Definitions Book 2 (p94-191)

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What is the primary function of a GPS Tracking Device in relation to hold-ups?

To provide real-time communication during emergencies

To assist with the apprehension of suspects (correct)

To track customer spending habits

To monitor employee productivity

Which of the following is NOT considered a criteria offence under Ontario Major Case Management?

Homicides and attempts

Sexual assaults and attempts

Robberies in retail settings (correct)

Trafficking in persons

What defines a child in need of protection under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act?

A child who is missing from home

A child who can be apprehended as being in need of protection (correct)

A child involved in criminal activities

A child apprehended due to suspected neglect

Who does the Dominant Aggressor refer to in a scenario of domestic violence?

The principal abuser regardless of initiation Signup and view all the answers

What action is mandated under the Hold-Up (HUS) mandate?

Attend all robberies involving firearms or offensive weapons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions qualifies for Bona Fide Reasons in investigations?

To ascertain the immigration status of a victim or witness for safety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following occurrences is included under major case management for suspected homicide?

Found human remains suspected to be homicide-related Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the criteria offences listed under Ontario Major Case Management?

Violent crimes and serious offences Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Immediate Rapid Response' in the context of a school emergency?

A requirement for officers to enter the school to neutralize an immediate threat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'exigent circumstances' in emergency situations?

Circumstances necessitating immediate action due to potential danger Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lockdown' mean in the context of a school threat?

A restriction of movement within the school due to an internal threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a 'Parent Staging Area' during a school emergency?

A designated location where parents can gather for information about their children Signup and view all the answers

In a bomb threat scenario, who has control over all operations of the Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU)?

The Supervisor of Emergency Management and Public Order Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions constitutes Child Physical Abuse?

Homicide committed by a caregiver Signup and view all the answers

What is considered Child Sexual Abuse?

The act of sexual intercourse with a minor Signup and view all the answers

What role does a Designated Child Abuse Investigator fulfill?

They are responsible for investigating child abuse cases Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Victim Quick Response Program serve?

Offers quick financial assistance to victims of specific violent crimes. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Hate Crime?

A criminal offense committed out of bias against an identifiable group Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition does the Attorney General's permission not apply in hate crimes?

For public incitement of hatred Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an Intimate Partner Incident?

It involves police intervention in a non-criminal relationship dispute. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forms of harm is NOT categorized under Intimate Partner Violence?

Child abuse Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a Crime Gun?

A firearm suspected to be involved in a crime Signup and view all the answers

What is described as Hate Propaganda?

Statements promoting genocide against identifiable groups Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Victim in the context provided?

Individuals related to someone who has suffered harm. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an order that restricts contact between parents?

Restraining Order Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Divisional Sexual Assault Investigator?

To investigate sexual assault complaints with accreditation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Trafficking in Persons?

Recruiting and exploiting individuals for various purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What comprises an event classified as a Hate Incident?

Verbal abuse based on racial slurs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding Child in Need of Protection?

It can include various forms of abuse or neglect Signup and view all the answers

Which program provides priority services to vulnerable victims of violent crime?

Victim/Witness Assistance Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System (ViCLAS)?

It links occurrences of designated violent offences across Canada. Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility does a Designated Children’s Aid Society Worker hold?

Oversee child protection investigations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT fall under the definition of Intimate Partner Violence?

Immediate family disputes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Firearms Investigation & Analysis Unit?

To assist in firearm-related court cases Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an Illegally Possessed Firearm?

A firearm that is not registered or reported as stolen Signup and view all the answers

What situation can qualify a person for the Victim Quick Response Program?

Serious physical assault or attempted murder. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'exhibitionism' imply in the context of child sexual abuse?

Displaying indecent sexual behavior in public Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a qualified investigator in intimate partner violence cases?

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Intimate Relationship – Dating' encompass?

All forms of romantic involvement, current or former. Signup and view all the answers

Which body oversees the overall functioning of police services according to the definitions provided?

Police Services Act Signup and view all the answers

What type of abuse is specifically addressed under Child Abuse legislation?

Neglectful supervision of children. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Service Vehicle?

Any vehicle operated by the Service and used to perform duties on behalf of the Service. Signup and view all the answers

Which committee is responsible for monitoring Toronto Police Service vehicle collisions?

Service Vehicle Collision Reduction Committee (SVCRC) Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a Service Vehicle Collision (SVC)?

Any vehicle collision involving a Toronto Police Service vehicle, directly or indirectly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)?

To offer support and counseling services to members and their families. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)?

