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(viii) best practices and precedents from major police forces internationally (in
Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and other
jurisdictions)
(ix)
(x)
available studies, data and research; and
other related matters falling within the scope of the independent review.
6. As part of the independent Review, I was authorized to engage in, and did
conduct, the following activities:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
receive submissions and meet with stakeholder groups or individuals;
examine TPS use of force equipment;
attend to observe TPS training;
interview TPS personnel;
consult with experts in the field of mental, emotional and cognitive
disorders;
consult with experts in the use of force, the selection and training of police,
crisis intervention and all other matters that are the subject of the review;
assemble and retain an advisory panel of experts;
(viii) conduct research;
(ix)
(x)
make recommendations based on the work performed and the information
obtained; and
perform such other work as may be reasonably incidental to the
independent Review.
C. Preliminary observations
7. Three preliminary comments should be kept in mind.
8. First and above all, I must emphasize the serious and tragic circumstances that
are at the heart of the issues canvassed in this Review and discussed in this Report. This
Report deals with the loss of life in situations that cry out for attention and raise the
fundamental question: How can lethal outcomes be avoided The impact of the loss of
life is enormous, not only on family members and loved ones of the person in crisis who
has died, but also on the police officer who applied lethal force, on other colleagues
directly involved, and on bystanders who observed the events. All of these matters are
explored in this Report.
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