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and that it would be dangerous to proceed under section 16 [Justice of the Peace Order for Examination, Form 2], the police officer may take the person in custody to an appropriate place for examination by a physician. NOTE: There is no longer a requirement for a police officer to actually observe the person’s behaviour and may use information obtained from a third party in order to form reasonable and probable grounds for apprehension. Police officers should obtain and record as much information as possible in situations involving third party reports and request that the complainant sign the officer’s memorandum book. Section 33 MHA – Duty to Remain and Retain Custody Section 33 of the MHA directs A police officer or other person who takes a person in custody to a psychiatric facility shall remain at the facility and retain custody of the person until the facility takes custody of him or her in the prescribed manner. Community Referral Police Access Line A community based Mental Health & Justice Services police only access line is available to provide police officers with assistance when dealing with • any individual aged 16 or older who is believed to be emotionally disturbed and at a significant risk of involvement with the criminal justice system, and • who has not been apprehended under the MHA The Community Referral Access Line, for Police Officers ONLY. is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is The Public can also access the Referral Access Line by calling (416) 248–4174. When contacting this referral line, police officers will have access to • short–term residential beds • referral to the Mental Health and Justice Prevention Program • information and referral to other Community Mental Health Services NOTE: Mental Health & Justice Services will accept individuals who can be safely supported in the community, which means that the individual does not pose a threat to the safety of the public or is not at serious risk of harming themselves or others. Prior to providing support, the suspected emotionally disturbed person must voluntarily agree to the services being provided. Police Officer 1. Where a police officer investigating an Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP) observes verbal or behavioural cues (e.g. mute, passive, suicidal, yelling, hearing voices) OR receives information that would lead the officer to believe that a person is apparently suffering from a mental disorder, they shall be guided by s. 17 and s. 33 of the MHA. 2. When responding to a complaint of a suspected EDP shall TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2014.05.09–0599 4 of 9 06–04 Emotionally Disturbed Persons

• conduct a Person Query, including a CPIC and CFRO check • determine if the suspected EDP owns, possesses or has access to a weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives or the related authorizations, licences, certificates or permits and comply with Procedure 05–21 • obtain the type of information contained in Chapter 5, Appendix A to help determine whether reasonable grounds exist to believe there is a threat to safety • if background checks indicate that the person has a history of violence or use of weapons, notify the Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF) NOTE: It will be at the discretion of the Supervisory Officer – ETF as to whether they will attend. • consider using the search and seizure provisions contained in ss. 117.04(2) CC to minimize any subsequent risk to the victim • comply with Procedure 09–03, if applicable • obtain sufficient backup officers 3. When encountering a suspected EDP shall • take all necessary steps to ensure the situation is safe • determine the need to immediately apprehend under the MHA or arrest under the applicable statute • consult with the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT), if available 4. When a suspected EDP has committed a criminal offence shall • assess the surrounding circumstances • consider charging the person under the applicable statute • if the person is not being charged, complete the applicable eReport outlining the details of the offence • complete the applicable MO Detail page 5. When attending a scene where the risk of contact with blood or body fluids exists shall • take the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of exposure to communicable diseases • comply with Procedure 08–07 6. If the person appears on CPIC in the Special Interest to Police (SIP) category as being the subject of an Ontario Review Board Warrant shall comply with Procedure 02–12. 7. When receiving a complaint or coming into contact with an elopee, including a person wanted for a terminated Community Treatment Order (Form 47) shall comply with Procedure 06–05. 8. When not apprehending or arresting a suspected EDP shall contact the MCIT, where available. TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2014.05.09–0599 5 of 9 06–04 Emotionally Disturbed Persons

• conduct a Person Query, including a CPIC and CFRO check<br />

• determine if the suspected EDP owns, possesses or has access to a weapons, firearms,<br />

ammunition, explosives or the related authorizations, licences, certificates or permits and<br />

comply with Procedure 05–21<br />

• obtain the type of information contained in Chapter 5, Appendix A to help determine<br />

whether reasonable grounds exist to believe there is a threat to safety<br />

• if background checks indicate that the person has a history of violence or use of weapons,<br />

notify the Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF)<br />

NOTE:<br />

It will be at the discretion of the Supervisory Officer – ETF as to whether they will<br />

attend.<br />

• consider using the search and seizure provisions contained in ss. 117.04(2) CC to minimize<br />

any subsequent risk to the victim<br />

• comply with Procedure 09–03, if applicable<br />

• obtain sufficient backup officers<br />

3. When encountering a suspected EDP shall<br />

• take all necessary steps to ensure the situation is safe<br />

• determine the need to immediately apprehend under the MHA or arrest under the<br />

applicable statute<br />

• consult with the Mobile <strong>Crisis</strong> <strong>In</strong>tervention Team (MCIT), if available<br />

4. When a suspected EDP has committed a criminal offence shall<br />

• assess the surrounding circumstances<br />

• consider charging the person under the applicable statute<br />

• if the person is not being charged, complete the applicable eReport outlining the details of<br />

the offence<br />

• complete the applicable MO Detail page<br />

5. When attending a scene where the risk of contact with blood or body fluids exists shall<br />

• take the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of exposure to communicable diseases<br />

• comply with Procedure 08–07<br />

6. If the person appears on CPIC in the Special <strong>In</strong>terest to <strong>Police</strong> (SIP) category as being the<br />

subject of an Ontario Review Board Warrant shall comply with Procedure 02–12.<br />

7. When receiving a complaint or coming into contact with an elopee, including a person wanted<br />

for a terminated Community Treatment Order (Form 47) shall comply with Procedure 06–05.<br />

8. When not apprehending or arresting a suspected EDP shall contact the MCIT, where available.<br />

TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2014.05.09–0599 5 of 9<br />

06–04 Emotionally Disturbed Persons

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