Special Investigations Unit

Question 1

SIU

Supervision

• SUPERVISORY OFFICER _____
• CHIEF’S SIU ON-CALL DESIGNATED AUTHORITY _____
• SUPERVISORY OFFICER NOTIFICATION MANDATORY WHEN _____
• OFFICER IN CHARGE – TPOC NOTIFICATION MANDATORY WHEN _____
• DUTY SENIOR OFFICER NOTIFICATION MANDATORY WHEN THE SIU MANDATE IS OR MAY BE INVOKED
• CHIEF’S SIU ON-CALL DESIGNATED AUTHORITY NOTIFICATION MANDATORY WHEN _____

Answer 1

1. ATTENDANCE MANDATORY
2. ATTENDANCE MANDATORY
3. A SERVICE MEMBER IS INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT WHERE THE SIU MANDATE IS OR MAY BE INVOKED
4. THE SIU MANDATE IS OR MAY BE INVOKED
5. THE SIU MANDATE IS OR MAY BE INVOKED

Question 2

SIU

The medical and psychological wellbeing of Service members is a priority for the Service. To assist involved members in coping with an event in which the SIU mandate is or may be invoked, access, as required, to _____ will be provided.

Answer 2

1. medical care and/or a representative of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) / Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) / Peer Support Volunteer (PSV)

Question 3

Anyone the SIU is mandated to investigate is referred to as an ‘official’. Under the SIUA, the SIU Director may cause an investigation to be conducted into any incident in which any of the following occurs, to determine if the incident may have resulted from criminal conduct by an official

• _____;
• _____;
• _____; or
• _____.

A person sustains a _____ if they

• sustains an injury as a result of which they are admitted to a hospital;
• suffers a fracture to the skull, or to a limb, rib or vertebra;
• suffers burns to a significant proportion of their body;
• loses any portion of their body;
• as a result of an injury, experiences a loss of vision or hearing; or
• sustains a prescribed injury; or
• any other injury sustained by a person that is likely to interfere with the person’s health or comfort and is not transient or trifling in nature.

Answer 3

1. The death of a person
2. The serious injury of a person
3. The discharge of a firearm at a person (regardless of causing injury or death, and including less lethal weapons as defined in this procedure)
4. The sexual assault of a person, as reported by the person
5. serious injury

Question 4

Per s. 30(1) of the SIUA the Chief of Police (Chief) can designate a Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority to assume all the duties and powers of the Chief in matters respecting an incident under investigation by the SIU. The Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority will direct the Service’s response to the SIU investigation. The Chief has authorized the following senior officers to act in this role:

• _____
• _____

_____ shall have custody of the Administrative Investigation into the policies of or services provided by the Service and the conduct of police officers, as directed by s. 81(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).

Answer 4

1. UNIFORM SENIOR OFFICER – AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE
2. DUTY SENIOR OFFICER
3. Professional Standards (PRS)

Question 5

Search and Seizure of Service Property by SIU

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. Any other items can only be seized by consent or by search warrant. The _____ is solely responsible for the release of all equipment and documents to the SIU. Under no circumstances will equipment, documents, or memorandum books/unit-approved notebooks be surrendered to the SIU without the specific direction of the _____.

Answer 5

1. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
2. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
3. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 6

SIU

Seizure of Service Firearms, Less Lethal Weapons and Conduced Energy Weapons (CEW)

In cases where Service firearms, less lethal weapons and/or CEWs are involved, all shall remain holstered, secured and handled in compliance with this procedure, relevant Chapter 15 procedures (including Procedure 15–03), and training.

The firearm and/or less lethal weapon shall be proven safe at a proving station in the presence of _____ and the _____.

The CEW information shall not be downloaded, altered, or modified. The cartridge and battery shall not be removed.

The firearm, less lethal weapon and/or CEW may only be turned over to_____.

In exigent circumstances, such as in the case of an injured officer, a _____ shall seize and secure the firearm, less lethal weapon and/or CEW.

Answer 6

1. an SIU investigator
2. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
3. the SIU at the direction of the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
4. supervisory officer

Question 7

SIU

Service vehicles equipped with specialized equipment and/or equipped with workplace technology devices (WTD) having access to confidential records, and Service vehicles requiring forensic examination as part of the SIU investigation must be stored in a _____. _____ is solely responsible for coordinating the release of the Service vehicle and the removal of both Service and personal equipment from the vehicle.