To assist members and their families coping with critical incident stress. Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a Debriefing Session from a Defusing Session?

Debriefing sessions are formal and scheduled, while defusing sessions are informal and immediate. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during a Post Incident Firearm Exposure Session?

It's an educational session to reassure and promote confidence with firearms post-incident. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Service Vehicle Collision Report (SVCR) include?

Specific documentation such as SRLD401 and witness statements. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the SVCRC?

Management of critical incident stress programs. Signup and view all the answers

Who is permitted to attend a post incident firearms exposure session?

Only officers directly involved in a shooting incident. Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicle is classified as an unmarked vehicle?

Vehicles owned by the police without identifying decals or emergency lights. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Employee and Family Assistance Program Liaison?

Acts as the primary contact with the EFAP provider and CIRT. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandatory nature of attendance in defusing sessions?

Attendance is compulsory, but participation in discussion is voluntary. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Employee and Family Assistance Program in relation to referrals?

To assist members in finding suitable community mental health professionals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines workplace harassment?

Engaging in vexatious comments or conduct that is unwelcome. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a critical injury under the member health and safety guidelines?

An injury that results in unconsciousness or significant blood loss. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes workplace violence?

Physical force or threats of force against a worker in a workplace. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Fitness for Duty'?

A member's ability to perform duties without limitations due to health issues. Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is responsible for investigating serious incidents involving Service officials?

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Signup and view all the answers

How is cannabis defined in relation to substances?

Any part of the cannabis plant and its phytocannabinoids, regardless of processing. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gender Expression refer to?

The public presentation of a person's gender through behaviors and appearance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of workplace sexual harassment?

Conduct that occurs outside working hours. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Community Treatment Order (CTO)?

To provide psychiatric treatment in the community Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates gender identity from gender expression?

Gender identity is about internal experience; gender expression is public presentation. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an aggravated assault?

Wounding, maiming, disfiguring, or endangering a person's life Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term Returnable Property?

Property belonging to a prisoner, returned upon their release. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the role of the ETF Tactical Commander?

To control all aspects of ETF tactical operations during incidents. Signup and view all the answers

Which form is issued by a physician for psychiatric assessment?

Form 1 MHA Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would necessitate an investigation by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU)?

The involvement of an official in an incident where serious injury occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What describes a 'Person in Crisis' as per the provided context?

A member of the public requiring urgent care due to erratic behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines 'Intentional Contact' related to a police vehicle?

Purposeful contact used to stop a threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which a Form 2 MHA is valid?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

In the context of mental health, what does 'Mental Disorder' refer to?

Any disease or disability of the mind Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a 'Reportable Collision'?

A collision causing injury, death, or damage over $2000 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Divisional Mental Health Liaison Officer?

The officer ensuring mental health compliance within the division Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal consequence for someone who commits Attempt Homicide?

Liable for imprisonment for life in most cases Signup and view all the answers

How long is a Form 9 MHA valid after the person is absent without leave?

1 month Signup and view all the answers

Which condition must be met for a Form 47 MHA to be issued?

The individual must refuse psychiatric treatment at a facility Signup and view all the answers

What is a Traumatic Critical Incident?

A significant event causing serious injury or death known to have lasting impacts Signup and view all the answers

What vehicle is designated as a 'Marked Vehicle'?

A vehicle with emergency lights and clear police identification Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Key Terms

Financial Institution: Includes banks, trust and loan companies, credit unions.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Tracking Device: Primarily used in pharmaceutical and financial sectors for suspect apprehension and stolen property recovery after hold-ups.
Hold-Up (HUS) Mandate: Responsible for responding to robberies involving financial institutions, armoured cars, retail businesses, home invasions with firearms, money deposits, and carjackings.
Bona Fide Reasons: Circumstances justifying information requests, such as victim admission into the Provincial Witness Protection Program or Crown Attorney requests.
Child in Need of Protection: A child defined under legislation as needing protection per section 125(1) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.

Major Offences and Investigations

Criteria Offence - Ontario Major Case Management: Includes homicides, sexual assaults, person trafficking, non-familial abductions, and suspicious homicides involving found human remains.
Dominant Aggressor: Refers to the primary abuser in a domestic incident, regardless of who initiated the violence.
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Encompasses all forms of harm between intimate partners, including physical, sexual, and psychological.

Investigative Roles and Programs

Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI): A qualified investigator for IPV cases as per Police Services Act regulations.
Victim Quick Response Program: Provides financial assistance to victims of severe crimes immediately following an incident.
Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP): Offers priority services to vulnerable victims and witnesses of violent crimes.

