third party claims for damage to or loss of private property

Question 1

A claim for damage or loss will be considered valid subject to the following conditions (4
answers)

Answer 1

the damages claimed are reasonably related to the action by a member of the Service
in the performance or purported performance of their duties, and are not excessive
or exaggerated; or, the damages claimed occurred on Service property and are not
excessive or exaggerated

the claim is for damage or loss of property only

neither the claimant, nor any person closely associated or identified with the
claimant, was improperly involved in any incident or engaged in wrongdoing which
gave rise to the damage

the claim does not arise out of a motor vehicle collision involving a police vehicle

Question 2

Personal injury claims, including claims for bodily injury and for general or punitive damages,
are to be referred to who?

Answer 2

Legal Services

Question 3

In the event of a claim for damage under $200.00, the onus will be on _____________ to arrange
for repairs, pay the bill, and submit the invoice for reimbursement.

Answer 3

the claimant

Question 4

In exceptional circumstances or emergency situations, the unit commander may by-pass the
requirement of obtaining two (2) estimates and undertake for the Service to arrange for the
repairs. The repair company shall be instructed to forward the bill directly to who?

Answer 4

the Unit Commanders attention

Question 5

fill in the blanks
The decision for the Service to initiate repairs rather than the owner
may be based on such factors as the ________, the ___________of
the claimant, or for other reasons as deemed suitable by the unit commander.

Answer 5

• amount of the claim,

- age or apparent means

Question 6

What is the process for claims exceeding $100,000.00, once the proper documentation has been received?

Answer 6

Financial Management shall prepare a Board Report requesting approval

Question 7

Unit Commander

if approving the claim valued at $500.00 or less, ensure the TPS 410 and accompanying documents are forwarded to who?

Answer 7

the Unit Commander – Accounting Services

Question 8

Unit Commander

if the claim is greater than $500.00, ensure the TPS 410 and accompanying documents are forwarded to who?

Answer 8

the respective Staff Superintendent/Director