police powers final.pdf

What OReg 926 grants authority for police services in Ontario to collect information in relation to the Use of Force Report. Why? https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/regu/rro-1990-reg-926/latest/rro-1990- reg-926.html - O. Reg. 926 s14.5 What else does OReg 926 authorize? - Equipment & Use of Force Ho...

What OReg 926 grants authority for police services in Ontario to collect information in relation to the Use of Force Report. Why? https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/regu/rro-1990-reg-926/latest/rro-1990- reg-926.html - O. Reg. 926 s14.5 What else does OReg 926 authorize? - Equipment & Use of Force How is the information contained in use of force reports used by police? - Analysed to establish trends and identify issues that may be addressed through training or administrative policies/procedures There are a lot of scenario-based questions where you are required to identify whether or not a use of force report must be submitted. Therefore, know the conditions when Ontario’s police officers must submit a Form 1 – Use of Force Report. - A police officer MUST submit a Form 1- Use of Force Report whenever he/she: o Draws a handgun in the presence of a member of the public o Points a firearm at a person o Discharges a firearm o Uses a weapon other than a firearm on another person o Uses physical force on another person that results in an injury requiring medical attention Be familiar with the various parts/wording of the Form 1 – Use of Force Report, i.e. what information or details are captured. Report Titles & Headings - Police Service - Location Code - Part A - Part B Part A Titles & Headings - Date - Time Incident Commenced - Time Incident Terminated - Individual Report - Length of Service - Rank - Team Report - Type of Team - Number of PO Involved - Type of Assignment - Police Presence at Time of Incident - Attire - # of Subjects - Type of Force Used Part B - Reason for Use of Force Alternative Strategies Used Type of Firearm Used # of Rounds Discharged Distance Weapons Carried by Subject Location of Subject Weapon Injuries: Self, Other PO, Subject, Third Party (MINOR, SERIOUS, FATAL) Narrative Officer Involved (Rank, Name, Badge #) Date of Last Refresher Training Participation in Interview Additional Training Type of Training Recommended Re: handcuffing – know “Relative Positioning” when approaching a person about to be handcuffed. What is the “Escort Position”? Which positions are unsafe, especially due to concerns of police being kicked? - Relative Positioning: the stance & positioning that should be resumed in order to have a safe and secure distance & hold of the subject while handcuffing - Level 2 ½ & Escort Position (other side, 45 degree angle off the back of subject) - Level 3 & Level 0 are unsafe, Inside Position What is “Reactionary Gap”? - 6 feet or 2 arm’s length away from the subject you are talking too (relative on circumstances) What is “Defensive Stance”? Lowest centre of gravity, hands up to protect head, feet off set again (like interview), knees bent What is “Interview Stance”? When Interviewing: Hands above waist, Feet off set on an angle (gun side back), eye contact Where does “Tear Gas (CS Gas)” t on the P-PITA (2023)? - Intermediate What sort of items are considered by police to be “Edged Weapons”? Provide examples. - Any Blade: Pocket Knife, Brass Knuckles, Machetes, Knife, Sword, Spear, Dagger What are the various levels (or degrees) of injury that can be recorded on the Use of Force Report? - Minor: require medical attention - Serious: Requiring Hospitalisation Fatal: Possibility & Likelihood of Death What information should be recorded in the narrative portion of the Use of Force Report? - Contain a brief synopsis of the event. If a supervisor or training analyst reviews an officer’s Use of Force Report and recommends additional training for the involved officer, what must the involved officer do? What about post-trauma counselling? - Additional training can be recommended for officers, not mandatory. The information recorded on a Use of Force Report may be used as evidence in misconduct hearings related to allegations of what exactly? - Excessive use of force Do RCMP and CBSA officers have to submit Ontario’s Use of Force Report? Why or why not? - Yes Upon arriving at any situation, a police officer should do what? - Assess, Plan, Act What is meant by the term “Less Lethal Weapon”? - Not intended to cause serious bodily injury or death What type of weapon is the ARWEN? What is it capable of ring (payload)? - Intermediate Weapon o Rubber Baton Round, Bean Bag When ring a rubber projectile round from the ARWEN, what usually, is the target area? - Target Area = Pelvic Bowl What are the 4 Rules of Search? - Legally Justified - Thoroughly - Methodical - Safely “Look, Ask, Clear, Touch” refers to what exactly? Conducting a Safe Search Look - Do you see anything? Budges? Clothing or packages that appear to be weighed down? Weapons? Ask - What have you got on you? Avoid closed questions Clear - Using a pen or baton check pockets of clothing or bags in the subject’s possession without digging your hands in risking punctures, stabs or cuts - Pat, Frisk, and touch the subject and continue your search once you are reasonably satisfied that you’ve identified the presence or absence of any weapons Touch Under what circumstances should the “Police Challenge” should be spoken? - When an officer draws handgun or a firearm is presented in response to a threat of S.B.H or death When writing a statement in relation to the use of force, what type of language should an officer use? What steps should they take when making notes and/or preparing statements? At the bottom of the P-PITA 2023, what do the instructions say? “The officer...” The officer continuously assesses the interactions and selects the most reasonable options(s) relative to the subject and circumstances given available resources and time Adrian and Nash shared a kiss under the stairwell Know the part names for handcuffs as well as the expandable/collapsible baton