detective
 a detective/investigator from —-, if a shooting has occurred
 an investigator from ——, if the victim is under the age of sixteen (16) and the suspect is a caregiver, parent or a person in a position of trust or authority
 an investigator from —————
 pending the arrival of a supervisory officer, assign officers to complete necessary tasks
 ensure nothing at the scene is touched or used, including the ———-and ———
 under the direction of FIS, collect and preserve all physical evidence in compliance with Procedures 04-21 and
09-01

Answer 4

OCE
CYAC
Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services (FIS)
telephones
bathrooms

Question 5

First Police Officer

 ensure the communications operator and the —– are frequently apprised of all pertinent details
 obtain the name, address, email address, other means of contact and telephone number(s) of —– person
present at the scene or sufficient information, including descriptions, to assist in locating these persons at a later
time
 —– all persons to an area away from the immediate scene
 ——– all persons present to remain available for questioning
 preserve the —– of evidence of witnesses by ensuring they don’t discuss their observations with each other
 do not offer ———to witnesses
 ensure only personnel involved in the investigation are permitted to enter the crime scene

Answer 5

Officer in Charge
every
remove
encourage
integrity
anonymity

Question 6

First Police Officer

 comply with Procedure 13–17 by making notations in the memorandum book, including such information as
 ——- a diagram of the scene
 any weapons
 the location and position of the victim where medical ——–was being conducted
 blood stains
 items of evidence
 room ——— (indoor scene) or ——-conditions (outdoor scene)
 ——– characteristics of the scene
 conversations with witnesses
 any other information pertinent to the investigation

Answer 6

sketching
intervention
furnishings
weather
physical

Question 7

First Police Officer

2. If the suspect is present shall
    where reasonable grounds exist, arrest the suspect in compliance with Procedure 01–01
    if there are multiple suspects, separate them from each other as soon as practicable
    ——- the suspect from witnesses as soon as possible
    isolate the suspect from the victim as soon as possible
    avoid cross-contamination of potential evidence by —– contact to either the suspect or victim wherever possible
    this should be observed specifically when —– evidence may be collected
    note all conversation with the suspect in the memorandum book
    note the condition of the suspect in the memorandum book, particularly
    c——-
    i——–
    m—— of speaking, movements and general behaviour
    refrain from unauthorized ——— of the suspect
    conduct a Person Query, including a CPIC check and Canadian Firearms Registry On-line (CFRO) check

Answer 7

isolate
limiting
trace
 clothing
 injuries
 manner of speaking, movements and general behaviour
questioning

Question 8

First Police Officer

3. If the suspect has left the scene shall
    obtain the type of information contained in Chapter 5, Appendix A to help determine whether reasonable grounds
   exist to believe there is a ——-to safety
    obtain and broadcast all relevant information including a description, whether the suspect is armed, and the mode
   and direction of travel
    select Yes for the BOLO option when completing the suspect Entities page
    Records Management Services – Operations will create and post a BOLO.

Answer 8

threat

Question 9

First Police Officer

4. When collecting or seizing evidence shall
    ensure it remains protected and undisturbed until examined by a detective or investigator from FIS
    if the evidence must be disturbed, —– it for protection, and mark and note its original location
    comply with Procedure 04–21

Answer 9

seize

Question 10

First Police Officer

5. Upon completion of the initial investigation shall
    follow the instructions of the attending detective pertaining to the completion of the applicable eReports and any related reports
    submit all seized evidence in compliance with Procedure 04–21 and the applicable procedures in Chapter 9
    complete the memorandum book notes in compliance with Procedure 13–17
    complete the TPS 303 and TPS 466, as applicable
    scan and attach the memorandum notes and any hardcopy reports to the original eReport
    provide the original eReport number to the
    other attending officers who may need to add supplementary information
    Officer in Charge
    divisional detective or OCE detective/investigator where a victim(s) has been shot or shots have been
   discharged
    investigator – FIS
    Major Case Manager - Divisional Detective in the event that an attempted murder investigation is launched (in the case of a shooting where a victim has been wounded or shots have been fired, an —————)
    investigator – CYAC, as applicable
    obtain permission from the Major Case Manager/Divisional Detective prior to reporting off duty

Answer 10

OCE detective/investigator shall be assigned

Question 11

Second Police Officer
The second police officer to arrive at the scene of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall be responsible
for preserving the crime scene, if necessary, and noting any pertinent details in their memorandum book.
6. Upon arrival at the scene of an aggravated assault and/or an attempted homicide shall
 in the absence of a supervisory officer take direction from the first police officer
 take up a position at the ——- to secure the scene
 record the names of all personnel attending, and the times they enter or leave, using a TPS 243 whenever possible
or, if not available, the memorandum book

