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I. Rationale:
Sexual assault is extremely traumatic to the victim, and these investigations can be complicated from the outset. Therefore, the WPS must adhere to prescribed methods when investigation sexual assaults and assessing victims. It is for these reasons that this Directive has been developed.
II. Policy Statement
E. Sexual assault investigations shall be referred to a qualified sexual assault investigator as soon as is practicable.
F. A report must be submitted on all complaints of sexual assault.
III. Procedures:
E. The first officer on the scene of a sexual assault that has occurred in excess of 72 hours from the time that it is reported:
1. obtain statements from the victim or witnesses and further information sufficient to commence an investigation and file a report. This should be accomplished in a sensitive manner. Consideration may be given for the victim or witnesses to write their own statements;
2. recommend to the victim that medical treatment should be sought at the Sexual Assault Treatment Centre as soon as possible for the purpose of treatment, detection and documentation of injuries;
3. advise the victim that the Major Crime Branch will contact them for further information;
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The Tribunal finds the recognition of the Seriousness of Misconduct to be a mitigating factor.
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0DUFK – “Sergeant Wilson sent a memo commending Constable Cady for the compassion and kindness she recently displayed at a sudden death call.”
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“Rehabilitation is a key factor to be taken into consideration when a penalty is imposed, especially, when the officer has a prior unblemished employment record. Unless the officer is beyond rehabilitation (in which he would be a candidate for dismissal), the door should be kept open for the officer to be rehabilitated. The penalty should be tailored to provide him with the opportunity to do so.” :LWK UHVSHFW WR 3RWHQWLDO WR 5HIRUP RU 5HKDELOLWDWH WKH 3ROLFH 2IILFHU WKH 7ULEXQDO EHOLHYHVWKDWE\DGPLWWLQJWRKHUPLVFRQGXFWWKURXJKKHUJXLOW\SOHDDQGKHUDFFHSWDQFH RIWKH$JUHHG6WDWHPHQWRI)DFWV3&&DG\KDVWDNHQVWHSVWRUHKDELOLWDWHDQGVKRXOGEH JLYHQDQRSSRUWXQLW\WRUHIRUP The Tribunal finds that the Potential to Reform or Rehabilitate the Police Officer is a mitigating factor.
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