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1. Forensic Identification officers who directly related to the case being autopsied and have a need for photographs and evidence collection will be denied access to the post mortem, but may await the autopsy result in an office that has been set up exclusively for members.
a. True b. False |
1. False - Admittance into the post mortem examination room will be granted to those persons who have essential need to be present including,
a. Forensic identification officers who are directly related to the case being autopsied and have a need for photographs and evidence collection |
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2. It is necessary for a supervisor and detective to be notified of a suicide, however, attendance is not Mandatory
a. True b. False |
False – A supervisory must attend the scene of a suicide, sudden death, suspicious death or suspected homicide; compassionate message should be delivered by supervisory officer, whenever possible
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3. If police are not able to notify the next of kin of a deceased person, they Shall notify
a. The duty desk b. The officer in charge c. The detective sergeant d. CP 24 |
B – it is mandatory that the officer in charge is notified if unable to notify next of kin
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4. Intimate Partner means a partner from a current or former opposite sex or same sex relationship. Includes all but one, persons who
a. are legally married to one another b. were previously married to one another c. are not married, but are currently in a family-type relationship d. are not married, but were formerly in a family-type relationship e. have a child in common, regardless of whether such persons have been married or lived together at one time f. have never been involved in a dating relationship |
Intimate partner does not include – f - have never been involved in a dating relationship
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Natural Death means an unexpected death that is instantaneous or occurs within minutes or hours from any cause other than violence.
a. True b. False |
False – SUDDEN Death means an unexpected death that is instantaneous or occurs within minutes or hours from any cause other than violence.
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6. Sudden Death means the unexpected death of a person by suicide, homicide, accident or suspicious circumstances, and includes found human remains.
a. True b. False |
FALSE - UNNATURAL Sudden Death means the unexpected death of a person by suicide, homicide, accident or suspicious circumstances, and includes found human remains.
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7. No person, except a qualified medical practitioner, has the authority to pronounce a person dead. The only exceptions are where
a. death appears obvious due to decomposition, decapitation, transection, gross rigor mortis, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents, or a grossly charred body; or b. its a real stinker c. a base hospital physician has declared death through consultation with an on—scene paramedic d. all of the above e. A and C Only |
E – a and c only death appears obvious due to decomposition, decapitation, transection, gross rigor mortis, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents, or a grossly charred body; or a base hospital physician has declared death through consultation with an on—scene paramedic
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8. Any person who has not been pronounced dead by a qualified medical practitioner or does not fall within the above noted exceptions must be treated as a living patient. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will respond in all cases to render medical assistance as required and will always transport individuals pronounced or obviously dead.
a. True b. False |
False Any person who has not been pronounced dead by a qualified medical practitioner or does not fall within the above noted exceptions must be treated as a living patient. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will respond in all cases to render medical assistance as required and will NOT transport individuals pronounced or obviously dead.
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9. Who is responsible for ensuring that all reports concerning unnatural sudden death are promptly forwarded to the Office of the Chief Coroner by facsimile (FAX) in compliance with Procedure 15-03.
a. The reporting police officer b. The attending supervisor c. The paramedic d. The officer in charge |
D the officer in charge - is responsible for ensuring that all reports concerning unnatural sudden death are promptly forwarded to the Office of the Chief Coroner by facsimile (FAX) in compliance with Procedure 15-03.
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10. __________________ shall attend all incidents of unnatural sudden death and shall consult with the Coroner before leaving the scene, either in person or by telephone. When the Homicide Squad mandate is invoked, Homicide Squad investigators shall confer with the Coroner at the scene.
a. A sergeant b. divisional investigators c. the officer in charge d. the duty inspector |
B - divisional investigators shall attend all incidents of unnatural sudden death and shall consult with the Coroner before leaving the scene, either in person or by telephone. When the Homicide Squad mandate is invoked, Homicide Squad investigators shall confer with the Coroner at the scene.
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11. The investigator heading an investigation, or a police officer designated by the investigator, shall attend the morgue and be physically present when a deceased is identified under ALL BUT ONE of the following circumstances
a. homicide, suspected homicide or other related criminal offences b. cases where the investigating officer has requested the presence of another officer c. cases where an inquest is not likely to be called d. when the Coroner believes it is necessary due to the nature of the case, or the condition of the person doing the identification |
C - cases where an inquest is not likely to be called
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12. __________________ shall be responsible for offender management (if applicable), preservation of the evidence and crime scene while awaiting the arrival of an appropriate investigator.
