Uniform Suspension from Duty Flashcards
The Chief of Police (Chief) hereby authorizes the following personnel the power of suspension granted to the Chief under the PSA
any Deputy Chief of Police
all Uniform Senior Officers
all officers permanently assigned to Professional Standards (PRS)
__________________
The officer in charge of a unit
Unit Commander
When notified that the suspension from duty has been revoked by the ___ shall
obtain a Letter of Revocation signed by the ___
serve the original Letter of Revocation on the suspended officer
Chief
If a Chief of Police, Deputy Chief or other police officer is convicted of an offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment, the _______ or _________ , as the case may be, may suspend him or her without pay, even if the conviction or sentence is under appeal.
Chief of Police or Police Services Board
The following factors shall be considered in determining if immediate suspension from duty is appropriate
the seriousness of the misconduct
impact upon the ________________ , and public confidence in the Service, if the police officer is not suspended
impact upon the integrity of the investigation
prevention of workplace violence or workplace harassment
reputation of the Toronto Police Service (Service)
Suspending Officer
Upon considering the suspension of a police officer in accordance with the PSA, and in the absence of the Unit Commander, shall
ensure an immediate and thorough investigation is conducted
consult with the _________________ , or other uniform senior officer
Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC) (Duty Senior Officer)
An authorized officer of _______ or _________ rank shall commence the suspension of a police officer.
equal or superior
The _____ shall review a suspension pursuant to the PSA. The ____ may revoke the suspension with or without restrictions or may cause a Letter of Suspension to be served, in which case the suspended officer shall remain on suspension until the ____ revokes the suspension.
Chief
Suspending officer
When suspending a police officer from duty shall
verbally advise the police officer that they are ________ suspended from duty
relieve the suspended officer of the applicable Service issued uniform and equipment as listed in item 1
deliver all surrendered Service issued uniform and equipment to the suspended officer’s ___________
date and sign the suspended officer’s memorandum book
advise the suspended officer
- to report to their ________ as directed
- that access is restricted to only the public areas of any Service facility
- of the continued availability of the _______________
immediately
Unit Commander
Unit Commander
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Unit Commander
the following have been notified of the circumstances and are forwarded a copy of the TPS 649 from the suspending officer
_____________________________
Unit Commander – Professional Standards (PRS)
ensure the following have been notified of the suspension
the suspended officer’s Deputy Chief of Police / Chief Administrative Officer
the suspended officer’s Staff Superintendent / Director
Staff Superintendent – Corporate Risk Management (CRM)
Unit Commander
ensure all surrendered use of force equipment is delivered to the ________________
ensure the surrendered warrant / identification card is delivered to the _________________
Toronto Police College – Armament Section
Unit Commander - Facilities Management
advise the suspended officer to report to their Unit Commander or designate in person once each and every weekday at _______ hours
0900
When notified that the suspension from duty has been revoked by the Chief shall
obtain a ____________ signed by the Chief
serve the original Letter of Revocation on the suspended officer
note on the copies of the Letter of Revocation, the date and time that the letter was served upon the suspended officer, and the name of the person who served the letter
ensure a copy of the Letter of Revocation, including the date of reinstatement, is
forwarded to the Staff Superintendent – CRM
placed in the suspended officer’s personnel fil
Letter of Revocation
Where a member is the subject of a conduct complaint, or a witness to a conduct complaint, members are reminded that they may confer with an ___________ prior to attending an investigative interview and may also request ____________ be present. Supervisors should remind members of their ability to obtain _________ when investigating a complaint
Association representative Association representation
Prohibited Grounds means the protected grounds under the __________ for which a person cannot discriminate. These include: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status (including single status), place of origin, race, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), record of offences (in employment only), sex (including discrimination based on pregnancy and breastfeeding), and sexual orientation
Ontario Human Rights Code
Unit Commander
Upon learning that a police officer under their command has been suspended shall ensure
the suspended officer has complied with item 1
the safe and proper storage of all seized firearms, including ammunition
memorandum books are stored in compliance with Procedure 13–17
further investigations are conducted, if necessary
the following have been notified of the circumstances and are forwarded a copy of the TPS 649 from the suspending officer
Staff Superintendent – Corporate Risk Management (CRM)
Unit Commander – Professional Standards (PRS)
ensure the following have been notified of the suspension
the suspended officer’s Deputy Chief of Police / Chief Administrative Officer
the suspended officer’s Staff Superintendent / Director
___________________ shall be notified if suspended officer was issued a corporate/covert credit card or had Systems Applications and Product in Data Processing (SAP) access.
The Unit Commander – Accounting Services
