Karkoutr Flashcards
(115 cards)
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Administrative Investigation
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Means a police investigation to review the policies of, or services provided by the service and the conduct of its police officers pursuant to s. 11 of Ontario Regulation 267/10 made under the Police Services Act
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Means mediation, conciliation, negotiation or any other means of facilitating the resolution of issues in dispute by a third party off site meeting.
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Amber Alert
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Means cooperative effort between police, the media and the Ministry of Transportation to provide early notification to the public where a person under 18 years of age is believed to have been abducted and where circumstances lead police to believe that the abducted person is in danger of serious bodily harm or death and there is enough descriptive information about the abducted person, and/or the abductor, and/or the abductors vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help in locating the person.
An amber alert will have a duration of 5 hours following activation, unless cancelled or extended.
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Booking Hall System
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Means a video surveillance system installed in the sally-port, booking hall and other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility. The BHS is operated manually by the booking officer. (Booking Video)
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Chiefs Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Liaison Officer
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Means a uniform senior officer of the TPS designated by the Chief of Police act as the main liaison with the SIU in all matters relating to SIU investigations. The chiefs SIU Liaison officer oversees the Chiefs SIU On-Call Designate Cadre and Professional Standards Support SIU Liaison while in the field
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Chiefs SIU On-Call Designate
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Means a member of the cadre of on-call TPS uniform senior officers that manages the SIU event in the field on behalf of the chief
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Child
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Means any person under the age of 18
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Child (Domestic Violence)
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For the purposes of domestic violence investigations means any person who is, or appears to be, under the age of 16, including a child under a child protection order who is 16 or 17 years old.
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Child abuse
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Includes sexual abuse and physical abuse
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Child Abuse Investigation Team
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means a designated child abuse investigator and Children’s Aid Society Specialist, who shall conduct interviews together and communicate at every stage of the investigation.
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Child in need of Protection
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means a child that can be apprehended as being in need of protection as defined in S125(1) of the child youth and family services act
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Command Post
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Means a place near the scene of an emergency incident where members report for instructions and information. The command post should be located at a safe distance and near other emergency services command posts.
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Community Patrol
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means the performance of general policing duties in the community by officers assigned to a combination of general and directed patrol, targeted and problem oriented policing initiatives.
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Complaint External
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Means an allegation made by a member of the public.
In writing and signed on the OIPRD form and,
Delivered to any TPS facility or the OIPRD personally or by an agent, by mail, facsimile, or email AND
Must concern the policies of, or services provided by the Service or conduct of a Police officer and Classified by the OIPRD.
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Complaint External Civilian
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Means an allegation made by a member of the public concerning the conduct of a civilian member .
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Complaint Internal
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means an allegation from internal sources concerning the conduct of a police officer or the policies or the services provided by the TPS.
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Complaint Internal Civillian
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mean an allegation from an internal source concerning the conduct of a civilian member or the policies or the services provided by TPS
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Conduced Energy Weapon (CEW)
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means a weapon that primarily uses propelled wires to conduct energy that affects the sensory and or motor functions of the central nervous system.
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Confidential Source
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Means a person who is registered with Intelligence Services - Cover Operations- Source Management and voluntarily provides information of some usefulness or interest to the TPS with respect to prevention and detection of crimes, with the explicit or implicit expectation of confidentiality. This person would generally not become a witness or require protection as a result of their involvement or the information they have provided.
A CS is an asset of TPS and is not the exclusive asset of any one officer.
A CS does not include a person who provides a statement to police as part of routine police inquires into alleged offences; eg witness to a crime.
There are two levels of CS, 1 &2.
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Confidential Source Level 2
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mean a source under 18 , young person, or a source whos information could be considered
- multi-jurisdictional
- may affect national security
- involves organized crime
- is beyond the resources of the source-handling abilities of the officers involved
- at the discretion of the controller
- Unless otherwise approved by the Controller, a confidential source - level 2 shall be managed by a handler - level 2
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Defusing Session
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Means an immediate informal meeting attended by an individual or a group of members involved in a traumatic critical incident to assess the need for further assistance prior to the end of shift. The defusing session takes place immediately after the conclusion of the traumatic critical incident in a secure location where disruptions can be eliminated and last for approximately 15-30 minutes. Two peer support volunteers normally lead these meetings with EFAP support if necessary. Attendance is mandatory but active participation in the discussion is voluntary.
