Death Investigations

Question 1

Death Investigations

• Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory for
   _____, _____, _____, _____ or _____
   _____, _____ or _____ where the only witness or person _____ or the finding of the body is an _____, past or present

Answer 1

1. suicide, possible sudden death, unnatural sudden death, suspicious death, suspected homicide
2. sudden unexpected death, apparent suicide, accident
3. present at the time of death
4. intimate partner

Question 2

Death Investigations

• Supervisory Divisional Detective attendance mandatory for
   death of a child _____
   _____ of a child
   _____
   _____, apparent suicide or accident where the only witness or person present at the time of death or the finding of the body is an intimate partner, past or present

Answer 2

1. under five (5) years of age
2. sudden unexpected death
3. unnatural sudden death
4. sudden unexpected death

Question 3

Death Notifications

• Supervisory Officer notification mandatory for
• _____
• _____ of the deceased person
• unable to determine _____
• unable to notify next of kin in person
• request by another police service to _____

Answer 3

1. attempt suicide
2. unable to confirm/establish identity
3. next of kin
4. notify next of kin

Question 4

No person, except a _____, has the authority to pronounce a person dead. The only exceptions are where:
* death appears obvious due to decomposition, decapitation, transection, gross rigor mortis, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents, or a grossly charred body, or
* a base hospital physician has declared death through consultation with an on–scene _____.

Answer 4

1. qualified medical practitioner
2. paramedic

Question 5

Officers are reminded to remain vigilant for the possibility of foul play in every circumstance where there is:
* a _____, _____, and
* also present at the time of death or the finding of a body, a partner, and particularly a partner with whom the deceased had or may have had an _____, recent or remote.

Answer 5

1. sudden, unexpected death
2. intimate relationship

Question 6

After pronouncement of death, the body should not be touched or moved without the direction of the _____. However, it may be possible to allow the family early access and/or movement of the body following the initial discussion with the Coroner regarding the circumstances of death.

Answer 6

1. Coroner

Question 7

The Coroner will be notified and requested to attend in all cases of _____. The Coroner will be responsible for pronouncing death in the absence of another qualified medical practitioner and will authorize _____.

Answer 7

1. unnatural sudden death
2. the removal of the body

Question 8

Every sudden unexpected death of a child or the death of a child under five (5) years of age must be actively investigated as _____, and premature conclusions should not be made regarding the cause and manner of death until _____. Officers shall comply with the applicable sections of Procedure 05–01 when conducting such investigations.

Answer 8

1. suspicious
2. a thorough investigation has been completed

Question 9

The _____ heading an investigation, or a police officer designated by the investigator, shall attend the morgue and be physically present when a deceased is identified under the following circumstances:

• _____, _____ or _____
• cases where the investigating officer has requested the presence of another officer
• cases where an _____
• when the Coroner believes it is necessary due to the nature of the case, or the condition of the person doing the identification.

 If the identification of the deceased can not be determined at this time, shall ensure that _____ is notified via the global e-mail address at _____. They are available as a resource in all unidentified human remains investigations and will

• provide direction, guidance, follow-up and support, as required
• act as a liaison in relation to these investigations (other than homicide cases) with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service; and
• will ensure all relevant information is entered on the _____

Answer 9

1. investigator
2. homicide, suspected homicide, other related criminal offence
3. inquest has been or is likely to be called
4. the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit (Homicide and Missing Persons), MissingPersons
5. National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) website

Question 10

Death Investigations - First Police Officer

The first police officer to arrive at the scene shall be responsible for_____ (if applicable), _____ and the _____ while awaiting the arrival of _____.

Answer 10

1. offender management
2. preservation of the evidence
3. crime scene

4, an appropriate investigator

Question 11

Death Investigations - Police Officer

A Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) may only be assigned to examine crime scenes at the discretion of the Officer in Charge – FIS.

A SOCO shall not be assigned to death investigations involving
- the sudden, _____
- the death of a child _____
- a _____ or _____.

Answer 11

1. unexpected death of a child
2. under five (5) years of age
3. suspicious death, suspected homicide

Question 12

Death Investigations - Supervisory Officer

The first supervisory officer shall be responsible for the _____.

Answer 12

1. quality and thoroughness of the uniform response

Question 13

Death Investigations - Supervisory Officer

When notified of a sudden death shall _____.