Answer 11

entrance

Question 12

Second Police Officer

7. Upon completion of the initial investigation shall
    complete the memorandum book notes in compliance with Procedure 13–17
    add supplementary information to the original eReport, if applicable
    scan and attach the memorandum notes and any hardcopy reports to the original eReport
    obtain permission from the ———— prior to
   reporting off duty

Answer 12

Major Case Manager/Divisional Detective or OCE detective/ investigator

Question 13

Additional Police Officers

Police officers involved in all stages of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide investigation shall ensure that
the crime scene and all evidence are protected from disturbance or contamination.
8. Upon arrival at the scene of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall
 in the absence of a supervisory officer take direction from the first police officer
 perform duties as assigned by the first police officer or supervisory officer, including but not limited to
 guarding and preserving the scene and any evidence as required
 ——–the area for suspects, weapons or other evidence
 canvassing the neighbourhood for information
 Do no offer anonymity to witnesses

Answer 13

searching

Question 14

Additional Police Officers

9. When collecting or seizing evidence shall comply with item 4.
   10.When performing a door–to–door canvass shall
    carry a sufficient quantity of the TPS 233 and TPS 234
    complete a TPS 233 for every premises attended
    leave a TPS —- at every residence where there is no answer
   11.Upon completion of the initial investigation shall comply with item 7.

Answer 14

234

Question 15

Supervisory Officer

The first supervisory officer to arrive at the scene of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall be responsible
for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response.
12.When advised of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall
 attend the scene promptly
 ensure sufficient personnel are dispatched to the scene
 take charge of all uniformed police officers
 provide assistance and direction to the police officers at the scene
 ensure the attendance of
 a divisional detective and where a shooting has occurred where no injuries are sustained or a victim(s) has
been wounded, contact the —- to ensure attendance of a detective or an investigator to take control of the investigation
 an investigator from CYAC if the victim is under the age of sixteen (16) and the suspect is a caregiver, parent or a person in a position of trust or authority
 an investigator from FIS
 A ——– shall not be deployed to examine any scene of an aggravated assault and/or an attempted homicide without consulting with FIS

Answer 15

OCE
Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO)

Question 16

Supervisory Officer

 notify the Officer in Charge
 ensure only essential personnel are allowed to enter/remain at the scene
 ensure the communications operator and the Officer in Charge are frequently apprised of all pertinent details
 ensure the TPS 243 is used by officers assigned to guard the entry to the scene
 ensure personnel are detailed to
 search the area for suspects, weapons or other evidence
 commence a systematic, door–to–door canvass at the earliest opportunity
 ensure the results of all searches and canvassing are submitted to the —————-
 ensure that officers involved in the investigation are mindful of cross-contamination between suspect(s),
witness(es) and victim(s)
 complete and submit a TPS 466, along with the eReport number to the Major Case Manager/Divisional Detective prior to reporting off duty
 scan and attach the memorandum notes and any hardcopy reports to the original eReport

Answer 16

Major Case Manager/Divisional Detective

Question 17

Supervisory Officer

13.When assigning members to perform a door–to–door canvass shall ensure
 members are
 ———- and properly instructed
 given a sufficient quantity of the TPS 233 and the TPS 234
 assigned to a specific area/address
 directed that witnesses are not to be offered ——- and this is recorded in notes
 compliance with item 10
 the results are submitted to the Major Case Manager/Divisional Detective/OCE Detective or Investigator where
applicable

Answer 17

briefed
anonymity

Question 18

Detective – Division

The divisional detective or MCU detective shall be responsible for ensuring effective management of the crime scene and
that the appropriate notifications are made whether or not the victim(s) has/have been struck by gunfire. The notification
of an detective/ investigator from the OCE is based on the discharge of a firearm with the —– to wound a person(s).155
14.Upon being notified of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall
 attend the scene promptly
 advise the communication operator upon arrival
 ensure the Officer in Charge is notified
 add supplementary information to the original eReport
 complete the memorandum book, TPS 303 and TPS 466, as applicable
 scan and attach the memorandum notes and any hardcopy reports to the original eReport
15.If an OCE detective/investigator is not attending the scene shall ——— the overall investigation
 scan and attach the memorandum notes and any hardcopy reports to the original eReport