Answer 7

1. secure location
2. The Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 8

Service-issued WTD and body worn cameras (BWC) have access to confidential records and must be stored in a secure location. _____ is solely responsible for coordinating the release of these devices.

Answer 8

1. The Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 9

When an incident has occurred where the SIU mandate is invoked, release of information to the media is restricted. _____ and/or _____ may make an initial release of information indicating an incident has occurred and the SIU mandate has been invoked.

Answer 9

1. The Chief of Police
2. Unit Commander – Corporate Communications

Question 10

_____ oversees Chief’s Administrative Investigations to determine issues related to the policies of, or services provided by, the Service and the conduct of involved police officers/members.

Service subject matter experts shall be assigned Chief’s Administrative Investigations. The following internal units shall be assigned Administrative Investigations:

Professional Standards

• _____
• _____

Specialized Criminal Investigation – Homicide

• _____

Specialized Criminal Investigation – Sex Crimes

• _____

Traffic Services

• _____

Answer 10

1. Professional Standards
2. OFFICER–INVOLVED FIREARM AND LESS LETHAL WEAPON DISCHARGE
3. ALL SERIOUS INJURY NOT LISTED BELOW
4. DEATH IN POLICE CUSTODY – OTHER THAN AN OFFICER–INVOLVED FIREARM DISCHARGE
5. ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
6. SUSPECT APPREHENSION PURSUIT OR OFFICER–INVOLVED COLLISION

Question 11

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 _____.

Answer 11

1. the PRS - SIU Liaison Section

Question 12

SIU

Subsection 27(3) of the SIUA directs Witness Officials that they may not _____ as Subject Officials.

Answer 12

1. be represented by the same legal counsel

Question 13

SIU

Incident notes are created at the time of the event or shortly thereafter, with active input by the member. Incident notes do not include other written or electronic records of information, such as occurrence reports, arrest reports, use of force reports, duty reports, or logs. Incident notes shall only be made in _____ and _____, unless exigent circumstances exist.

Answer 13

1. memorandum books, unit-approved notebooks

Question 14

SIU

• police officers involved in events which fall under the mandate of the SIU are not permitted to _____ prior to completing their incident notes;
• police officers have a duty to prepare accurate, detailed, and comprehensive incident notes as soon as practicable after an event;
• incident notes are to be completed and submitted before _____, except where excused by the _____;
• if there is a need to inform a police officer of their duties and obligations under the SIUA, it will be delivered by the _____ or the _____;
• police officers are permitted to consult with counsel after_____, and;
• police officers remain entitled to the full benefit of legal counsel before and during the SIU interview.
  .

Answer 14

1. consult with counsel
2. the end of the police officers tour of duty
3. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
4. 3. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
5. Duty Senior Officer
6. their incident notes have been completed

Question 15

SIU

All incident notes shall be completed and delivered to the _____ upon the completion of the members tour of duty. Exceptions may be made in cases where there are bona fide medical reasons for not completing the incident notes. Only the _____ can excuse officers from immediately completing their incident notes with respect to SIU investigations.

Answer 15

1. Officer in Charge (OIC)
2. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 16

SIU

For the purposes of disclosure to the SIU, all notes (incident notes and notes defined by Procedure 13–17) shall only be given to the _____ who will be responsible for disclosure to the SIU. Members shall not release notes or incident notes to _____.

Answer 16

1. PRS - SIU Liaison
2. the SIU

Question 17

SIU - General

2. Members shall be aware that communication with involved officers is _____ by the SIUA.
3. Members shall ensure all requests or inquiries related to an SIU investigation are made to the _____.
4. All requests for SIU personnel to participate in Service training or conferences, and any request made by the SIU for Service members to provide training, must be made through the _____. If a member of the SIU makes such a request directly to a member of the Service, the SIU shall be referred to the _____.
5. Members shall not give or receive _____ to/from any involved member in relation to an SIU investigation, except when acting as a representative of the Association.

Answer 17

1. regulated
2. Professional Standards – Special Investigations Unit Liaison Section (PRS – SIU Liaison Section)
3. Chief’s SIU Liaison Officer
4. Chief’s SIU Liaison Officer
5. advice

Question 18

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled in _____, 2013 SCC 71 that police officers are not permitted to consult with counsel before completion of their notes.

