Police-Encounters-With-People-In-Crisis

LEVEL 2 – MAJOR INCIDENT
First Supervisory Officer
13. When responding to a Level 2 – Major Incident shall
• notify the officer in charge and the Duty Desk
• request the Communications Operator to notify the on–call member of EM&PO
• consider obtaining the assistance of additional members from neighbouring divisions
• request assistance, as required, from such specialized units/services as
− EM&PO
− EM&PO – Mounted
− Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force
− Specialized Emergency Response – Marine
− Specialized Emergency Response – Police Dog Services
− Intelligence Services
− Corporate Communications
− Occupational Health & Safety
− Divisional Policing Support Unit – Volunteer Resources
− other police services
− Regional Police Air Support Units (when authorized by the Duty Inspector or other
senior officer)
• when in the role of Incident Commander, continue in the role until relieved
• expand the IMS as necessary by assigning members to complete necessary functions
(refer to Chapter 10 – Appendix A)
• ensure the following are established and supervised
− secure inner and outer perimeters in compliance with Chapter 10 – Appendix B, if
necessary
− clear access and egress routes for responding emergency vehicles
− access to scene is restricted to authorized personnel
− staging area for additional responding units/agencies
− a command post located at a safe distance and near other emergency services
command posts and relocate if necessary
• if not already on scene, ensure the attendance of EMS and/or TFS, as required
• ensure persons are assisted to safety when safe to do so
• assess and determine whether it is appropriate to recommend Shelter in Place, to
commence evacuation, or in the case of a school, Hold and Secure, or a Lockdown
• comply and ensure compliance with
− Procedure 10–09 if an evacuation is required
− Procedure 10–13 if a school is involved
Officer in Charge of Responding Units
14. When notified of a Level 2 – Major Incident shall update the unit commander.
TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2014.05.05–0599 7 of 11
10–01 Emergency Incident Response