Answer 18

intent
lead

Question 19

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.Upon being notified of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall
 ensure divisional detective personnel attend the scene
 ensure an OCE detective/investigator attends the scene where a person has been wounded by gunfire or a firearm
has been discharged at a person(s)
 seek the —— of other divisions to provide response to calls for service, if required
 ensure FIS is notified
 ensure the CYAC is notified of an aggravated assault and/or attempt homicide of a child under sixteen (16)
 notify the
 ————–, if on duty
 the —————–
 ensure all officers assigned to duties related to the aggravated assault and/or attempt homicide
 complete their memorandum book and a TPS 466
 scan and attach their memorandum notes and hardcopy reports to the original eReport prior to reporting off duty
 ensure the applicable eReports are completed, as applicable

Answer 19

assistance
Unit Commander
Officer in Charge – TPOC

Question 20

Investigator – Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services

The FIS investigator shall take charge of the scene in the absence of a —————–

17.Upon arrival at the scene of aggravated assault and/or an attempted homicide, in addition to complying with unit
specific guidelines, shall co–ordinate the collection of evidence in consultation with the attending OCE detective/investigator, or divisional detective.

Answer 20

divisional detective or an OCE detective/investigator.

Question 21

Investigator – Detective Operations – Homicide
The Homicide investigator shall be responsible for ensuring the thoroughness of an investigation where death may be ———based on consultation with a physician.
18.When notified of an attempted homicide where the injuries are such that death is likely and where consultation with a
medical physician has taken place shall
 consult with either the divisional detective, OCE detective/investigator or CYAC investigator at the scene
 gather sufficient information to determine whether the attendance of a Homicide investigator is required and
advise the above officer of the determination
 provide the necessary support and guidance

Answer 21

imminent

Question 22

Major Case Management – Divisional Detective or OCE Detective/Investigator or CYAC Investigator
An officer who is a Divisional/MCU/OCE/CYAC investigator or a member holding the rank of ——— where appropriate shall be designated as the Major Case Manager to undertake the functions and responsibilities as directed by the OMCMM.

19.Upon notification and/or arrival at the scene of an attempted homicide, in addition to complying with unit–specific
guidelines shall
 take charge of the investigation and comply with the OMCMM
 designate a Primary Investigator, if necessary
 ensure an BOLO is generated in compliance with Procedure 17–07
 determine whether any of the individuals involved in the occurrence own, possess or have access to a firearm,
ammunition, weapons, firearms certificate, registration certificate, permit, licence or authorization and comply with
Procedure 05–21

Answer 22

Detective Sergeant

Question 23

Major Case Management – Divisional Detective or OCE Detective/Investigator or CYAC Investigator

 consider and exercise if necessary, all powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, relating to
weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives and the related licences, certificates or permits
 The search and seizure provisions contained in S. 117 of the Criminal Code must be carefully considered in all cases. Officer and public safety is ——- when firearms are left in a
dwelling and may come into the possession of an unlicensed person and/or person untrained to properly handle firearms.
 notify Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force when firearms are or may be a factor
 consider contacting all persons known to police who may provide the suspect access to firearms or related licences, certificates or permits
 consider applying for a prohibition order or seeking a revocation where there are reasonable grounds to believe it is not desirable in the interests of safety for the suspect to possess weapons

Answer 23

compromised

Question 24

Major Case Management – Divisional Detective or OCE Detective/Investigator or CYAC Investigator

20.In co–operation with the ——, ensure an assessment of the risk to other children is completed in all cases where foul play is suspected and
 Decisions regarding the safe placement of siblings or other children who may be at risk are time sensitive. Collaborative information sharing facilitates timely decisions that will safeguard
children who may potentially be at risk, while preserving the integrity of the criminal investigation.
 ensure an investigator from FIS attends and photographs/videotapes the scene, as required,
 ensure the applicable reports and eReports are completed.
21.When preparing for an investigative canvass shall ensure the applicable sections of the TPS 233 are completed

Answer 24

Children’s Aid Society

Question 25

Officer in Charge – Toronto Police Operations Centre
In addition to unit–specific requirements, the Officer in Charge – TPOC is responsible for ensuring that a divisional detective or an —————- and Victim Services Toronto have been notified.
22.Upon being notified of an aggravated assault and/or attempted homicide shall ensure
 a divisional detective or an OCE detective/investigator or CYAC investigator have been notified
 Victim Services Toronto has been notified, or during non–office hours, notify the On–Call Victim Services personnel

Answer 25

OCE detective/investigator or CYAC investigator

Question 26

Aggravated Assault every one commits an aggravated assault who wounds, maims, ———or endangers the life of
the complainant. [Source: Criminal Code S.268(1)]

Answer 26

disfigures

Question 27

Attempt Homicide/Attempt to Commit Murder every person who attempts by any means to commit murder is guilty of
an indictable offence and liable
(a) in any other case, to imprisonment for —–. [Source: Criminal Code S.239]

Answer 27

life