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XIV AI-014 – Secure Holster

REPORTING REQUIREMENT

 

LEGISLATION

Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15, as amended, s. 31(1)(c).

Equipment and Use of Force Regulation 926.

Occupational Health and Safety Act.

It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that:

  1. The Chief of Police will ensure the provision of secure holster equipment that is constructed to provide the level of protection that is necessary for the performance of duty including:
    1. inhibiting the handgun from being drawn inadvertently;
    2. inhibiting the handgun from being withdrawn by an unauthorized person; and
    3. permitting the rapid unimpeded drawing of the handgun should it be required.
  2. The chief of Police will consult with designated employee representatives regarding the acquisition of secure holsters.

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