Missing Persons

Question 1

Missing person cases, where it has yet to be determined whether foul play is involved AND the individual remains unaccounted for ____days after being reported missing, shall be deemed as what?

Answer 1

30
A Major Case pursuant to the Ontario Major Case Management Manual, with an accredited Major Case Manager leading the investigation.

Question 2

Q Who is responsible for posting a BOLO (Be on the Lookout)?

Answer 2

Records Management Services

Question 3

What guidelines MUST be met prior to an amber alert
• The investigator believes a child under __ years old has been abducted
• The investigator believes the child is in danger
• There is descriptive information about one or more of the following :
1. ___
2. ___
3. ___

Answer 3

18

1. Child
2. Abductor
3. Vehicle

Question 4

A complainant attending in person at a division MAY be directed to attend a different division, if the missing persons resides elsewhere

Answer 4

• NO - They SHALL not be directed to attend a different division

Question 5

According to Missing Person (A), When the complainant is situated in the City of Toronto and is reporting a person missing who is a resident of the City of Toronto, what is the procedure to follow?

The __________ of a missing person shall conduct the investigation, complete the applicable E reports and if the missing person is not in the division where the missing person resides IMMEDIATELY provide the report number to the OIC of the division and record the name, rank and badge number in their E report
• The division __________ shall conduct a follow up investigation.

Answer 5

• division receiving the report

where the missing person resides

Question 6

According to Missing Person (B), when the complainant is situated in the City of Toronto and is reporting a person missing who is not a resident of the City of Toronto, and the area from which the person is missing is known, what is the procedure to follow?

• division _________ of the missing persons shall conduct the investigation, complete the applicable E reports and if the missing person is not in the division where the missing person resides IMMEDIATELY provide the report number to the OIC of the division and record the name, rank and badge number in their E report
• The division responsible for ___________ the shall conduct a follow-up investigation

Answer 6

receiving the report

area from which the person is missing

Question 7

Q According to Missing Person (C) when the complainant is situated in the City of Toronto and is reporting a person missing who is not a resident of the City of Toronto and the area from which the person is missing is unknown, what is the procedure?
. The division _______ of a missing person shall:
• Conduct the initial investigation
• Complete the applicable E report
• Conduct a follow up investigation
• Add any new information in the original e report until the missing person is located or further information is received concerning the whereabouts of the missing person that identifies an area where the person may be located or was missing from
• If further information is received about the area, provide the E report number to the __________ for a follow-up investigation.

Answer 7

receiving the report

division responsible for that area

Question 8

According to Missing Person (D) where the complainant is situated outside the City of Toronto and is reporting a person missing who is a resident of the City of Toronto, what is the procedure to follow?

• The unit ___________ shall transfer the complainant to the division where ___________
• The division ____________ shall
1. Advise the complainant that a _____________ where the complainant is currently situated will attend to speak with them
2. Generate a CPIC message to the ___________ requesting an officer from the police services attends to speak with the complainant, the name rank badge number and contact information of the officer who is attending to conduct that investigation be forwarded by CPIC to the TPS division conducting the investigation and all information obtained during the initial investigation be forwarded by facsimile to the TPS division conducting the investigation
3. Complete the applicable E report, including the results of the investigation conducted by the local police service
• The division where the ____________ shall conduct a follow-up investigation

Answer 8

receiving the report the missing persons resides
where the missing person resides
member of the police service having jurisdiction
local police service
missing person RESIDES

Question 9

According to Missing Person (E) where a complainant is situated outside the City of Toronto and is reporting a person missing who is not a resident of the City of Toronto and the area from which the person is missing is known, what is the procedure to follow?

• The ______________ shall transfer the complainant to the division ____________ from which the person is missing
• The division __________ from which the person is missing shall
1. Advise the complainant that ____________ where the complainant is currently situated will attend to speak with them
2. Generate a CPIC message to the __________ requesting an officer from the police services attends to speak with the complainant, the name rank badge number and contact information of the officer who is attending to conduct that investigation be forwarded by CPIC to the TPS division conducting the investigation and all information obtained during the initial investigation be forwarded by facsimile to the TPS division conducting the investigation
3. Complete the applicable E report, including the results of the investigation conducted by the local police service
• The division ______________ shall conduct a follow-up investigation

Answer 9

unit receiving the report
responsible for the area
responsible for the area
a member of the police service having jurisdiction
local police service
responsible for the area from which the person is missing

Question 10

Q. According to Missing Person (F) where a complainant is situated outside the City of Toronto and is reporting a person missing who is not a resident of the City of Toronto and the area from which the person is missing is unknown – what is the procedure to follow?

Answer 10

The unit receiving a report of a missing person shall transfer the reportee to the Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC).
The TPOC shall
 speak with the reportee over the telephone in an attempt to identify an area from which the person is missing
 if the area is identified transfer the reportee to the division responsible for that area
 if the area is not identified, the Officer in Charge – TPOC shall assign the investigation to the most appropriate division and ensure the reportee is transferred to that division

Question 11

When would you advise a parent, guardian or the approved agency that has custody of a the child that they may apply to a Justice of the Peace for an apprehension warrant under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA)

if the missing person is UNDER ___ and the circumstances warrant.