Answer 13

1. attend the scene promptly

Question 14

Death Investigations - Supervisory Officer

When notified of an unnatural sudden death shall
* _____
* provide _____
* ensure a police officer accompanies the _____
* request/assign further assistance, as required
* ensure the attendance of
 _____
 _____
 _____
* ensure a police officer accompanies the _____
* advise the _____ of all pertinent information
* ensure a police officer has been assigned to notify _____, if necessary

Answer 14

1. take charge of the scene
2. assistance and direction to the police officers at the scene
3. body to the hospital
4. a divisional detective
5. the Coroner
6. a FIS officer
7. Officer in Charge
8. the next of kin

Question 15

Death Investigations - Divisional Detective

The divisional investigator shall be responsible for ensuring_____, _____, and _____.

Answer 15

1. effective management of the scene
2. the thoroughness of the investigation
3. that the appropriate notifications are made

Question 16

Death Investigations - Divisional Detective

32. When notified of an unnatural sudden death shall
    * _____
    * ensure the attendance of _____, as required
    * ensure that valuables seized for safekeeping are handled in compliance with Procedure 09–01
    * provide direction concerning the return of valuables to the next of kin
    * confer with the attending Coroner and
     obtain a copy of the Coroner’s warrant;
     provide the following information to the Coroner before leaving the scene
     original eReport number;
     identification of deceased and method of confirmation, if known;
     name, address, phone number and relationship of next of kin, if known; and
     name, badge number and a contact phone number of assigned investigator

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Answer 16

1. attend the scene and co–ordinate the investigation
2. FIS personnel

Question 17

Death Investigations - Divisional Detective

32. When notified of an unnatural sudden death shall

…

• ensure _____ of the deceased person is confirmed, if possible
• add supplementary information to the original eReport listing
   method of identification confirmation; and
   name, address and phone number of the person making the identification
• when the Coroner has ordered an autopsy, ensure the following reports are completed prior to the Post Mortem Examination
   applicable eReports
   maintain continuity by ensuring
   a TPS 214 is applied to the body bag prior to removal to the morgue, or
   a police officer accompanies the body to the morgue
• ensure an officer attends and obtains the results of the Post Mortem Examination then adds the supplementary information to the original eReport
• consider and exercise, where applicable, all powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, relating to weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives and the related licences, certificates or permits
• notify _____ when firearms are or may be a factor
• notify _____

Answer 17

1. identification
2. Organized Crime Enforcement – Integrated Gun & Gang Task Force
3. Homicide and Missing Persons via the global e-mail address at Missing Persons

Question 18

Death Investigations - Divisional Detective

34. When notified of a sudden unexpected death, apparent suicide or accident where the only witness or person present at the time of death or the finding of the body is an intimate partner, past or present shall
    * _____
    * conduct a _____, remaining vigilant for the possibility of foul play
    * determine if _____
    * consult with _____
    * if suspicious circumstances exist, consult with _____

Answer 18

1. attend the scene and co–ordinate the investigation
2. thorough investigation
3. there is a history of prior intimate partner violence, intimate relationship dysfunction, or anything else to arouse suspicion
4. the Coroner and the FIS investigator
5. a member of the On–Call Homicide Team prior to leaving the scene

Question 19

Death Investigations - Officer in Charge

The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring an _____ and, in the absence of the detective sergeant, an _____.

Answer 19

1. appropriate uniform response
2. appropriate investigative response

Question 20

Death Investigations - Officer in Charge

When notified of an unnatural sudden death shall ensure
* _____ attend the scene
* a copy of the completed eReport is forwarded to the Office of the Chief Coroner as soon as practicable, and prior to the post mortem examination
* if involving a foreign national, notify _____

Answer 20

1. detective personnel are assigned and
2. Intelligence Services – Strategic Assessment and Analysis Section

Question 21

Death Investigations - Supervisory Officer

Supervisory Officer

50. When it is necessary to notify a next of kin should ensure the notification is
    * _____
    * _____

Answer 21

1. made in person
2. made by a supervisory officer in lieu of a constable

Question 22

 Notification of a death as a result of a motor vehicle collision shall be the responsibility of the _____. Unless deemed inappropriate, notification of a death as a result of a homicide shall be made by an _____.

Answer 22

1. Traffic Services Supervisor
2. investigating officer from Detective Operations - Homicide and Missing Persons

Question 23

Death Investigations - Supervisory Officer

52. When advised that notification of next of kin in person is unsuccessful shall
    * ensure compliance with item 47
    * notify _____

Answer 23

1. the divisional detective to continue the effort

Question 24

Death Investigations - Detective Sergeant - Division

56. Upon receiving information that a police officer has been unable to _____ shall take the appropriate action to ensure that _____.

Answer 24

1. contact a next of kin
2. the next of kin is notified