SIU

Question 1

In cases where the SIU mandate may be invoked, the Supervisory Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC) shall be responsible for immediately notifying the _________ and the ________ of the Command involved. The _________ shall be responsible for notifying the Chief’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) On-Call Designated Authority

Answer 1

Duty Senior Officer - TPOC (Duty Senior Officer) and Deputy Chief of Police (Deputy Chief) , Duty Senior Officer

Question 2

Only the __________ , or in their absence, the _________ shall be responsible for notifying the SIU directly.

Answer 2

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority, Duty Senior Officer,

Question 3

The SIU will be permitted, subject to the direction of the __________ , to seize any police–issued equipment, without warrant, that is relevant to an SIU investigation

Answer 3

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 4

In instances involving other Service firearms, the police officer discharging the firearm shall unload the firearm in the presence of an SIU investigator, and the _________________

Answer 4

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 5

The _______________ is solely responsible for coordinating the release of the Service vehicle. A departmental tow truck shall be used to tow the Service vehicle to a secure Service garage

Answer 5

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 6

Members shall not provide information to the media or participate in a media interview unless authorized by the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority or the _______________ .

Answer 6

Unit Commander – Corporate Communications.

Question 7

officer–involved firearm discharge - unit to investigate

Answer 7

Professional Standards

Question 8

death in police custody – other than an officer–involved firearm discharge

Answer 8

Homicide

Question 9

allegations of sexual assault

Answer 9

Sex Crimes

Question 10

suspect apprehension pursuit or officer–involved collision

Answer 10

Traffic Services

Question 11

all serious injury not listed above

Answer 11

Professional Standards Support

Question 12

The SIU will communicate all requests directly to the

Answer 12

Chief of Police

Question 13

Should the SIU contact an officer directly, the officer shall immediately notify the _______________ .

Answer 13

PSS - SIU Liaison Section.

Question 14

Non-Service witnesses shall be segregated and transported separately, where practicable. The _____ shall have first right to interview witnesses that relate to its mandate

Answer 14

SIU

Question 15

Supervisor

When required to seize a Service issued firearm shall

 do so only if currently certified to handle the specific firearm
 do so by means of seizing ___________ .
 comply with direction from the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
 safely handle and secure the firearm in compliance with Procedure

Answer 15

the whole duty belt

Question 16

Officer in Charge - TPOC

When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall

Answer 16

 notify the Duty Senior Officer

 ensure the Unit Commanders of all involved Subject and Witness officials are notified of the SIU event

Question 17

The decision to contact the SIU in such circumstances will be at the discretion of the __________ or ________________

Answer 17

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority or, in their absence, the Duty Senior Officer - Toronto Police Operations Centre.

Question 18

The SIU Director may cause an investigation to be conducted if, at the time of the incident,

Answer 18

the official was on duty; or
 the official was off-duty but
- engaged in the investigation, pursuit, detention or arrest of a person or otherwise exercised the powers of a police officer, special constable, peace officer or other prescribed person, as the case may be, whether or not the official intended to exercise such powers or identified him or herself as a person who may exercise such powers, or
- the incident involved equipment or other property issued to the official in relation to his or her duties.

Question 19

The ____________ is solely responsible for the release of all equipment and documents to the SIU. Under no circumstances will equipment, documents, or memorandum books be surrendered to the SIU without the specific direction of the _____________ .

Answer 19

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 20

In cases where Service CEWs are involved, CEWs shall remain ______. The CEW information shall not be downloaded, altered, or modified, and the cartridge and battery shall not be removed. The CEW may then be turned over to the SIU, at the direction of the ______________.

Answer 20

holstered

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority.

Question 21

In exigent circumstances, such as in the case of an injured officer, a supervisory member shall seize the CEW by means of seizing the _______, ensure it is secured and shall comply with the direction of the __________.

Answer 21

whole duty belt, Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority.

Question 22

The ______________ is solely responsible for coordinating the release of the Service issued body worn camera. The body worn camera shall be surrendered to the _____________ or their designate and securely stored by the _____________ until the _____________ authorizes the release of the body worn camera.

Answer 22

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority x3

PSS - SIU Liaison Investigator

Question 23

Members shall not provide information to the media or participate in a media interview unless authorized by the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority or the ___________________

Answer 23

Unit Commander – Corporate Communications.

Question 24

The SIU will communicate all requests directly to the ________. The scheduling of all investigative interviews requested by the SIU shall be arranged through the __________.

Answer 24

Chief of Police

PSS - SIU Liaison Section

Question 25

Members have a positive duty to comply with the SIUA. Non-compliance can result in disciplinary actions, fines, and/or ___________.