Defusing sessions may be conducted by a mental heal professional assisted by members of CIRT and are not operational debriefings.
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Demonstrated Force Presence
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Means CEW is un-holstered and displayed in the presence of the subject with the intention to achieve behaviour compliance
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Detention Area Monitoring System
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Means a video surveillance system installed in the prisoner detention areas of a police facility, such as cells and the bullpen, which is designed to monitor and record the condition of prisoners while they are in custody. The DAMS is set to automatically record each cell and bullpen when activity is detected. (Cell Video)
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Detention facility
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Means any central lock-up and/or booking hall.
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Directed patrol
means a specific activity designed to address an identified concern within the community.
Directed patrols are activities detailed to officers in order to have specific measurable tasks carried out. This form may be enforcement-based but may also be focused on achieving a goal by other means. Directed Patrol can be an effective component in the maintenance of public order and improving the quality of life for the community.
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Disability
means
(a) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment , deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheel chair or other remedial appliance or device.
(b) a condition of mental impairment or developmental disability
(c) a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language
(d) a mental disorder, or
(e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act; (handicap)
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Discrimination
means any distinction, conduct or action, either by intention or not, on the basis of any prohibited ground under the Human Rights Code, which has the impact of excluding persons, denying benefits or imposing burdens on an individual or group, which are not imposed on others or which withholds or limits access to benefits available to others.
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Divisional Cells
means cells that may be used for short term detention of a person in custody when.
- being processed, or waiting to be processed, or to ensure the safety of the person and or members
- awaiting transportation to a central lock-up
- being held for return by an outside agency
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Domestic Incident
means any incident between persons involved in an intimate relationship where, although no criminal offence has occurred, police have been called to the scene.
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Domestic Occurrence
Means an occurrence report created to detail criminal behaviour and/or breach of any statute related to a domestic situation and includes an arrest report. (Excludes Domestic Incident report)
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Domestic Violence
Means any physical, sexual, or psychological harm caused, or attempted, between persons involved in an intimate relationship including
-Assault
-Murder
-Sexual Assault
-Threatening
-Harassment
-Intimidation
-Unlawful interference with personal liberty
-Any other criminal offence
-Offences under other statutes, such as the Family Law Act, Children's Law reform act etc.
But does not include child abuse investigations.
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Dominant Aggressor
means the individual who was the principal abuser, and not necessarily the person who initiated the violence that resulted in the attendance of police
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Drive Stun Mode
means when the conducted energy weapon is placed in direct contact with the subject and the current is applied without the probes being propelled.
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Eligible Member Address suppression program
For the purposes of participation in the address suppression program means
- a currently serving police officer, or
- a currently serving court officer.
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Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
Means a facility operated by the City of Toronto specifically established to conduct the overall management of an emergency. TPS is one of many agencies represented. TO EOC is located at 703 Don Mills Road, 6th Floor.
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Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
Is a committee chaired by the Staff Superintendent - Public Safety Operations, comprised of subject matter experts from every command pillar within TPS. The EPC focus is on mitigation, preparedness planning, response and recovery; ensuring appropriate planning, investigative and response capabilities are available within the service.
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EFAP
For the purposes of using the services of the employee and family assistance program EFAP provider includes
- a spouse or partner from a same sex or opposite sex relationship.
- dependent children
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Evacuation
means a movement of people from a place of danger to stay elsewhere for the duration of the danger.
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Evacuation Officer
means the police officer designated by the incident commander to coordinate the evacuation.
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Exigent circumstances
Means urgent, pressing and/or emergency circumstances. In reference to an emergency or hazardous incident, exigent circumstances may include a bomb threat, a person possessing or using a weapon, or a fire on school property. (Source: Police/School Board)
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External Complaint
Means an allegation made by a member of the public
- in writing and signed on the OIPRD form and
- Delivered to any TPS facility of the OIPRD personally of by an agent, mail. facsimile, or email and
- must concern the policies of, or the services provided by the service or the conduct of a police officer and
- Classified by the OIPRD.
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Firearm Discharge
means when a service member, other then at an authorized range or under exemption provisions, discharges a firearm in the performance of their duty or discharges and issued firearm at any time, intentionally or unintentionally.
For the purposes of use of force, Firearm discharge also includes discharges that occur at an authorized range or under the exemption provisions that result in injury or death.
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Grounds, Primary
Means the grounds used to detain a person to ensure their attendance in court in order to be dealt with according to law. Primary grounds are set out in S.497 of the Criminal Code.
