Sexual Assault Flashcards
(19 cards)
Sexual Assaults
Supervision
- Supervisory Officer _____
- Divisional Sexual Assault Investigator _____
- Officer in Charge _____
- Divisional Sexual Assault Investigator or Divisional Investigator _____
- Sex Crimes and Professional Standards _____
- attendance mandatory
- attendance mandatory
- notification mandatory at the scene of a sexual assault
- notification mandatory when suspect/accused is a member of this Service
The divisional sexual assault investigator, or in their absence, _____ shall take charge of the sexual assault investigation without delay in order to _____. They shall attend _____. The divisional sexual assault investigator will assume responsibility to ensure_____ and ensure effective management of the crime scene, including the gathering of evidence. The victim shall be afforded privacy and consideration.
- a divisional investigator
- conduct a preliminary investigation
- the scene, attend where the victim is located or attend any additional location deemed necessary
- the needs of the victim are met
A divisional sexual assault investigator shall be assigned as the lead investigator in all sexual assault cases except
- where the victim is _____ years of age, a child sexual abuse investigator shall conduct the investigation in compliance with Procedure 05–06
- when the incident arises out of a intimate partner violence situation as defined in Procedure 05–04, a _____ shall be assigned as the lead investigator but shall work in conjunction with an accredited sexual assault investigator
- when the incident involves child pornography or child luring as defined in Procedure 05-24, the Internet Child Exploitation Section (ICE) shall be notified and will assume control over the investigation; OR
- when the incident involves human trafficking for the purpose of exploiting persons or facilitating their exploitation for a sexual and/or forced labour purpose as defined in Procedure 05-31, the Human Trafficking Enforcement Team (HTET) shall be notified.
- under sixteen (16)
- Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI)
All allegations arising from a sexual assault incident in which the suspect/accused is a member of another police service shall be reported in a timely manner to the Duty Officer of that police service by the Unit Commander of the Service division handling the investigation, or by the Duty Senior Officer – TPOC (Duty Senior Officer).
Sexual assault situations where the suspect/accused is a member of this Service shall be directly reported to _____ who will _____. Upon conclusion of the preliminary investigation, the _____, shall notify PRS who will assume the role of case manger. _____ will assist PRS as required.
- Sex Crimes
- conduct the preliminary investigation
- Unit Commander of Sex Crimes/Duty Senior Officer or Sex Crimes investigator
- Sex Crimes
Sexual Assault
When the victim(s) is under the age of _____ years and the offender(s) is _____ contact Sex Crimes Investigative Section.
- eighteen (18)
- unknown
The CYAC will investigate child sexual and physical abuse cases that include
* physical assaults, emotional abuse, or neglect occurrences when the victim is under the age of _____ and the suspect is a _____, _____
* physical assaults when the victim is under the age of _____ years and the suspect is a known adult
* sexual offences when the victim is under the age of _____ years, the suspect is known and the offences are not within the mandate of the Sex Crimes investigative office
* occurrences entitled Child in Need of Protection or _____.
- sixteen (16) years
- caregiver, parent or a person in a position of trust or authority
- sixteen (16)
- eighteen (18)
- Child Left Unattended
Sexual Assault
_____ shall conduct detailed interviews with the victim. Interviews shall be conducted in a private and victim appropriate environment that provides for the safety and security of the victim.
The investigator may wish to delay the interview based on _____ and the information and evidence that is already available. Where operationally possible every effort should be made to provide an interviewer of the victim’s preferred gender.
- Only an accredited sexual assault investigator
- careful consideration of the condition of the victim
SA/DVCC
Women’s College SA/DVCC operates under the “Acute Mandate” and shall be contacted for all sexual assault victims where the offence occurred within the previous _____.
The Scarborough Hospital (Birchmount Campus) 3030 Birchmount Rd. _____
SickKids Hospital 555 University Ave. _____
Women’s College Hospital 76 Grenville St. _____
Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga Hwy 10/Queensway _____
- twelve (12) days
- Twelve (12) years and older
- Under Eighteen (18) years
- Sixteen (16) years and older
- any age
Sexual Assault - Police Officer
The first police officer shall be responsible for _____, offender management, and preservation of the evidence and crime scene while awaiting the arrival of _____.
