First Responder Protocol Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who is mandated to attend in case of a sudden unexpected death, apparent suicide, or accident involving an intimate partner?

Qualified medical practitioner

Police service personnel

Divisional Detective (correct)

Supervisory Officer

What hazards may the scene of an attempt suicide or death investigation contain?

Loaded firearms and poisonous gases

Blood and bodily fluids from persons carrying communicable diseases

Live Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) rails

All of the above (correct)

Who has the authority to pronounce a person dead?

Qualified medical practitioner (correct)

Divisional Detective

Police officers

Supervisory Officer

When is Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory?

For specific types of deaths like sudden unexpected death or suspected homicide Signup and view all the answers

When is Supervisory Officer notification mandatory?

Unable to determine next of kin Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified if there is a request by another police service to notify next of kin?

Supervisory Officer Signup and view all the answers

What specific information should be recorded when investigating a death in a bathtub?

Water temperature, body position, presence of froth Signup and view all the answers

In what cases may a Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) be assigned to examine crime scenes?

Non-suspicious deaths at the discretion of the Officer in Charge – FIS Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when responding to a rail-related attempt suicide or death on TTC property?

Ensure electrical power is turned off and interview all persons present Signup and view all the answers

What procedure should be followed when investigating a death resulting from a scuba diving accident?

Request the attendance of the Marine Unit (Procedure 04-23) Signup and view all the answers

What information is critical in determining the cause and manner of death in cases of drowning?

Information from the initial responder Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when investigating a fatal vehicle collision?

Comply with Procedure 07-03 Signup and view all the answers

When responding to an attempt suicide, a possible sudden death or an unnatural sudden death, what should police officers do?

Attend the scene promptly Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when investigating a sudden unexpected death in the emergency department of a hospital?

Ensure that hospital staff and other caregivers have not intentionally interfered with or altered the body Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken upon discovering a sudden unexpected death, apparent suicide, or accident where the only witness or person present at the time of death is an intimate partner, past or present?

Remain vigilant for the possibility of foul play Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when investigating an unnatural sudden death?

Request the attendance of a supervisory officer and a divisional detective Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if FIS needs to fingerprint and photograph the deceased?

Request FIS to fingerprint and photograph the deceased if certain conditions are met Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured if investigating an unnatural sudden death where death has been pronounced or appears obvious due to decomposition, decapitation, transection, gross rigor mortis, gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents, or a grossly charred body?

Leave the body undisturbed when death has been pronounced or where death appears obvious due to specific conditions Signup and view all the answers

In which circumstances should a deceased person be transported by Paramedics away from public view?

When a body removal service is not readily available Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should officers remain vigilant for the possibility of foul play?

In every circumstance where there is a sudden, unexpected death Signup and view all the answers

When must the Coroner be notified and requested to attend in cases of unnatural sudden death?

In all cases of unnatural sudden death Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances must every sudden unexpected death of a child or the death of a child under five (5) years of age be actively investigated as suspicious?

Every sudden unexpected death of a child or the death of a child under five (5) years of age Signup and view all the answers

Who should attend the morgue and be physically present when a deceased is identified in cases of suspected homicide or other related criminal offences?

The investigator heading an investigation or a police officer designated by the investigator Signup and view all the answers

Who determines admittance into the post mortem examination room for officers attending to obtain results?

The Medical Director of the Facility Signup and view all the answers

When investigating a death by gunshot, what should be done regarding the firearm?

Detailed notes regarding the condition of the firearm should be taken when moving it for safety reasons Signup and view all the answers

In case of suicide/gas poisoning attempts, what must investigators ensure before turning off the gas and removing the victim from the area?

No ignition sources are present and safe conditions Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when investigating hangings?

Preserve the knot whenever possible Signup and view all the answers

What is required when investigating suspected sabotage or tampering of certain products?

Procedure 05–09 should be followed Signup and view all the answers

What should be done during an autopsy regarding illicit drugs and drug-related paraphernalia?

'Illicit drugs and drug-related paraphernalia should be searched for, seized, and handled according to procedures, except in cases of homicides and criminally-suspicious deaths' Signup and view all the answers

What is required when seizing prescription and controlled substances?

Specific procedures should be followed for seizing prescription and controlled substances Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

When investigating a death on TTC property, the Coroner directs the removal of the body only after authorization, scene photography, and consultation with a supervisor or detective.
In case of suicide/gas poisoning attempts, investigators must ensure no ignition sources are present and safe conditions before turning off the gas and removing the victim from the area.
When hazards continue to exist, all persons must be evacuated, and assistance should be requested to evaluate the hazard.
If investigating a drug overdose or poisoning, extreme caution should be exercised, and proper handling procedures should be followed.
When seizing prescription and controlled substances, detailed reports with relevant information should be completed.
When investigating a death by gunshot, detailed notes regarding the condition of the firearm should be taken when moving it for safety reasons, and proper handling procedures should be followed.
When investigating suspected sabotage or tampering of certain products, Procedure 05–09 should also be followed.
When a death is attributed to consumer products, Health Canada and Consumer Product Safety should be notified.
When investigating hangings, it's important to preserve the knot whenever possible.
When investigating jumping or being thrown from a height, articles of clothing, property, or identification should be searched for, along with body parts and the location from which the person jumped.
During an autopsy, illicit drugs and drug-related paraphernalia should be searched for, seized, and handled according to procedures, except in cases of homicides and criminally-suspicious deaths.

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Test your knowledge of first responder protocols with this quiz. Learn about assessing vital signs, administering first-aid, and managing the scene until the arrival of a supervisory officer.