Child Abductions

Question 1

If there is insufficient information to formulate an assessment of the type of incident being investigated, officers should treat such a disappearance as what?

Answer 1

an abduction, until information is developed to indicate otherwise

Question 2

when circumstances indicate a non–parental or stranger involved abduction who shall be notified?

Answer 2

Specialized Criminal Investigations - Sex Crimes (Sex Crimes)

Question 3

in a case of a stranger involved abduction, whose duty is it to contact the on–call Detective Sergeant – Intelligence Services (INT)?

Answer 3

Divisional Detective

Question 4

Should there be grounds to believe there was intent to deprive the custodial parent of the rights to the child and there is no evidence of a custody order in effect, proceedings may only commence with the consent of who?

Answer 4

Attorney General

Question 5

Officer in Charge

Upon being notified of a possible child abduction shall notify who? (3)

Answer 5

• the Unit Commander
• the Toronto Police Operations Centre
• all divisional personnel

Question 6

Who is responsible for making the final decision whether to initiate an AMBER Alert or not?

Answer 6

The Chief of Police or designate

Question 7

the TPS 631 is forwarded by facsimile or electronic mail to the ______________, requesting the activation of an AMBER Alert

Answer 7

Duty Officer – OPP GHQ