08-04 Members Involved in a Traumatic Critical Incident Flashcards
The Toronto Police Service (Service) is committed to ensuring that members involved in traumatic critical incidents are given appropriate and sufficient support both at the —— and ——- of a traumatic critical incident. The Service traumatic critical incident support process includes defusing and debriefing sessions and, where required, the opportunity for professional assistance in dealing with critical incident stress. In addition, for officer–involved shooting incidents there are ————— sessions.
onset and conclusion
post incident firearms exposure
Supervision
Supervisory Officer notification mandatory
when ——– in a traumatic critical incident
upon becoming aware that another member has been involved in a traumatic critical incident, or is —–
signs and symptoms of critical incident ——
firearm discharge (officer involved shooting)
involved
showing
stress
In the normal course of their duties, members are involved in events that meet the definition of “traumatic critical incident”. Serious traffic collisions and sudden deaths are two examples of such routine events. More catastrophic events occur less frequently and may increase the potential for members to experience symptoms of critical incident stress. Keeping in mind that any event has potential to interfere with a member’s ability to function professionally or personally; s———, o—— and —-must assess each traumatic critical incident to determine the appropriate level of support for members involved. The determination of whether or not the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) / Peer Support Volunteer (PSV) is ——– contacted will be dependent on the —– by the officer
in charge in consultation with the T————-. However, the CIRT/PSV must be contacted in all instances in which the member has ———-immediate support. Additionally, supervisors, officers in charge and unit commanders MUST ensure an I———– Online Report is completed for all members involved in an event and submitted in compliance with Procedure 08–03.
supervisors, officers in charge and unit commanders
immediately
assessment
officer in charge
Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC)
CIRT/PSV
requested
Injured on Duty
Factors that may impact the assessment include, but are not limited to the
nature of the —–
member’s Service —–
member’s —– experience
member’s involvement in ——- traumatic critical incidents, and
member’s ———.
event
experience
life
previous
behaviour
In determining whether an event should be reported as a “Traumatic Critical Incident”, the decision should be based on the ——– and ———– of the event rather than on the ———, or lack of reactions of the involved individuals. In making such a determination, members MUST consult with the ——and/or the ——.
A member suffering from critical incident stress may display a wide variety of symptoms. It is the responsibility of all members to assist and support each other in this regard.
nature
circumstances
reactions
officer in charge
TPOC
Critical Incident Response Team
The CIRT was established to assist members and their families to cope after becoming involved in a traumatic critical incident. CIRT/PSVs are ——– who are trained in trauma —— measures.
All Service members may apply to become a PSV of the CIRT. After the required screening and training, PSVs will be qualified to respond to traumatic critical incidents. Interested members can contact the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) ———–for further information.
Service members
response
Liaison/CIRT Coordinator
Traumatic Critical Incident Mitigation Process part 1
Immediately after Traumatic Critical Incident
————– Session
Can be led by — CIRT/PSV,
——— or ————–
Defusing Session
Can be led by two (2) CIRT/PSVs,
EFAP provider or Service Psychologist
After Traumatic Critical incident part 2
————— Session
Led by ———– and or ——————-
Led by EFAP provider and/or Service Psychologist
Tramatic critical incident mitigation process part 3
Follow up
type of session ———————
if required
referral
The on–call CIRT/PSV works together with the affected unit to initiate peer support ——— sessions. In consultation with the o——–, u——— and/or the T———, the S——— (if applicable), and the ————— determines which, if any, of these sessions are required. If the on-call ——- or the
Service ———— determines any sessions are required, attendance is mandatory but active participation in the discussion is voluntary
defusing
officer in charge, unit commander and/or the TPOC, the Service Psychologist
EFAP provider’s CIRT, the CIRT/PSV
CIRT/PSV
Psychologist
Members may be referred to a qualified medical practitioner for continued professional
assistance. When it is determined, within the established guidelines, that a member requires
professional assistance, the cost of such services is borne by the employer as a ——————– claim.
Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)
Post Incident Firearms Exposure Session
Post incident firearms exposure sessions are ———–sessions involving firearm exercises undertaken with a qualified firearms instructor. These sessions do NOT consist of a qualification standard. Rather, post incident firearms exposure sessions consist of a course of fire intended to be ———-, to provide ————, and to promote officers’ confidence with their firearm. Post incident firearms exposure sessions at the Toronto Police College are ———-for officers who discharge their firearms in the line of duty and officers determined by their ———— to be directly impacted by the incident. However, any officer involved in a shooting incident ——- request to participate in a post incident firearms exposure session.
individual
educational
reassurance
mandatory
unit commander
may
Post incident firearms exposure sessions do not apply to the discharge of a firearm for the purpose of ———– an animal, unless circumstances suggest otherwise.
dispatching
The —– attached to Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF) is comprised of qualified firearms instructors. Therefore, ETF officers who discharge their firearms in the line of duty, or are determined by their _______ to be directly impacted by a shooting incident, have the option of attending a post incident firearms exposure session with a qualified firearms instructor at the —– or at the ————–
training cadre
Unit commander
ETF
Toronto Police College
Unit commanders should consult with the s——-, the o——–, the A———-r – Toronto Police College – Armament Section, and a Service P———, as required, when determining officers directly impacted by an officer– involved shooting incident
supervisor, the officer in charge, the Armament Officer – Toronto Police College – Armament Section, and a Service Psychologist
Member
- When involved in a traumatic critical incident SHALL
immediately report the incident to a ——–
seek —— attention, if necessary
attend ———- and ————— sessions as directed by the supervisor, officer in charge or the unit commander of the affected unit and/or the ——- or their ——– - When involved in an officer–involved shooting incident shall
comply with item 1
attend a post incident firearms exposure session as directed by the —————–
Any officer involved in a shooting incident may request to participate in a post incident firearms
exposure session. - Upon becoming aware that another member has been involved in a traumatic critical incident or is showing signs and
symptoms of critical incident stress shall
immediately notify a supervisor
refrain from making any ———-
supervisor
Medical
Defusing
debriefing
CIRT/PSV
designate
Unit Commander
diagnosis
Supervisor
- Upon becoming aware that a member has been involved in a traumatic critical incident or is showing signs and symptoms of critical incident stress SHALL
immediately notify the ————- of the affected member’s unit or civilian equivalent
ensure an ————- Report is completed and submitted in compliance with Procedure 08–03
The wording for the Injured on Duty Report under the section “Nature and Area of Injury(ies)”
shall be: “————–”.