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Grounds, Reasonable
Means a set of facts or circumstances that would lead a person of ordinary care and judgement to have a strong belief beyond mere suspicion.
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Grounds, Secondary
Means the grounds used to justify detention of an accused person, in addition to the primary grounds, or where the primary grounds are insufficient including when
-detention is necessary for the protection of safety of the public, including any victim of or witness to the offence
-detention is necessary if any substantial likelihood exists that the accused person will, if released from custody, commit a criminal offence or interfere with the administration of justice.
Secondary grounds are set out in S 498 CC
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Grounds Tertiary
Means the grounds used to justify the detention of the accused person n order to maintain confidence in the administration of justice, having regard to all the circumstances, including
- the apparent strength of the prosecutors case
- the gravity of the offence.
- The circumstances surrounding its commission
- The potential for a lengthy term of imprisonment.
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Handler - Leve 2
Means any police officer from TPS who has been accredited and designated by the controller or designate. A handler - Level 2 can manage agents, and level 1 and level 2 sources
For the purposes of agents, a handler-level 2 is also responsible for
- the management of agents on behalf of the service.
- considering the primary concerns
- the acquisition and dissemination of information from that agent
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Hold and Secure
means all of the movement in and out of the school is restricted and external doors locked, however, movement within the school is not restricted as the external danger near the school poses no immediate threat to the students or staff unless they leave the building.
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Hold-up Mandate
Hus will take charge and attend all robberies that fall within their mandate including: Financial institutions, armoured cars; retail business; home invasion committed with a firearm or offensive weapon and money deposits.
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Homicide Investigations
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means an investigation led by SCI-HOM into circumstances surrounding a sudden death where there is :
-obvious or suspected foul play
-the cause of death cannot be explained
-found human remains
Any other suspicious circumstance.
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Hot Zone
in reference to the Containment & Perimeter Control map, means an area where contamination concentration is at its highest and levels of contamination are immediately dangerous to life and health. Only members equipped with the appropriate PPE shall enter the hot zone.
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Illness / Injury on duty
mean an illness /injury sustained in the performance of duty, which may or may not result in
- first aid, including aid provided by EMS.
- medical care through a health care professional or
- time lost from work
- a potential or actual exposure to physical - CBRNE hazard
- communicable diseases.
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Immediate Rapid Response
Means that if there is an immediate threat to life in a school, officers shall enter the school to stop the threat is accordance with training.
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Incident Commander
Means the police officer who has taken charge of the incident and who is in charge at the command post and, in conjunction with other emergency service commanders, is responsible for coordinating and managing police response at an incident
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Incident Commander Cadre (ICC)
means a Toronto Police service Senior Officers who have been trained as incident commanders and are available 24/7 on an on-call basis and may be activated through the Inspector EMPO
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Incident Management System (IMS)
means the model of police on-site response to emergencies and disasters based on the Incident Command System, adopted by the Province of Ontario. The IMS provides the functional infrastructure necessary for the appropriate and efficient use of police resources.
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Incident Management System Team
Service members trained in IMS whose responsibilities are to attend the command post and manage site operations for Level 2 - Major Incidents and Level 3- Disaster Incidents. EMPO maintains a list of qualified team members.
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Infant
means a child less than 1 year of age
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Informal Resolution (external)
In reference to external complaints means where the conduct is deemed less serious and can be resolved through agreement from all parties after an OIPRD complaint has been lodged.
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Informal resolution (internal)
In reference to internal complaints means if at the conclusion of the investigation and upon review of the written report, the unit commander is of the opinion that there was misconduct and/or unsatisfactory work performance but that it was not of a serious nature, the Unit Commander may resolve the matter informally.
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Inner Perimeter
in reference to the Containment & Perimeter Control map, means a second level subdivision made to refine the isolation of the actual hazard or emergency site.
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Internal Complaint
means an allegation from internal sources concerning the conduct of a police officer, or the policies or the services provided by the TPS
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Intimate Partner
Means a partner from a current or former intimate relationship
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Intimate Relationship
Includes current or former relationships between opposite sex and same sex partners and include persons who
- are legally married to one another
- were previously married to one another
- are not married, but are currently in a family-type relationship
- are not married, but were formerly in a family-type relationship.
- have a child in common regardless of whether such persons have been married or lived together at one time.
