Police Search and Investigative Response Procedures
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What is the responsibility of the division assigned to the investigation?

  • Advise the reportee and immediately forward the report to the police service having jurisdiction from which the person is missing
  • Provide the eReport number to the division responsible for the area from which the person is missing
  • Generate a CPIC message to request an officer from the local police service and complete applicable eReports (correct)
  • Forward all information obtained during the initial investigation by facsimile to the TPS division conducting the investigation
  • What information should be included in the CPIC message sent to the TPS division conducting the investigation?

  • Details of all missing persons in the area
  • Location of the nearest police station
  • List of recent criminal activities in the area
  • Name, rank, badge number, and contact information of the attending officer from the local police service (correct)
  • What action should be taken if further information is received about the area from which the person is missing?

  • Update only the original eReport
  • Add new information in a separate report
  • Immediately forward the report to the police service having jurisdiction from which the person is missing
  • Provide the eReport number to the division responsible for that area for follow–up investigation (correct)
  • When should a report be forwarded to the police service having jurisdiction from which the person is missing?

    <p>If it is determined that the person is missing from a jurisdiction outside of the City of Toronto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with any new information in the original eReport until further information about the missing person's whereabouts is received?

    <p>Add any new information in the original eReport until further information is received concerning their whereabouts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a CPIC message sent to request an officer from a local police service?

    <p>Request for an officer's attendance and contact details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with all information obtained during an initial investigation?

    <p>Forwarded by facsimile to TPS division conducting investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a missing person is located, what action should be taken with regards to updating reports?

    <p>Continue updating only relevant sections of original eReport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When commencing a Level 2 search and investigation, what should be done with regards to the Form 6 – MPA?

    <p>Complete the Form 6 – MPA as required and send a copy to the Officer in Charge of the MPU via the global e-mail address at MissingPersons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases where foul play is suspected, what action should be taken with regards to assigning a Major Case Manager?

    <p>A Major Case Manager should be assigned to conduct the investigation in compliance with the Ontario Major Case Management Manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Divisional Investigator in addition to conducting the investigation?

    <p>Ensure an investigator attends the scene and obtain necessary information from family members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when information is to be posted on Pushpin?

    <p>Contact TPOC for assistance with posting missing persons bulletins to Pushpin outside of regular business hours, post it in the Service Wide area of the application, and notify Communications Services immediately for broadcasting an alert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upon being advised of a missing person under sixteen (16) years of age, what action should be taken?

    <p>Comply with item 1, notify all members involved in the search that the search level has been escalated, and contact the school principal as soon as practicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the investigating agency once they have cleared the investigative leads within their jurisdiction?

    <p>Update CPIC entries accordingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may a parent, guardian, or approved agency apply for a Child Apprehension Warrant from the Ontario Court of Justice, Family Division?

    <p>Specific circumstances warrant and the missing person is under sixteen years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an international missing person case with public safety concerns or high-risk travel, who must officers notify immediately for assistance?

    <p>Intelligence Services - Security Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the first police officer do in any missing person case?

    <p>Comply with the reporting procedure, interview the last person to see the missing person, and obtain a complete and accurate description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of RMS - Ops in a missing person case?

    <p>Generate a missing person eReport, ensure the information is provided to surrounding police services, and complete a 300m radius search, if applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must officers consider when searching in a missing person case?

    <p>The nature of the area to be searched, such as urbanized areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coordinates the search for the missing person and provides search management support?

    <p>Search Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the report when a missing person is not located within thirty days?

    <p>Open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ensures an investigator is present at the command post and assigns investigative teams?

    <p>Detective Sergeant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a missing person is located?

    <p>The Officer attends the location and updates the original eReport and other notifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ensures RMS-Ops is notified and the missing person is removed from CPIC?

    <p>Supervisory Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of search does the Duty Inspector notify the Search Manager of?

    <p>Level 3 search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who maintains liaison with the Incident Commander?

    <p>Officer in Charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a sufficient conclusion about a missing person is established?

    <p>A final report is prepared and submitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints an Incident Commander and arranges necessary facilities and equipment?

    <p>Officer in Charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who requests assistance from the TPOC and Auxiliary Program?

    <p>Officer in Charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ensures all memorandum book notes and hardcopy reports are scanned and attached to the original eReport?

    <p>Supervisory Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for overseeing the investigation and ensuring all eReports are completed?

    <p>The Detective Sergeant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Level 1 response to a missing person case involve?

    <p>Ensuring reports are filed, notifying higher ranks, and initiating a local search if the place last seen is known</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In exigent circumstances, what must officers do when an urgent demand for records is required?

    <p>Consult with the Missing Persons Unit, complete Form 5 - MPA, provide notice to the affected person, and submit Form 6 - MPA simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with procedures and coordinating resources at a Level 2 search scene?

    <p>The first supervisory officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the investigator in charge of a missing person case?

    <p>Obtain and document all relevant information, request and obtain personal items, complete RCMP forms, obtain judicial authorizations if necessary, and communicate relevant information to the media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Level 2 response to a missing person case involve?

    <p>Conducting a thorough investigation, notifying various authorities, and assigning personnel and resources for a broader search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must conduct a thorough investigation record all efforts and scan and attach notes to the original eReport when assigned to a missing person case?

    <p>The investigator in charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must officers do when an urgent demand for records is required?

    <p>Consult with the Missing Persons Unit, complete Form 5 - MPA provide notice to the affected person and submit Form 6 - MPA simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response and an appropriate investigative response in the absence of the Detective Sergeant?

    <p>The Officer in Charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Upon receiving notification of a missing person, police officers must complete certain forms and assess the level of risk to determine the appropriate response level.
    • A Level 1 response involves ensuring reports are filed, notifying higher ranks, and initiating a local search if the place last seen is known.
    • A Level 2 response involves conducting a thorough investigation, notifying various authorities, and assigning personnel and resources for a broader search.
    • The Detective Sergeant is responsible for overseeing the investigation and ensuring all eReports are completed.
    • When assigned to a missing person case, investigators must conduct a thorough investigation, record all efforts, and scan and attach notes to the original eReport.
    • The first supervisory officer at a Level 2 search scene is responsible for the response's quality and thoroughness, ensuring compliance with procedures, and coordinating resources.
    • The investigator in charge of a missing person case must obtain and document all relevant information, request and obtain personal items, complete RCMP forms, obtain judicial authorizations if necessary, and communicate relevant information to the media.
    • In exigent circumstances, when an urgent demand for records is required, officers must consult with the Missing Persons Unit, complete Form 5 - MPA, provide notice to the affected person, and submit Form 6 - MPA simultaneously.
    • The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring an appropriate uniform response and, in the absence of the Detective Sergeant, an appropriate investigative response.

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