Robberies

Question 1

Supervision

• Supervisory Officer _____
• Officer in Charge _____
• Detective _____
• Hold-up (HUS) _____

Answer 1

1. attendance mandatory for all robberies
2. notification mandatory for all robberies
3. notification mandatory for all robberies*
4. notification mandatory for all robberies within their mandate

Question 2

HUS shall be contacted immediately in all instances of robbery involving
* _____
* _____
* _____
* _____
* _____ and
* _____

Answer 2

1. financial institutions
2. armoured cars
3. retail business
4. home invasions committed with firearms or offensive weapons
5. money deposits
6. carjacking’s committed with firearms or offensive weapons

Question 3

Robberies - First Police Officer

4. When travelling to the scene of a robbery shall
   * activate the in-car camera system in compliance with Procedure 15-17
   * upon arrival at the scene shall notify the _____ and
    provide a description of any suspect and/or vehicle
    request _____
    request the _____, as required
   * notify the _____

Answer 3

1. communications operator
2. HUS be notified of any robbery that falls within their mandate
3. attendance of a supervisory officer and additional officers
4. divisional detective office

Question 4

Robberies - First Police Officer

8. Where it is determined that a hold–up is in progress shall
   * in addition to complying with item 4, request the communications operator contact
    _____
    _____

Answer 4

1. Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF)
2. Officer in Charge

Question 5

Robberies - First Officer

After verifying that a hold–up has occurred and the suspect has left the scene shall
* notify the communications operator by telephone and maintain an open line
* in addition to complying with item 4 request the attendance of
 _____
 _____

Answer 5

1. divisional detectives
2. Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services (FIS) personnel

Question 6

Robberies - First Police Officer

10. Upon receiving information that a GPS tracking device has been activated, or GPS tracking capability is available in a vehicle taken in a carjacking, and can be monitored
    * shall notify the
     _____
     _____
     _____

Answer 6

1. attending supervisory officer
2. attending divisional investigator
3. HUS

Question 7

_____, it is the responsibility of HUS officers to seize all hold–up notes.

Answer 7

1. If in attendance

Question 8

_____, it is the responsibility of HUS officers to seize all surveillance recordings.

Answer 8

1. If in attendance

Question 9

Robberies - Supervisory Officer

The supervisory officer shall be responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response.

17. When notified of a robbery shall
    * _____
    * take charge of all uniformed police officers
    * assign sufficient police officers
    * ensure the _____ is notified of all particulars
    * ensure _____
    * ensure police officers comply with the applicable sections in this Procedure

18.When notified that a GPS tracking device has been activated, or available in a vehicle taken in a carjacking shall
* ensure the monitoring station is contacted to obtain GPS tracking information
* communicate the tracking information, as appropriate
* ensure the _____ are notified

Answer 9

1. attend at the scene forthwith
2. Officer in Charge
3. the HUS are notified of all particulars, if the robbery falls within their mandate
4. attending divisional investigator and the HUS

Question 10

Divisional Detective

The divisional investigator shall be responsible for ensuring the HUS and FIS/SOCO are notified to attend and take charge of the investigation until the arrival of the HUS.

19. When attending at the scene shall
    * advise _____ and
     ensure the _____
     ensure _____, as required
    * _____
    * consult with the attending supervisory officer regarding GPS tracking information obtained, as applicable
    * ensure compliance with Procedure 17–01, as appropriate

Answer 10

1. the communications operator upon arrival
2. HUS is notified to attend, if required
3. FIS is notified and either FIS or divisional SOCO attend the scene
4. take charge of the investigation until the arrival of HUS officers

Question 11

Robberies - Officer in Charge

20. Upon being notified of a robbery shall
    * if confirmed hold-up, notify _____
    * ensure the particulars are recorded in the _____, as required

Answer 11

1. Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC)
2. Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR)

Question 12

_____ means any bank, trust and loan company, or credit union.

Answer 12

1. Financial Institution

Question 13

_____ in reference to hold–ups, means a tracking device used primarily by the pharmaceutical and financial industries to assist with the apprehension of suspects and recovery of stolen property when a hold–up has occurred.

Answer 13

1. Global Positioning System (GPS) Tracking Device