- are (or have ever been) involved in a dating relationship.
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Investigating Supervisor
In reference to complaints, means a supervisor assigned to investigate a complaint and includes a Unit Complaint Coordinator (UCC)
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Investigative Contact
means any contact between a police officer and member of the public where that contact has been initiated by the police officer for the purpose of a police investigation
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Items of Religious Significance
means any item, article, apparel or clothing a person identifies as having religious importance.
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Level 1 - Emergency Response
means the general response activities and resources to mitigate the situation of any incident. Members respond quickly to the report of an emergency situation to gather information, assess the situation, and determine whether additional members and specialized response is required. Many emergency incidents are resolved within a short period of time, using resources available at a divisional level.
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Level 2 - Major Incident
means an emergency incident which exceeds a divisions normal operational resources and requires additional support, or multiple agency co-ordination at the site and some degree of external support. Level -2 Major incidents may continue for an extended period of time and require a site Command Post and /or the Major Incident Command Centre (MICC)
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Level 3 - Disaster Incident
Means an incident that may affect a significant portion of the population, may continue for a long period of time and may require an extensive recovery period. Response to a disaster may require the activation of the Major Incident Command Centre (MICC), the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), political direction and support, and the official declaration of a disaster in accordance with Municipal Code 59 and the provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
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Level 1 Missing Person Search
means the level of search implemented when a person is reported missing and there are no extenuating circumstances. At this level, there are minimal concerns regarding the issue of foul play or the infirmity or limitations of the missing person.
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Level 2 Missing Person Search
means the level of search when a missing person is
- under 16 and judged likely to be incapable of caring for themselves
- mentally challenged
- over 65 years of age or infirm, or
- there is evidence of foul play.
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Level 3 Missing Person Search
Means the level of search implemented when the Level 1 and Level 2 missing person searches are ineffective or if the situation, due to the extenuation circumstances, necessitates that this level be initiated immediately.
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Level 1 Search
Means a Frisk or Pat-Down search of the clothing, including pockets, that does not include the removal of any clothing except outerwear such as jackets, hats and/or gloves/mittens.
A Level 1 Search has commonly been referred to as a "field search".
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Level 2 Search
means a more thorough search that may include the removal of clothing which does not expose a persons undergarments or the areas of the body normally covered by undergarments. The removal of clothing such as belts, footwear, socks, shoes, sweaters, extra layers of clothing, or the shirt of a male would all be included in a Level 2 search.
A Level 2 search would normally be conducted in a location that provides some degree of privacy such as a police facility of other safe surrounding.
A Level 2 search has commonly been referred to as a "general search"
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Level 3 search
means a search that includes the removal of some or all of a persons clothing and a visual inspection of the body. More specifically, a level 3 search involves the removal of clothing that fully exposes the undergarments or an area of the body normally covered by undergarments (genitalia, buttocks, women's breasts).
Note the mere fact that portions of a persons body normally covered by undergarments are exposed because of the way the person was dressed when taken into custody does not constitute a level 3 search, if the removal of such clothing was not caused by the police. (I.e. the arrest of a naked person does not in itself constitute a level 3 search)
Due to the high degree of intrusiveness of this type of search, it shall only be conducted when it is reasonable and necessary, considering the purpose and the grounds that exist at the time, which justify the search.
A level 3 search is equivalent to the term strip search, used by the courts and other government agencies.
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Non medical accommodation
means accommodation based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status and/or family status.
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Notice of Hearing
A notice of hearing must be served at least 72 hours before the police officer's first appearance at a hearing.
A notice of hearing shall include
(a) a statement of the time, place and purpose of the hearing
(b) a reference to the statutory authority under which the hearing will be held
(c) a statement that if the party notified does not attend at the hearing, the tribunal may proceed in the absence of the party and the party will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceeding.
(d) statement of particulars
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Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD)
Means an independent civilian agency responsible for receiving, managing and overseeing all public complaints about the police in Ontario in accordance with the PSA.
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Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) Liaison Officer
means a senior officer of the TPS designated by the Chief to act as the liaison with the OIPRD relating to conduct investigations and adjudications.
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Officer in Charge
means the member who, subject to the direction of the Unit Commander, is in charge of and responsible for the operation of a unit.
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Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC)
means an independent oversight agency and it the appeal body for decisions made a police disciplinary proceedings.