Answer 11

16

Question 12

For matters of International Investigations as it applies to missing persons, who should members contact for assistance?

Answer 12

A. Intelligence Services – International Assistance Unit.

Question 13

A citizen requesting information about another citizen’s whereabouts either electronically or by telephone shall be directed to _____ . The ______ the shall determine whether it is appropriate to release the requested information

Answer 13

Officer in Charge. he Officer in Charge

Question 14

Q Upon being notified of a Level 1 missing person search what shall a supervisory officer do according to procedure?

Answer 14

A - Ensure a TPS 260 has been completed
- In consultation with the first responding officer and Officer in Charge, determine the relative urgency and appropriate level of response

Question 15

Q When commencing a Level 2 search, what is the role of a supervisory officer?

Ensure compliance with item 1 (duties of first police officer on scene)

• Attend the scene and establish a command post _________________
• Notify the ___
• Ensure all relatives of the missing person are interviewed
• Ensure a TPS 260 and 261 have been completed and submitted to the OIC
• Consider the nature of the area to be searched
• Ensure communication services is notified and the description and all other pertinent information to broadcast
• Assign search areas by using the TPS 230 and divisional search maps
• Document all assignments on a TPS 231
• Assigned adequate personnel to conduct the search
• Consider obtaining assistance from support units (Mounted, PDS etc)
• When practical consider having someone familiar with the missing person accompany a patrolling officer
• Ensure evidence is collected and preserved in compliance with Procedure 04-21
• Consider communicating the relevant information on social media in compliance with procedure 17-13
• Consider requesting assistance from the media in compliance with procedure 17-01
• Consider using a poster or bulletin to assist in locating the missing person by contacting corporate communications.
• Conduct on-going consultation with the OIC/Search manager where circumstances may warrant a level 3 search.

Answer 15

-at OTHER then the place last scene or the missing persons house
OIC

Question 16

Q When becoming involved in a Level 2 investigation who shall the Officer in Charge of the station notify? the _________ if available and the __________

Answer 16

Unit Commander – if available

- Duty Senior Officer

Question 17

A missing person is a person where both the following circumstances exist with respect to the person:
The persons whereabouts are _____ and,
- the person has not been in ____ with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or
- it is reasonable in the circumstances to fear for the person’s _____ because of the circumstances surrounding the person’s absence or because of any other prescribed considerations.
 A member of a is unable to locate the person after making reasonable efforts to do so.

Answer 17

unknown. contact safety police force

Question 18

The Missing Persons Act came into effect on July 1, 2019. This legislation will assist police officers investigating missing person occurrences by providing them with the ability, in certain circumstances, to:

obtain a ______ for a person or entity to produce records that would assist in locating a missing person;
 obtain a _______ to allow entry onto a premises to locate a missing person; and
 make an ________ for records without judicial authorization

Answer 18

court order
search warrant
urgent demand

Question 19

Divisional ________ shall ensure that a list of local resources is created and maintained to assist personnel assigned to missing person searches. Information may include, but is not limited to listings for

Answer 19

Unit Commanders

 community centres, pools, arenas, libraries
 churches
 schools
 shopping malls
 transportation facilities (bus terminals, train stations, etc.)
 hotels/motels
 hostels & withdrawal management centres (formerly known as detoxification centres)
 social service agencies, drop in centres
 hospitals
 private security agencies operating in the division

Question 20

When a person is reported missing by a reportee over the telephone, the member receiving the telephone call may transfer the reportee to Communications Services.

True or False

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Last Known Position means the last _____________ (by ________ ) position that the missing person was known to be.

Answer 21

substantiated (by clues or evidence)

Question 22

In cases where foul play is suspected or unusual circumstances are encountered the collection of DNA will be conducted under the direction of .

Answer 22

Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services (FIS)

Question 23

Toronto Resident Reported Missing to another Jurisdiction
When information is received from another police agency that a City of Toronto resident has been reported missing in another jurisdiction, the _______ of the division where the missing person resides shall ensure
 a Service lead investigator is assigned to the occurrence;
 an investigation is undertaken in cooperation with the agency that received the report;
 once the other agency has cleared the investigative leads within their jurisdiction, the Service will take responsibility for the investigation;
 CPIC entries are updated as required to indicate the investigation is now the responsibility of the Service; and
 compliance with all relevant direction contained in this Procedure

Answer 23

Detective Sergeant

Question 24

Level 3 searches

Duty Inspector
The Duty Inspector is responsible for ensuring that sufficient resources are made available, the applicable _______ is advised and determine, after consultation, whether to escalate or de–escalate physical search operations

Answer 24

Deputy Chief of Police

Question 25

When the missing person is not located within ___ days of being reported missing and there is no new evidence, explanation or circumstances indicating that the occurrence should not be cancelled the _________ shall ensure  the status of the original eReport remains open  request is made to have the missing person's dentist complete a RCMP 1667 - At the discretion of the __________, the RCMP 1667 may be completed before the ___ day period has passed.

