| Where is the SIU located? |
| The SIU's office is at 5090 Commerce Boulevard in Mississauga. The building is strategically located near Pearson International Airport and near the intersection of Highways 401 and 427. |
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| Can the SIU investigate all complaints against police? |
| The SIU's jurisdiction is limited to the criminal investigation of police activities that result in serious injury, which would include allegations of sexual assault, or death. The Unit investigates occurrences across the province involving municipal, regional and provincial police officers. The onus is on the involved police service to notify the SIU of an incident that may reasonably be considered to fall within the investigative jurisdiction of the SIU. |
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| How long do SIU investigations take? |
| The SIU strives to conduct expeditious and timely investigations. However, every investigation is different and the thoroughness of the investigation always takes precedence. During the fiscal year 2001-02, the average number of days to close a case was 20.08 days. |
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| How many cases did the SIU investigate in 2002? |
| The SIU investigated a total of 163 cases across the province of Ontario. Five of those cases resulted in charges being laid. The role of the SIU is not to lay charges but to maintain community confidence in the police services by demonstrating that the matter has been rigorously and objectively investigated. |
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| How many people work at the SIU? |
| In 1998, the SIU employed 36 people. Today, there are 65 people working at the SIU, 50 of whom are directly involved in investigations. |
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| Is there an internship program available at the SIU? |
| Currently there is no internship program available. |
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| What happens when an SIU investigation is concluded? |
The SIU is an independent civilian agency that has full powers and authority both to investigate and, where the evidence warrants, to charge officers with a criminal offence. Under Part VII, Section 113 of the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU has the sole authority to decide whether or not charges are warranted. The Director's decision is then reported to the Attorney General. The decision making on individual cases and in day-to-day operations is independent from any police service and from the government.
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