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Ontario Human Rights Commission
Means an independent government agency that provides leadership for the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights and builds partnerships across the human rights system (but does not receive human rights code complaints)
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Order maintenance
means the act of upholding community standards, using both informal community activities and law enforcement to create a safer environment, and an improved quality of life.
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Outer Perimeter
in reference to the Containment & Perimeter Control Map, means the secure line established by the police to define and isolate the emergency site as a closed, controlled area.
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Patrol, Community
means the performance of general policing duties in the community by officers assigned to a combination of general and directed patrol, targeted and problem oriented policing initiatives.
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Person with a Disability
means a person with a physical or mental condition (congenital, or due to injury or disease), as diagnosed by a health care professional competent to make such diagnoses, that prevents or limits the persons ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
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Poisoned / Toxic work environment
means harassing or discriminatory behaviours, that are sufficiently severe and/or pervasive, that causes significant and unreasonable interference to a members work environment. A poisoned /toxic work environment can interfere with and/or undermine work performance and can cause emotional and psychological stress not experienced by other members. As such, it results in unequal terms and conditions of employment and prevents or impairs full and equal enjoyment of employment, benefits or opportunities.
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Police Cells
means divisional cells, central lock-ups, and court cells used for the secure detention of persons in custody. An interview room is NOT a police cell.
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Police Command Centre (PCC)
means the facility specifically established to co-ordinate strategic response during an emergency. PCC is located at 703 Don Mills Road, 7th floor. The role of the PCC is to coordinate the strategic police response to the sites while ensuring that essential policing services continue throughout the city.
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Police Officer - SIU Investigations
in reference to SIU investigations means a police officer engaged in the execution or purported execution of duty. Off-duty events may be subject to an SIU investigation. For example but not limited to the following events:
- where a police officer verbally identifies themselves as a police officer.
- where a police officer produces police identification.
- where a police officer uses police equipment or property.
- where a police officers operates a police vehicle; or
- Where a police officer otherwise engages in their oath of office.
The decision to contact the SIU in such circumstances with be at the discretion of the Chiefs SIU on-Call Designate or in their absence, the Duty Senior Officers -TPOC.
Civilian members including court officers, parking enforcement offices and special constables are not included in the definition of a police officer for the purposes of the SIU.
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Policy Service Complaint
Means a complaint concerning the policies of or the services provided by the TPS
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Post Incident Firearm Exposure Session
means a session involving firearm exercises undertaken with a qualified firearms instructor. This session does not consist of a qualification standard and is not an operational debriefing. Rather, a post incident firearms exposure session consists of an individual course of fire intended to be educational, to provide reassurance, and to promote officers confidence with their firearm after an officer-involved shooting incident. The post incident firearms exposure session will take place prior to being returned to full duties after a shooting incident.
Post incident firearms exposure sessions are mandatory for officers who discharge their firearms in the line of duty and officers determined by their UC to be directly impacted by the incident. However, any officer involved in a shooting incident may request to participate in a post incident firearms exposure session.
Post incident firearms exposure sessions do not apply to the discharge of a firearm for the purpose of dispatching an animal, unless circumstances suggest otherwise.
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Primary Zone
means the 10 kilometre zone around a nuclear generating station.
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Problem Oriented Policing
means a technique by which public disorder and crime issues are identified, analyzed and strategies are developed to eliminate or bring the issues under control.
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Prohibited Grounds
means the protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code for which a person cannot discriminate
These include:
- Age
- Ancestry
- Citizenship
- Colour
- Creed
- Disability
- ethnic origin
- family status
- gender expression
- gender identify
- marital status (including single status)
- place of origin
- race
- Receipt of public assistance (in housing only)
- Record of offences (in employment only)
- sex (including discrimination based on pregnancy and breast feeding) and
- Sexual orientation
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Racially Biased Policing
occurs when a member of a police service inappropriately considers race or ethnicity in deciding how and with whom to intervene in an enforcement capacity. Racial biased policing includes racial profiling.
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Regulated Interaction
means an attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information by asking an individual, in a face-to-face encounter, to identify himself or herself or to provide information for the purpose of identifying the individual and includes such an attempt whether or not identifying information is collected,
I. only if that attempt is done for the purpose of:
-inquiring into offences that have been or might be committed and/or;
-inquiring into suspicious activities to detect offences; and/or
-gathering information for intelligence purposes;
ii) but does not include an attempted collection made by a police officer for the purpose of investigating an offence the officer reasonably suspects has been or will be committed.
iii) and does not include an attempt by a police officer to collect identifying information from an individual if,
-the individual is legally required to provide the information to a police officer;
-the individual is under arrest or is being detained;
the police officer is engaged in a covert operation;
The police officer is executing a warrant, acting pursuant to a court order or performing related duties; or
-The individual form whom the police officer attempts to collect information is employed in the administration of justice or is carrying out duties or providing services that are otherwise relevant to the carrying out of the police officers duties.