Answer 18

1. Wood v. Schaeffer

Question 19

SIU - Member

5. where the mandate of the siu is or may be invoked shall
   * in a manner consistent with service procedures and usual practice pursuant to s. 20(1) of the SIUA, undertake any lawful measures that appear necessary for the purpose of protecting, obtaining or preserving evidence relating to the incident, until an SIU investigator takes charge of the scene
   * strictly prohibit entrance to the scene, except as authorized by _____
   * under no circumstances allow the media or other public personnel within the scene perimeter without prior approval from the _____

Answer 19

1. the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
2. the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 20

In cases where the SIU mandate is invoked, _____ shall collect all evidence.

6. Where the SIU mandate may be invoked and _____ the evidence or where there is a potential hazard to the public, such evidence will be collected and preserved by Service members as detailed in Procedure 04–21.

Answer 20

1. the SIU
2. a lack of immediate action may jeopardize

Question 21

SIU

Media Releases

7. Where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked, members shall not provide information to the media or participate in a media interview unless authorized by _____ or the _____.

Answer 21

1. the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority
2. Unit Commander – Corporate Communications

Question 22

SIU

Criminal Investigations

8. Where the SIU mandate has been invoked and the circumstances that originally led to the involvement of the police requires investigation shall _____ subject to the following restrictions
   * comply with s.18 of the SIUA directing that the SIU shall be the _____
   * _____ to the SIU in witness interviews and the collection or inspection of evidence
   * obtain approval from the _____ to conduct any investigation that may conflict with the SIU mandate

Answer 22

1. continue the original investigation
2. lead investigator and shall have priority over any police service in the investigation of an SIU-related incident
3. give priority
4. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 22

SIU

Chief’s Administrative Investigations

10. When a Chief’s Administrative Investigation has commenced, at the direction of the assigned _____ shall
    * provide the PRS SIU Liaison Investigator a copy of their incident notes
    * make themselves available for an interview

 Note: The exceptions provided to a Subject Official with regard to _____ do not apply to the Chief’s Administrative Investigation. All members shall cooperate as directed by s. 81(1) of the CSPA.

Answer 22

1. PRS SIU Liaison Investigator
2. providing incident notes or attending an interview listed under the SIU criminal investigation

Question 23

SIU - Member

11. When involved in an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
    * IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY A _____

 Note: Where the seriousness of the injury cannot initially be determined, immediate notification shall be made to a _____.

• _____
• ENSURE THE ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION THAT GAVE RISE TO THE EVENT IS _____, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS PROCEDURE

Answer 23

1. SUPERVISORY OFFICER
2. supervisory officer so that the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority can notify the SIU Director, per s. 15(1) of the SIUA.
3. PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE SCENE AND ALL EVIDENCE
4. COMPLETED

Question 24

SIU - Members * NOT COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY WITH ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE SERVICE CONCERNING THEIR INVOLVEMENT PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THEIR _____

Answer 24

1. INCIDENT NOTES AND ALL SIU INTERVIEWS

Question 25

SIU 16. When the SIU mandate is invoked and the incident involves Service vehicles, shall * NOT REMOVE ANY SERVICE EQUIPMENT OR _____ * IF WANTING TO REMOVE _____, MAKE A REQUEST TO THE CHIEF’S SIU ON-CALL DESIGNATED AUTHORITY PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED

Answer 25

1. PERSONAL EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE 2. PERSONAL ITEMS FROM THE VEHICLE

Question 26

SIU - Supervisory Officer 22. When attending an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall * TAKE CHARGE OF THE SCENE AND DETERMINE _____ * ENSURE THE SCENE AND ALL EVIDENCE IS _____ * _____ THE INVOLVED OFFICERS * ensure each of the involved officers are transported separately to a designated unit, _____ * ensure unauthorized persons do not question involved officers, unless _____ * IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY _____ * ENSURE _____ 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  Note: The Administrative Investigation commences with the arrival of _____. Any supervisory officer obtaining information from an involved officer shall do so under the compulsion of s. 11 of O. Reg. 267/10, for the purpose of the Administrative Investigation. (When the CSPA legislation comes into force, s. 81(1) CSPA will replace s.11 of O. Reg. 267/10.) * COMPLETE APPLICABLE REPORTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT CHAPTER 15 PROCEDURES