Answer 25

Detective Sergeant 30

Question 26

The MPU is available to all members of the Service as a resource that is:  available to provide direction, guidance, follow-up and support for missing person investigations;  designated by the ______ to coordinate, manage and report on the use of urgent demands for records outlined in section 8 of the Missing Persons Act.

Answer 26

Chief

Question 27

____________________ {NMPDP} is designed to be utilized as an additional resource with ongoing missing person investigations. The ______ is a joint effort of the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR) and the National DNA Data Bank (NDDB).

Answer 27

The National Missing Persons DNA Program (NMPDP)

Question 28

A Be On the LookOut (BOLO) request is generated when a missing person eReport is created. _____________ is responsible for posting the BOLO.

Answer 28

Records Management Services – Operations (RMS – Ops)

Question 29

Under no circumstances will the report of a missing person be entered as an ‘Incident' True or False

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Toronto Resident Reported Missing to another Jurisdiction When information is received from another police agency that a City of Toronto resident has been reported missing in another jurisdiction, the _________ of the division where the missing person resides shall ensure  a Service lead investigator is assigned to the occurrence;  an investigation is undertaken in cooperation with the agency that received the report;  once the other agency has cleared the investigative leads within their jurisdiction, the Service will take responsibility for the investigation;  CPIC entries are updated as required to indicate the investigation is now the responsibility of the Service; and  compliance with all relevant direction contained in this Procedure.

Answer 30

Detective Sergeant

Question 31

The first supervisory officer shall be responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response. When commencing a Level 2 search and investigative response shall  ensure compliance with item 1  comply with item 2  attend the scene and establish a _____________________________ York or Durham Regional Police Air Support Units [only when authorized by the ______________________]

Answer 31

command post at a location other than the place last seen or the missing person’s home Duty Senior Officer – TPOC (Duty Senior Officer) or other senior officer

Question 32

Officer in Charge When becoming involved in a Level 2 search and investigation shall  ensure a supervisory officer takes charge of the investigation in compliance with item 6  ensure detectives are assigned to the investigation, where applicable  ensure adequate and appropriate resources are obtained to conduct the search  notify the  Unit Commander, if available  _________, via TPOC ensure that a ____________ is appointed, or where appropriate, request the assistance of Corporate Communications to handle all media enquiries

Answer 32

Duty Inspector | media relations officer

Question 33

Level 3 search Duty Inspector The Duty Inspector is responsible for ensuring that sufficient resources are made available, the applicable _________ is advised and determine, after consultation, whether to escalate or de–escalate physical search operations. Upon being notified by the Officer in Charge of the requirement for a Level 3 search and investigative response shall  ensure compliance with this Procedure  notify the respective __________, as soon as practicable  appoint an Incident Commander from the division  ensure at least one police officer involved in the original search is available for consultation, if required  be responsible for arranging facilities and equipment necessary to conduct a Level 3 search  notify the on–call Search Manager  request TPOC to contact CPEU – Auxiliary Program to begin the call–out of auxiliary members where appropriate  maintain liaison with the Search Manager

Answer 33

Deputy Chief of Police

Question 34

Search Manager – Emergency Management & Public Order The Search Manager is responsible for co–ordinating the search for the missing person. Upon being notified by the Duty Inspector of the implementation of a Level 3 search and investigative response shall  ensure a __________ is established and attend the ________ when required  maintain liaison with the Incident Commander  co–ordinate the Level 3 search aspect of the incident  implement unit-specific policies regarding Level 3 searches 67 - Emergency Management & Public Order provides search management support. The overall responsibility for the search and its investigation remains with the ___________ .

Answer 34

Command Post | division

Question 35

Level 1 Missing Person Search means the level of search implemented when a person is reported missing and there are ______________ . At this level, there are minimal concerns regarding the issue of foul play or the infirmity or limitations of the missing person

Answer 35

no extenuating circumstances.

Question 36

Level 2 Missing Person Search means the level of search when a missing person is:  under ___ years and judged likely to be incapable of caring for themselves;  mentally challenged;  over ____ years of age or infirm, or;  there is evidence of foul play.

Answer 36

16 | 65

Question 37

Parental Abduction means the unlawful removal of a child by a parent, guardian, or any other person having lawful care or charge of a person under the age of _______ whether or not there is a custody order in relation to that child made by a court, with the intent to deprive a parent, guardian, or person having lawful care or charge of the person.

Answer 37

fourteen

Question 38

National Missing Children’s Operations (NMCO) means the national registry created and maintained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to compile __________ .The Toronto Police Service supports the registry and encourages officers to forward pertinent information to the RCMP to assist in matters of both parental and non–parental abduction.

Answer 38

data on missing and abducted children.

Question 39

Supervision  Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory for ______ searches  Supervisory Officer notification mandatory for all missing person investigations

Answer 39

Level 2 and 3

Question 40

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. When becoming involved in a Level 2 search and investigation shall  ensure a supervisory officer takes charge of the investigation in compliance with item 6  ensure detectives are assigned to the investigation, where applicable  ensure adequate and appropriate resources are obtained to conduct the search  notify the  ________ , if available  ________ , via TPOC

Answer 40

Unit Commander | Duty Inspector