Litigation
It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that:
- The Chief of Police will develop procedures establishing the process to be followed when legal documents are served upon a Service member in proceedings arising out of action taken in the course of duty;
- The Chief of Police will develop procedures establishing the process for determining when Service members will be permitted to be interviewed concerning a matter investigated or encountered by the member which may become the subject of a civil action; and
- The Chief of Police will ensure that Service members supply all necessary information to assist in conducting civil litigation involving the Board or a member of the Service to counsel acting on behalf of the Board or members of the Service.
Version History and Additional Information
| DATE APPROVED | March 22, 2007 | Minute No. P105/07 |
| DATE(S) AMENDED | November 15, 2010 | Minute No. P292/10 |
| REPORTING REQUIREMENT | ||
| LEGISLATION | Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15, as amended, s. 31(1)(c). | |
| DERIVATION | Rule 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 – Litigation | |