participate in the assessment of the incident with the ——– to determine the appropriate level of support
for the member
provide support and ongoing ———- to assist the member
Officer in Charge
Injured on Duty Online
Traumatic Critical Incident
officer in charge
encouragement
Supervisor
When involved in an ———- of a traumatic critical incident shall ——— all factors ——— and actions taken in their memorandum book. Members not assigned a memorandum book shall make a written record of all factors considered and actions taken.
- When consulted regarding an officer–involved shooting incident shall make a record of the consultation and actions taken in their memorandum book. Members not assigned a memorandum book shall make a written record of the
consultation and actions taken.
assessment
record
considered
Officer in Charge / Civilian Equivalent
- Upon becoming aware of a traumatic critical incident taking place shall
consult with the ——— to determine the appropriate level of response
advise the ——- when it is determined in consultation with the TPOC that the ——- is required to attend
comply with Procedures 08–03 and 15–03, where applicable
- When involved in an assessment of a traumatic critical incident shall record all factors considered and actions taken in their memorandum book. Members not assigned a memorandum book shall make a written record of all factors considered and actions taken.
- When consulted regarding an officer–involved shooting incident shall make a record of the consultation and actions taken in their memorandum book. Members not assigned a memorandum book shall make a written record of the consultation and actions taken.
10.When a member is involved in a traumatic critical incident and the ——- is not immediately consulted shall ensure the member is
advised that immediate support from the Service’s ——- provider is available provided a copy of the Critical Incident Stress ——- (Appendix A)
made aware of all the services available to them
11.Upon becoming aware that a member has been directed to attend a mandatory defusing session, debriefing session,
Officer in Charge – TPOC
Unit Commander
CIRT/PSV
CIRT/PSV
EFAP
Handout
Officer in Charge – Toronto Police Operations Centre
12.Upon becoming aware of a traumatic critical incident taking place shall respond to the unit’s request in consultation with the ———- or the ——— of the involved unit. If assessment of the incident has determined that the CIRT must be activated, the TPOC shall
immediately notify
the ——— using the ———– at the TPOC
the —————, during ———–
the ———— – TPOC
an on–call member of the ——— Officers Organization and/or Toronto Police ————, whichever is appropriate
comply with Procedure 13–16, where appropriate
unit commander
officer in charge
on–call CIRT/PSV , on-call roster
EFAP Liaison/CIRT Coordinator , business hours
Duty Senior Officer
Senior
Association
Critical Incident Response Team/Peer Support volunteer
13.When notified of a traumatic critical incident shall
review CIRT/PSV flowchart for appropriate response (see Appendix C)
notify the ———- that a traumatic critical incident has occurred, by telephone during
business hours and by e-mail after hours
in consultation with the Unit Commander/ Officer in Charge of the affected unit and the EFAP Liaison/CIRT Coordinator during business hours or the ——— after hours, refer to the guidelines in Appendix B or consider other reasonable measures to support and assist the affected member
if required, attend and/or coordinate and facilitate a ——– session with another on-call ——— or any
available CIRT/PSV from the on-call roster provided by the —————
when the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Mandate has been invoked, inform the ———– of CIRT/PSV participation and during business hours consult with ———— regarding the coordination of response
when the SIU Mandate has not been invoked, consult with the E———- to determine appropriate response and, if necessary, inform the affected ——-of the EFAP provider’s involvement and contact details
ensure a copy of the Critical Incident Stress Handout has been provided to affected members
complete the applicable paperwork for the EFAP Liaison/CIRT Coordinator and forward as soon as possible
EFAP Liaison/CIRT Coordinator
TPOC
defusing
CIRT/PSV
EFAP Liaison/CIRT
Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
Psychological Services
EFAP provider CIRT
member
Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) means the team consisting of ———- coordinated through the Service to respond to incidents where critical incident stress may occur and to assist members and their families to cope after becoming involved in a traumatic critical incident. CIRT members are trained in trauma response measures and are qualified to lead ——– sessions. CIRT members are not ———-.
Peer Support Volunteers
defusing
counsellors
Critical Incident Stress means ———- and ———-symptoms experienced by a member as a result of being involved in a traumatic critical incident
physical
psychological
Debriefing Session :
means a ——— ——– meeting specifically set up for members directly involved in the traumatic critical incident to discuss reactions to the traumatic event in ———- with a qualified mental health professional. The debriefing session takes place a — days after the conclusion of the traumatic critical incident, in a secure location where disruptions can be eliminated and can last up to two and one half — hours. The Employee Family Assistance Program
Liaison/Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) coordinator will work with the O——–, C——– P———– and/or the qualified ——— professional to schedule the session. Attendance is mandatory for the members directly involved but active participation in the ——– is voluntary.
Debriefing sessions may be conducted by a ———assisted by members of the CIRT and are not operational debriefings.
scheduled formal
confidence
few
(2.5)
Officer in Charge, CIRT Peer Support Volunteer and/or the qualified mental health professional to schedule the session
discussion
mental health professional