a. The first divisional investigator to arrive on scene b. The sergeant c. The first police officer to arrive on scene d. The second police officer to arrive on scene |
C - The first police officer to arrive on scene
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13. A police officer shall request the attendance of a supervisory officer and a divisional detective And shall immediately consult with a member of the On—Call Homicide Team upon discovering ALL BUT ONE
a. the death of a child under five (5) years of age b. the sudden and unexpected death of a child c. the natural death of a child d. a sudden death resulting from an apparent suicide or accident where the only witness is an intimate partner, past or present e. a sudden death where there is present at the time of death or the finding of a body an intimate partner, past or present, recent or remote f. a suspicious death or suspected homicide, which may include the presence of g. obvious or suspected foul play h. the cause of death cannot be explained i. found human remains j. any other suspicious circumstance |
C - the natural death of a child
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14. When investigating a suicide or an unnatural sudden death; ________ will determine when the body will be removed.
a. The divisional investigators b. The officer in charge c. The coroner d. The homicide investigators |
C - The coroner
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15. When a death occurs on TTC property, an FIS Officer will photograph the scene, and make those photographs available to the police upon request. In the case of a homicide or suspicious death, an FIS officer shall also photograph the scene on TTC property. Copies of all photographs shall be disclosed in crown briefs.
a. True b. False |
False - When a death occurs on TTC property, an TTC special constable will photograph the scene, and make those photographs available to the police upon request. In the case of a homicide or suspicious death, an FIS officer shall also photograph the scene on TTC property. Copies of all photographs shall be disclosed in crown briefs.
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16. When investigating an attempt suicide/suicide by drug overdose or ingestion of poison shall:ALL BUT ONE
a. Immediately search and seize the container containing a poison. b. where possible, note the name of the drug and of the prescribing physician in the case of a prescription drug c. collect evidence in compliance with Procedures 04-21 and 09-04 DDS |
A - the correct paragraph is - refrain from handling any container containing a poison until advised that it is safe to do so
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17. When investigating a death attributed to consumer products shall notify Toronto Public Health.
a. True b. False |
False – immediately notify Health Canada, Consumer Product Safety.
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18. Consumer products may include such things as: ALL BUT ONE
a. children's playthings and equipment; b. flammable items; c. sports equipment; d. household and garden items; e. dangerous household chemical products f. Grocery Food Items |
F - Grocery Food Items
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19. According to the procedure related to Compassionate Messages, notification of a next of kin outside the jurisdiction of the service, a CPIC message or email message is not required if a supervisory officer contacts a supervisor at the appropriate police service and provides the appropriate information related to the deceased person to this supervisor
a. True b. False |
19. False - Providing a written request to backup a telephone request will reduce the likelihood of incorrect information being conveyed to the next of kin. CPIC or email are fine
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20. If a notification of next of kin in person is unsuccessful, the supervisory officer shall notify _______ to continue the effort
a. The duty desk b. The relieving sergeant c. The divisional detective d. The officer in charge |
C – the divisional detective to continue efforts
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21. It is the responsibility of the divisional supervisor to notify next of kin of a death as a result of a motor vehicle collision
a. True b. False |
False - It is the responsibility of the traffic services supervisor to notify next of kin of a death as a result of a motor vehicle collision
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22. Amber alert means a co-operative effort between police, the media and the Ministry of Transportation to provide early notification to the public where a person under _______ years of age is believed to have been abducted and where circumstances lead police to believe that the abducted person is in danger of serious bodily harm or death and there is enough descriptive information about the abducted person, and/or the abductor, and/or the abductor's vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help in locating the person.
a. Eighteen (18) b. Sixteen (16) c. Twelve (12) d. Seventeen (17) |
A – eighteen years
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23. Divisional Search Box - means a portable storage box containing the necessary items essential to the supervisory officer at the scene of a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 search. These items shall be determined by this Procedure and established practice, and should be located where it is easily accessible by the Officer in Charge (O.I.C).
a. True b. False |
False – only for level 2 and level 3 searches
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24. A level 2 search will be implemented when a missing person is
a. under 16 years b. mentally challenged c. over 65 years of age or infirm, d. judged likely to be incapable of caring for themselves |
B – mentally challenged
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25. When a person is reported missing by a complainant in person at a unit, the complainant shall be directed to attend the unit from which the person lives or is missing from.
a. True b. False |
B- False
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26. Complainant is situated in the City of Toronto and Missing Person is a resident of the City of Toronto and the area where the person is missing from is UNKNOWN. Who is responsible for the initial investigation
a. The division where the missing person resides b. The division where the complainant attended to report the missing person, receiving the report c. Intelligence Division d. York Regional Police Service |
B – the division receiving the report
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27. In regards to Toronto Alert Messages, Police officers shall advise Records Management Services — Operations (RMS—Ops), to issue a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Alert Message for a missing person when the person has suicidal tendencies.
