Robberies/Hold-Ups

Question 1

While the initial investigation of all robbery incidents is the responsibility of the local police division, the Specialized Criminal Investigations - Hold-up Squad (HUS) will take the lead and provide co-ordination throughout the Service for all robberies within their mandate. These include all robberies involving; (5)

Answer 1

financial institutions
armoured cars
retail businesses
home invasions committed with firearms or offensive weapons 
money deposits.

Question 2

Officer in Charge – Division

The divisional Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response, and in the absence of the detective sergeant, an appropriate investigative response.

Upon being notified of a robbery shall (2)
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Answer 2

• if confirmed hold-up, notify Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC)
• ensure the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR), as required