Sexual Assault

Question 1

31) According to Procedure 05-05 Sexual Assault, only the following members may request the assistance of Detective Operations – Sex Crimes (Sex Crimes) once the preliminary investigation has been conducted;

a. Officer in Charge, attending supervisor, divisional sexual assault investigator
b. Officer in Charge, divisional sexual assault investigator, or in their absence, a divisional investigator
c. Officer in Charge, attending supervisor, divisional sexual assault investigator, or in their absence, an Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI)
d. The attending supervisor, divisional sexual assault investigator, or in their absence, a divisional investigator

Answer 1

31. Answer: B. Source: 05-05 Sexual Assault, Procedure, p.116.

Question 2

The first supervisory officer attending the scene of a sexual assault shall be responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the investigation.

True or False

Answer 2

32. Answer: FALSE. Source: 05-05 Sexual Assault, Supervisory Officer, p.120. The first supervisory officer shall be responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response.

Question 3

33) Ontario Regulation 354/04 (Major Case Management) made under the Police Services Act defines sexual assaults, including sexual interference, and attempted sexual assaults, sexual exploitation and invitation to sexual touching as major cases.

True or False

Answer 3

33. Answer: TRUE. Source: 05-05 Sexual Assault, Procedure, p.116.

Question 4

34) Upon conclusion of a preliminary investigation, Sex Crimes in consultation with the preliminary investigators will determine who will take charge of an investigation, which will be based on:

a. Discretion of the Sex Crimes investigator
b. Guidelines in the Major Case Management Manual
c. A risk assessment
d. The caseload of the respective units

Answer 4

34. Answer: C. Source: 05-05 Sexual Assault, Procedure, p.117.