a. True b. False |
A - True
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28. An AMBER Alert shall be requested when: ALL BUT ONE
a. the person is under eighteen (18) years of age b. the investigator believes that the person has been abducted c. the abducted person is in danger of being injured d. sufficient descriptive information exists that could assist in locating the person and/or the suspect and/or the suspect's vehicle; and e. an immediate broadcast alert will help in locating the person |
C – should read the abducted person is in danger of being serious bodily harm or death
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29. Upon receiving an eCOPS report for a missing person who is not a resident of Toronto __________shall ensure a copy of the report is immediately forwarded by facsimile to the Unit Commander — Intelligence Division — International Assistance.
a. The first supervisory officer b. The officer taking the report from the complainant c. The officer in charge d. The divisional investigator assigned |
C - The officer in charge
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30. _________shall be responsible for ensuring that the postings are removed from Pushpin, when the missing person has been located
a. The officer in charge b. The first supervisory officer c. The Community Relations Officer d. The Unit Crime Analyst |
D - The Unit Crime Analyst
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31. Death in Custody - means
a. the death of a person at after an arrest/detention and before the person's release or transfer to another agency's custody b. the death of a person before an arrest/detention and before the person's release or transfer to another agency's custody c. the death of a person during an arrest/detention and before the person's release or transfer to another agency's custody d. the death of a person at any time during an arrest/detention and before the person's release or transfer to another agency's custody |
D - Death in Custody – means the death of a person at any time during an arrest/detention and before the person's release or transfer to another agency's custody
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32. The Special Investigations Unit provides investigative support to the Coroner in the investigation of deaths in police custody.
a. True b. False |
FALSE – The homicide squad provides investigative support to the Coroner in the investigation of deaths in police custody.
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33. A Police Officer, Upon becoming aware of a death in police custody shall immediately request the attendance of a supervisory officer and notify ___________
a. The duty desk b. The Officer in Charge c. The divisional Investigator d. The Special Investigations Unit |
B – OIC
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34. When attending the scene of a death in police custody, an Forensic Identification officer shall await the arrival of the SIU forensic investigator before commencing with evidence collection.
a. True b. False |
A – True
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35. Supervisory Officer , When notified of a death in police custody shall request the attendance of ALL BUT ONE
a. an investigator from the Homicide Squad b. an investigator from FIS c. the Coroner d. the duty inspector Duty Desk |
D - the duty inspector Duty Desk
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Supervisory Officer, When notified of a death in police custody shall ALL BUT ONE
a. ensure The officer in charge is notified b. ensure The OIC of the duty desk is notified c. Attend immediately and take charge of the scene d. ensure The unit commander is notified |
D – it is the OIC’s responsibility to notify the unit commander
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37. When notified of a death in police custody, _________ shall notify the Chiefs SIU Designate and the appropriate Deputy Chief of Police, in compliance with Procedure 13-16.
a. The officer in charge Duty Desk b. The officer in charge c. The unit commander d. The police officer who killed him |
A - The officer in charge Duty Desk shall notify the Chiefs SIU Designate and the appropriate Deputy Chief of Police, in compliance with Procedure 13-16.
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38. SOCOs shall always be used at scenes where trace evidence collection is required (e.g. hair, fibre and body fluid).
a. True b. False |
False –Unless they have received training in DNA evidence collection
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39. SOCOs may attend the following in lieu of FIS officers: ALL BUT ONE
a. all minor thefts and mischief b. assaults where there are no life—threatening injuries c. recovered property that must be returned immediately, or when fingerprint examination is required to identify the owner/suspect d. vehicles not involved in a major crime, or seized during the execution of a search warrant e. shooting scenes f. break and enters where the evidence gathering is of a minor nature g. robbery, unless when a firearm was discharged or injury sustained |
E – SOCO shall not attend shooting scenes
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40. SOCOs may attend the following only when approved by FIS : ALL BUT ONE
a. Sexual assault scenes b. incidents where a person is harmed by a weapon c. home invasions which are minor in nature d. life threatening industrial accidents |
D – soco’s shall not attend life threatening industrial accidents
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41. SOCOs shall NOT attend the following: ALL BUT ONE
a. homicide or suspicious death investigations b. shooting scenes c. scenes requiring videotaping or complex photography d. life threatening industrial accidents e. investigations conducted or to be, conducted by the Special Investigations Unit f. internal investigations or potential internal investigations g. scenes requiring extended periods of time at the site h. incidents the S0CO feels over qualified to deal with |
H – not over qualified by under qualified
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42. When an assault victim requests a photographer of the same sex, the sergeant shall arrange for the attendance of a SOCO officer of that sex.