Answer 25

penal consequences

Question 26

Members acting as a representative of the Association and offering advice to an involved officer shall  advise the _____ of their arrival at the unit  respect the duties and obligations of the involved officer in keeping with the SIUA, Wood v. Schaeffer, 2013 SCC 71, and the direction contained in this Procedure  offer advice only AFTER the involved officer has completed their notes  be advised that all communication with the involved officer is

Answer 26

OIC | without privilege

Question 27

Members acting as the CIRT Coordinator / EFAP Liaison or a CIRT/PSV representative shall  advise the _____ of their arrival at the unit  respect the duties and obligations of the involved officer, in keeping with the SIUA, Wood v. Schaeffer, 2013 SCC 71, and the direction contained in this Procedure  be advised that all communication with the involved officer is _______

Answer 27

OIC | without privilege

Question 28

Police Officer When involved in an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall  immediately notify a ______ where the seriousness of the injury cannot initially be determined, immediate notification shall be made to a supervisory member so that the _______ can notify the SIU Director, per s. 15(1) of the IUA.  protect and preserve the scene and all evidence  ensure the original investigation that gave rise to the event is completed, subject to restrictions contained in this Procedure  write complete and independent notes, consistent with the SIUA and Wood v. Schaeffer, 2013 SCC 71.  submit their completed notes by the _______ to the ___ or ___________, unless excused by the ________________  consult with legal counsel and/or an Association representative only after their notes are completed and submitted to the ___ or ________________  not communicate directly or indirectly with any other member of the Service concerning their involvement prior to the completion of their notes and all SIU interviews

Answer 28

``` supervisory officer Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority end of their tour of duty OIC PSS SIU Liaison Investigator Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority OIC or PSS SIU Liaison Investigator ```

Question 29

Supervisory Officer When attending an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall  take charge of the scene and determine the roles (only) of the involved officers  ensure the scene and all evidence is protected and preserved  __________ the involved officers  ensure each of the involved officers are ____________ to a designated unit, where practicable  ensure unauthorized persons do not question involved officers, unless there is an immediate medical requirement, or an urgency to locate outstanding suspects, or preserve evidence  immediately notify the ________  ensure the ____ is notified and updated on a regular basis  comply with the applicable portions of Procedures 08–01 and 08–04, if applicable  brief the ____________ with the details of the incident

Answer 29

``` segregate transported separately OIC – TPOC OIC Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority ```

Question 30

Officer in Charge - TPOC When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall  notify the ______________  ensure the Unit Commanders of all involved Subject and Witness officials are notified of the SIU event

Answer 30

Duty Senior Officer

Question 31

Duty Senior Officer When the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall  attend the scene of the incident  determine details of the incident by consulting with supervisory officers  provide details of the incident to the ______________ forthwith In the absence of the _____________ shall assume those duties if authorized, in writing, by the ___________

Answer 31

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority | Chief of Police

Question 32

Police Officer – SIU Investigations in reference to Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigations means a police officer engaged in the execution or purported execution of duty. Off–duty events may be subject to an SIU investigation. For example, but not limited to, the following events:  where a police officer verbally identifies themselves as a police officer;  where a police officer produces police identification;  where a police officer engages in an investigation;  where a police officer uses police equipment or property;  where a police officer operates a Service vehicle; or  where a police officer otherwise engages their oath of office. The decision to contact the SIU in such circumstances will be at the discretion of the _________ or, in their absence, the _____________ Civilian members including Court Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers and Special Constables are NOT included in the definition of a police officer for the purposes of the SIU.

Answer 32

Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority, Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre.

Question 33

Officer in Charge - TPOC When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall  notify the __________  ensure the Unit Commanders of all involved Subject and Witness officials are notified of the SIU event

Answer 33

Duty Senior Officer

Question 34

__________  officer–involved firearm discharge Specialized Criminal Investigation – __________  death in police custody – other than an officer–involved firearm discharge _______________________  allegations of sexual assault __________________  suspect apprehension pursuit or officer–involved collision _____________________  all serious injury not listed above

Answer 34

``` Professional Standards Homicide Sex Crimes Traffic Services Professional Standards Support ```

Question 35

The SIU will communicate all requests directly to the Chief of Police. The scheduling of all investigative interviews requested by the SIU shall be arranged through the ____________. The __________ shall direct all officers in relation to the SIU requests. Should the SIU contact an officer directly, the officer shall immediately notify the _____________

Answer 35

PSS - SIU Liaison Section