Child Abuse and Protection

Child Physical Abuse: Involves assaults or neglect against individuals under eighteen by appointed caregivers or authority figures.
Child Sexual Abuse: Exploitation of a child for sexual purposes, including activities like incest, sexual touching, and exploitation via pornography.
Designated Child Abuse Investigator: A police officer specialized in investigating child physical and sexual abuse cases.

Hate Crimes and Incidents

Hate Crime: Offences rooted in hate towards identifiable groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, etc.; subject to increased sentencing under the Criminal Code.
Hate Incident: Non-criminal acts motivated by hate, such as verbal abuse or derogatory actions.

Firearms and Investigations

Crime Gun: Firearm used in or suspected of being related to a crime, including modified or unregistered guns.
Firearms Interest Police (FIP): Database with information on firearms that may affect license eligibility.
Firearms Enforcement Unit (FEU): Investigates incidents related to firearms trafficking and smuggling.

Mental Health

Mental Disorder: Defined as any disease or disability of the mind impacting an individual's coping skills.
Form Applications under Mental Health Act: Includes Form 1 for psychiatric assessment and Form 2 for examination orders by a Justice of the Peace.

Policing and Investigation Procedures

Traumatic Critical Incident: Experiences where officers face serious injury, death, or mass casualties, affecting their ability to function.
Community Treatment Order (CTO): Outlines conditions for psychiatric treatment in the community rather than detention.

General Policing Terminology

Service Vehicle: Any vehicle used in the execution of police duties, clearly marked for identification.
Reportable Collision: Mandatory reporting requirement for accidents resulting in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $2000.
Intentional Contact: Deliberate contact made by a police vehicle to stop a threat during operations.### Service Vehicle Definitions
Service vehicles include those leased, owned, rented, or loaned to the Toronto Police Service.
Service Vehicle Collision (SVC) refers to any vehicle collision involving a Toronto Police Service vehicle, whether direct or indirect.
Service Vehicle Collision Reduction Committee (SVCRC) monitors collisions for trend analysis and quality assurance.

Reports and Programs

Service Vehicle Collision Reduction Program (SVCR Program) is managed by Professional Standards to track collisions and identify training needs.
Service Vehicle Collision Report (SVCR) consists of multiple documentation components including officer notes and witness statements.

Vehicle Types

Unmarked Vehicles are those operated by the Toronto Police Service without identifying decals and may include specific identification lamps.

Employee Assistance

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provides services to employees and their families, covering a range of support.
Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) assists members exposed to traumatic incidents, offering support and trauma response measures.

Stress and Debriefing

Critical Incident Stress refers to physical and psychological symptoms experienced after traumatic events.
Debriefing Sessions are scheduled meetings conducted with mental health professionals to discuss reactions post-incident, while Defusing Sessions are informal and immediate assessments.

Training and Firearm Exposure

Post Incident Firearm Exposure Sessions provide reassurance and education for officers after a shooting incident, required for those who discharged firearms during duty.

Workplace Definitions

Workplace includes any location where Service business occurs, such as facilities and vehicles.
Workplace Violence summarizes any physical aggression or threats against workers in a workplace context.

Harassment Policies

Workplace Harassment covers unwanted vexatious comments or behavior, separate from legitimate performance management.
Workplace Sexual Harassment includes unwelcome conduct based on sex or gender, especially involving solicitation by someone with influence over the worker.

Critical Injuries and Investigations

Critical Injury definitions encompass severe health impacts on a member, such as significant injuries or serious health risks.
Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigates incidents involving serious harm or criminal conduct by Service officials.

Cannabis and Fitness for Duty

Cannabis includes all plant parts and associated substances, regulated under the Cannabis Act.
Fitness for Duty indicates a member's capability to perform tasks without the influence of stressors like illness or fatigue.

Gender Identity and Expression

Gender Identity is each person’s internal experience regarding their gender, which may align or differ from their birth-assigned sex.
Gender Expression refers to the outward presentation of gender through appearance, behavior, and personal identifiers.

Emergency Management

Exigent Circumstances denote urgent situations necessitating immediate police response.
Immediate Rapid Response ensures swift action if life is threatened within a school setting, while Lockdown protocols restrict movement in response to threats.

Parent Staging Area

Parent Staging Areas are designated locations for parents to gather during emergencies, positioned away from the immediate incident zone.

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