a. True b. False |
False- the staff sergeant shall ensure this
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43. Professional and ethical management of sources is paramount in maintaining public confidence in the Toronto Police Service (Service).
a. True b. False |
True
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44. The proper management of sources is a key component of ________.
a. Source management b. Risk management c. Intelligence led policing d. Organization |
B – risk management
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45. A Supervisory Officer must be notified when: ALL BUT ONE
a. when considering whether to establish a relationship with a source b. prior to any meeting with a source c. after any communication or meeting with a source d. upon becoming aware that the identity of a source may have been compromised |
D - the correct answer is upon becoming aware that the safety of a source may have been compromised
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Agent means means a person who is registered with CO-SMS and voluntarily provides information of some usefulness or interest to this Service with respect to the prevention and detection of crimes, with the explicit or implicit expectation of confidentiality. This person would generally not become a witness or require protection as a result of their involvement or the information they have provided.
a. True b. False |
False – this is the definition for confidential source
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47. A confidential source may exclusive asset of anyone police officer, in certain circumstances
a. True b. False |
False – a C.s. is an asset of the Toronto Police service
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48. A confidential source may include a person who provides a statement to police as part of routine police inquiries into alleged offences; e.g. a witness to a crime.
a. True b. False |
False – this would be a witness
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49. A level one confidential source means a source under the age of _______
a. Sixteen b. Fifteen c. Eighteen d. Twelve e. None of the above |
C – eighteen
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50. A level two confidential source is a source whose information could be considered ALL BUT ONE
a. multi-jurisdictional b. may affect national security c. involves organized crime d. is beyond the resources or the source-handling abilities of the officers involved e. at the discretion of the Unit Commander |
E – the correct answer would be at the discretion of the controller
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51. Unless otherwise approved by the Controller, a confidential source - level 2 shall be managed by a covert operations – source management section (co-sms) officer.
a. True b. False |
False a level 2 handler can use a level 2 source
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A crown letter means a document provided to the crown attorney by the confidential source handler, on behalf of a source seeking consideration for that source's assistance to the police.
a. True b. False |
False - Crown letter means a document provided to the crown attorney by co-sms, on behalf of a source seeking consideration for that source's assistance to the police
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A level 2 handler can handle Level 1 and Level 2 Sources, however NOT agents
a. True b. False |
false
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54. A Restricted Source
a. Means a person who has been restricted by Co-SMS. Only a Level 2 handler can use a restricted source b. means a person who has been restricted by CO-SMS. Such a person shall not be used as such by any officer unless designated by the Controller c. means a source whose credibility has been challenged too often, and now access to this source is restricted. d. None of the above |
B
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55. The following primary concerns shall be considered by all officers when establishing a relationship with a source ALL BUT ONE
a. public safety b. officer safety c. safety of the source d. the administration of justice e. the integrity of the source f. corporate liability |
E – it should read integrity of the Service
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56. If the source requests advice regarding taxation for money received from this Service, they shall be advised that financial awards from the Service are considered non- taxable income,
a. True b. False |
False – it is considered taxable income, But the service will not provide a T4
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57. All crown letters issued on behalf of a source shall only be provided by ____________.
a. Covert Operations – SMS b. The unit commander c. The unit commander of Intelligence Division d. The Controller |
C – the unit commander of intelligence division
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58. A source's identity is privileged and shall not be disclosed to anyone without the source's consent. A police officer who requests information on a source must have the approval of the source prior to the release of this information
a. True b. False |
False – a sworn police officer may know the identity
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59. When notified by an officer of an intended meeting with a source, a supervisory officer shall make the following entries in the memorandum book or case book ALL BUT ONE
a. the date, time and location of the intended meeting b. the primary and secondary officers' names and badge numbers c. the name of the source d. when assigned, the Confidential Source Number |
C – the name of the source
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60. When notified by an officer that a communication or meeting has taken place, , a supervisory officer shall, ensure reports submitted by the officer are accurately completed and sign and submit the reports in a secure fashion to
a. CO-SMS forthwith b. The officer in charge forthwith c. The unit commander forthwith d. the detective sergeant forthwith |
D – the detective sergeant forthwith
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61. When notified by an officer that the safety of a source may have been compromised as a result of the source's identity having been revealed, a supervisory officer shall
a. ensure that the Controller and the unit commander are notified forthwith b. ensure that the officer in charge is notified forthwith c. ensure that the unit commander of Intelligence division is notified forthwith d. ensure the duty desk is notified forthwith |
A – the controller and the unit commander
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