Answer 26

1. THE ROLES (ONLY) OF THE INVOLVED OFFICERS 2. PROTECTED AND PRESERVED 3. SEGREGATE 4. where practicable 5. there is an immediate medical requirement, or an urgency to locate outstanding suspects, or preserve evidence 6. THE OIC – TPOC 7. THE OIC 8. CHIEF’S SIU ON-CALL DESIGNATED AUTHORITY a supervisory officer

Question 27

SIU - Non-Service Witnesses 21. Where the SIU mandate is invoked and there are non-service witnesses, shall * segregate and transport the witnesses separately, where practicable * encourage the witness to remain at the scene or a police facility * obtain sufficient information to allow for follow-up at a later time if _____  Note: The SIU shall have first right to interview witnesses that relate to its mandate.

Answer 27

1. the witness refuses to remain at the scene or a police facility

Question 28

SIU - Supervisor Seizure of Service Firearms and Less Lethal Weapons by SIU 23. When required to seize a Service issued firearm and/or less lethal weapon shall * do so only  in exigent circumstances, such as in the case of an injured officer  if currently certified to handle the specific firearm and/or less lethal weapon  Note: If not qualified to handle the firearm and/or less lethal weapon another officer who is currently qualified in the handling of the firearm and/or less lethal weapon shall perform this task. * do so by means of  seizing _____ when the firearm is a handgun  seizing the firearm, for all other Service issued firearms  seizing the less lethal weapon * safely handle and secure the firearm and/or less lethal weapon in compliance with training and relevant Chapter 15 procedures, including Procedure 15–03, * unload the firearm and/or less lethal weapon in the presence of an _____, the _____, and in compliance with appropriate training * comply with the direction of the ______ * turn over the firearm and/or less lethal weapon to the _____, at the direction of the _____

Answer 28

1. the whole duty belt, 2. SIU Investigator, Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority 3. SIU Investigator, Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 29

SIU - Supervisor Seizure of Service CEWs by SIU 24. When required to seize a Service issued CEW shall * do so only  in exigent circumstances, such as in the case of an injured officer  if currently certified to handle the CEW  Note: If not qualified to handle the CEW another officer who is currently qualified in the handling of the CEW shall perform this task. * do so by means of seizing _____ * safely handle and secure the CEW in compliance with Procedure 15–09 and training * not _____ the CEW information * not remove the cartridge and battery * comply with the direction of the _____

Answer 29

1. the whole duty belt 2. download, alter, or modify 3. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority

Question 30

SIU - Officer in Charge 25. When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall * ENSURE _____ IS NOTIFIED * ENSURE _____ ATTENDS * ENSURE THE SCENE AND ALL EVIDENCE HAS _____ * NOTIFY _____ * PROVIDE ONGOING ASSISTANCE TO THE MEMBERS AT THE SCENE

Answer 30

1. THE OIC – TPOC 2. A SUPERVISOR 3. BEEN PROTECTED AND PRESERVED 4. THEIR UNIT COMMANDER

Question 31

SIU - Officer in Charge 26. When the involved officers arrive at the unit shall * ENSURE THE WELLNESS OF EACH INVOLVED OFFICER, INCLUDING THEIR _____ * ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SIUA AND _____ * SEGREGATE EACH OFFICER BY PLACING THEM IN SEPARATE OFFICES, _____ * DIRECT ALL INVOLVED OFFICERS TO COMPLETE THEIR INCIDENT NOTES _____ * SUBMIT ALL COMPLETED INCIDENT NOTES TO THE _____ FOR STORAGE * ALLOW CONTACT WITH THE INVOLVED OFFICERS BY ONLY  AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL  COUNSEL AND AN ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AFTER _____ IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PROCEDURE AND PROCEDURE 13–17 * BRIEF THE ATTENDING _____ WITH THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDEN

Answer 31

1. MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING 2. WOOD V. SCHAEFFER, 2013 SCC 71 3. WHERE PRACTICABLE 4. INDEPENDENTLY 5. UNIT COMMANDER 6. NOTES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED 7. CHIEF’S SIU ON-CALL DESIGNATED AUTHORITY