- the safety and wellbeing of the victim
- an appropriate investigator
Sexual Assault - Police Officer
- Upon arrival at the scene of a sexual assault shall
* advise the communications operator of relevant information for broadcast such as the description of the suspect (if available), direction of travel, etc.
* notify _____
* preserve the crime scene for physical and trace evidence and await the arrival of a _____ or _____ to take charge of the scene
* conduct a preliminary investigation by obtaining from the victim
- the name, address and other necessary particulars of the victim
- the date, time and location of the incident
- suspect identification and/or description
- brief overview and/or description of occurrence
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- request that a _____ attend the scene
- notify the _____ of all pertinent details
- a divisional sexual assault investigator, or in their absence, a divisional investigator
- divisional sexual assault investigator, Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services (FIS) officer
- supervisory officer
- Officer in Charge
Sexual Assault - Police Officer
- where a report is made within seventy two _____ to _____ of the incident, shall advise the victim of the importance of attending a hospital with a SA/DVCC for the purposes of a medical evaluation, as well as the gathering of potential forensic evidence
- where a report is made after _____ of the incident, encourage the victim to seek medical attention for the purpose of personal safety and security
- (72) hours
- twelve (12) days
- twelve (12) days
Sexual Assault - Supervisor
If victim attends the hospital, ensure first responding officer _____.
- accompanies the victim
Sexual Assault - Supervisory Officer
- Upon being notified of a sexual assault shall
* attend at the scene of the offence, where the victim is located or any additional location deemed necessary
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. When the suspect/accused or victim is a member of this Service shall
* _____
* advise _____
* notify
_____
_____
* document the circumstances in the memorandum book, including if no arrest was made, why no arrest was made/charge laid, when applicable
* ensure the victim is offered the assistance of the _____, Victim Services Toronto, and other community agencies
* advise the victim that they will be contacted by _____
- attend the scene
- the Officer in Charge of the circumstances
- Sex Crimes
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Duty Senior Officer
- PRS
Sexual Assault - DSAI
- Upon being notified of a sexual assault shall
* attend at the scene, where the victim is located or any additional location deemed necessary and take charge of the investigation without delay
* _____ to determine whether the circumstances of the sexual assault dictate that the victim be transported to a SA/DVCC, and be guided by the reporting procedures on page 7
The investigator may still consider encouraging the victim to attend the SA/DVCC for the purposes of medical treatment even if beyond _____ of the incident.
- request the attendance of _____
- consult with the police officer conducting the preliminary investigation
- twelve (12) days
- an investigator from Forensic Identification Services (FIS)
_____ will assist in the completion of the CFS submission using the CFS Evidence Web-Submission System and deliver any SAEK to CFS after appropriate air-drying of samples.
- Members of FIS
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled obtaining a penile swab incident to arrest, where _____ exist and if conducted in a reasonable manner, would not constitute a charter breach, and would therefore be lawful as a search incident to arrest. When an arrest is made consider contacting _____ to obtain a penile swab from accused.
- reasonable grounds
- FIS
Sexual Assault - DSAI
- Through investigation, where the complaint is determined to be unfounded shall
* consult with the _____ and note the date and time of the consultation in their memorandum or case book
* add all relevant details of the consultation as supplementary information to the original eReport
* ensure the eReport is completed and status updated to unfounded
- detective sergeant
Sexual Assault - Officer in Charge
- Upon receiving information concerning a sexual assault shall
* ensure the _____ of a
divisional sexual assault investigator from the unit, or if unavailable
divisional sexual assault investigator from another unit, or if unavailable
divisional investigator from the unit or another unit
* ensure a _____ attends at the scene of the offence, where the victim is located or any additional location deemed necessary
* ensure a preliminary investigation has been commenced by a divisional sexual assault investigator or a divisional investigator before contacting Sex Crimes
* ensure the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR), as required
- attendance
- supervisory officer
_____ means a medical care centre designated for the treatment and examination of victims of domestic/intimate partner violence as well as sexual assault.
- Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC)