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Service Vehicle Collision Reduction Committee (SVCRC)
means a panel consisting of, but not limited to, the Unit Commander and/or designate from
-Professional Standards
-Traffic Services
-Toronto Police College
With the mandate to monitor TPS vehicle collisions for trend analysis, problem identification, quality assurance, and training issues, and report its findings to the Chief of Police.
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Shelter in Place
Requires that people enter and remain in a building with the doors and windows closed due to an external environment threat. Fans, including heat and air conditioning units should be turned off to prevent air from outside entering the building. Normal operations may continue within the building.
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Short-Term
for the purpose of medical workplace accommodations means the prognosis for full recovery is within 6 months.
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Mandate pursuant to Part VII PSA
means that the SIU is legislated to investigate the circumstances of serious injury or death that may have resulted through criminal offences committed by a police officer. The death of serious injury is in relation to a citizen, another police officer or other member of the service. The SIU mandate may be invoked for deaths, serious injuries that occur in circumstances where there has been police engagement. For example, but not limited to injuries or death occurring:
- in the course of making an arrest
- in the course of a suspect apprehension pursuit.
- while in police custody
- while in hospital following apprehension or police custody;
- or allegations of sexual assault.
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Special Review
In reference to work performance means a 2 part process involving an initial interview with the unit commander about management practices and/or accommodation factors, and a second phase that may include heightened monitoring of performance beyond the annual evaluation to improve an individuals work performance.
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Staging
means a determined off-site location where responding personnel and appropriate equipment initially report to await details before entering the emergency site itself.
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Subject officer
in reference to complaints means a police officer who is alleged to have engaged in misconduct by act or omission where a complaint has been made and the officer has been so designated by the investigating supervisor.
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Subject officer SIU investigations
means a police officer whose conduct appears, in the opinion of the SIU director, to have caused the death or serious injury under investigation, and has been so designated in writing.
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Substantiated
I'm reference to complaints means, based on the results of the investigation, there are reasonable grounds to believe the conduct of a police officer or civilian constitutes misconduct.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Means the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age, which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation which must include an complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, a police investigation and a review of the child's clinical history.
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Sudden Unexplained Death (SUD)
means the death investigation of a child due to
- SID
- Accidental injury
- Non-accidental injury due to neglect or abuse
- a previously undiagnosed natural disease process and may include
- negative autopsy but evidence of an old healed fracture which has not been adequately explained by the investigation.
- negative autopsy but a previous history of child abuse.
- negative autopsy but some positive toxicology, which although not considered to be a cause of death cannot be explained (e.g. blood alcohol of 30mg in a 5 month old child)
*WHERE there is significant concern regarding any part of the death investigation, the cause of death should be classified as SUD.
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Workplace
means any land, premise, location or thing at, upon or near which service business is being conducted. This can include but limited to
- Service facilities /buildings
- Service vehicles
- Courthouses
- any other location where Service business is being conducted.
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Workplace accommodation
means modifying the workplace environment of the functions of a position to enable a member needing non-medical or medically supported accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position of the essential duties of an alternative available position for which the member is qualified.
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Workplace Harassment
means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, or workplace sexual harassment. Harassment may be a 1 time incident or repeated incidents. Workplace harassment does not include discipline or performance management.
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Workplace Sexual Harassment
means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace because of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, where the course of comment or conduct is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome or making a sexual solicitation or advance where the person making the solicitation or advance is in a position to confer, grant or deny a benefit or advancement to the worker and the person knows or ought reasonably to know that the solicitation or advance is unwelcome.
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Workplace Violence
means the exercise of physical force, or attempt, by a person against a worker in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker. This includes a statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for the worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker.
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Young Person (YCJA)
Means a person who is or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary , appears to be 12 years old or older but less then 18 years old and, if the context requires, includes any person who is charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act with having committed an offence while he or she was a young person or who was found guilty of an offence under the YCJA.