Question 32

SIU - Officer in Charge 27. When notified, or having identified, that an involved officer requires medical and/or psychological assistance shall * IMMEDIATELY ENGAGE THE APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS, INCLUDING _____, AS NECESSARY * MAKE A MEMORANDUM BOOK ENTRY INCLUDING DETAILS OF  THE REASONS FOR ENGAGING SUPPORTS  WHAT SUPPORTS WERE ENGAGED  ANY RESULTING DELAY IN THE _____

Answer 32

1. A MEDICAL FACILITY AND/OR A CIRT / EFAP / PSV REPRESENTATIVE 2. COMPLETION OF THE INVOLVED OFFICER’S NOTES

Question 33

SIU - OIC TPOC 28. When notified of an incident where the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall * IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE _____ * IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE _____ * ENSURE THE _____ OF ALL INVOLVED SUBJECT AND WITNESS OFFICIALS ARE NOTIFIED OF THE SIU EVENT

Answer 33

1. DUTY SENIOR OFFICER – TPOC 2. DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE (DEPUTY CHIEF) OF THE COMMAND INVOLVED 3. UNIT COMMANDERS

Question 34

_____ means a police investigation to review the policies of, or services provided by the Service and the conduct of its police officers pursuant to s. 81(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act.

Answer 34

1. Administrative Investigation

Question 35

_____ means, in relation to an incident where the Special Investigations Unit mandate has been or may be invoked, a person who died or was seriously injured, a person at whom a firearm was discharged, or a person who reported that they were sexually assaulted.

Answer 35

1. Affected Person

Question 36

_____ means when a Service member discharges a firearm in the performance of their duty, and/or discharges a Service issued firearm at any time, intentionally or unintentionally, regardless of whether it causes injury or death. This does not include firearm discharges that occur at an authorized range or under the exemption provisions.

Answer 36

1. Firearm Discharge

Question 37

_____ means, only in relation to an incident where the Special Investigations Unit mandate is or may be invoked, notes made in the members Service-issued memorandum book or unit-approved notebook about the incident giving rise to the SIU mandate being invoked. Incident notes do not include other types of notes such as occurrence reports, arrest reports, use of force reports, duty reports, logs or canine training records. All incident notes shall be completed by the end of tour of duty, unless otherwise authorized by the Chief’s Special Investigations Unit On-Call Designated Authority.

Answer 37

1. Incident Notes

Question 38

_____ means, for the purposes of Procedure 13-16, an intermediate force option for which the delivery mechanism involves the discharge of a projectile from a barrelled weapon, with the intent at the time of administration not to cause grievous bodily harm or death. This includes the following Service-issued weapons: Less Lethal Shotgun, ARWEN, Blunt Impact Projectile (BIP), and Gas Gun (when firing a ferret round (CS gas)).

Answer 38

1. Less Lethal Weapon

Question 39

_____ means (a) a police officer, (b) a special constable employed by the Niagara Parks commission, and (c) a person who is a peace officer under section 103.0.2 of the Legislative Assembly Act. (Per s.1 of the Special Investigations Unit Act)

Answer 39

1. Official

Question 40

_____ 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 _____ for the purposes of the SIU.

Answer 40

1. Police Officer – SIU Investigations 2. Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority 3. Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre 4. police officer

Question 41

_____ means the investigator assigned to the Professional Standards - SIU Liaison Section that support the Chief's SIU On-Call Designated Authority and oversees all investigations required under s. 81(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act.

Answer 41

1. Professional Standards Special Investigations (SIU) Liaison Investigator

Question 42

_____ means, in respect of an incident referred to in SIUA ss. 15 (1), an official whose conduct appears, in the opinion of the SIU Director, to have been a cause of the incident. The Subject Official must be provided with a notice of their designation in writing.

Answer 42

1. Subject Official – SIU Investigations

Question 43

_____ means an official who, in the opinion of the SIU Director, is involved in an incident referred to in SIUA ss.15 (1), but is not a Subject Official in relation to the incident. The Witness Official must be provided with a notice of their designation in writing.

Answer 43

1. Witness Official – SIU Investigations

Question 44

_____ means any computing end user device, typically with its own operating system, which can communicate to a network. This includes, but is not limited to, * standard workstation * mobile workstation (MWS) * laptops/notebooks/tablets * mobile devices * handheld ticketing devices * external media storage devices (hard drives, USBs, etc.) * monitors * printers * photocopiers/scanners * fax machines * telephones and voice mail

Answer 44

1. Workplace Technology Device (WTD)