博犖整氈窒

Line of Duty Death

Policy Number
2601
Responsibility
VP Brand, Communications & Engagement
Approved
Board of Governors
Effective Date
March 25, 2024
Context/Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidance acknowledging and honouring Line Of Duty Deaths (LODD) of law enforcement and emergency response professionals at the 博犖整氈窒 (博犖整氈窒 or the Institute).

Policy Statement

博犖整氈窒 will acknowledge LODDs by:

  • Lowering flags to half-mast as per 博犖整氈窒 Policy 2602 Flag Display;
  • Posting memorials on 博犖整氈窒 social media accounts;
  • Informing 博犖整氈窒 staff; and
  • Sending condolences from the Office of the President to the appropriate agency.
Scope

For the purpose of this Policy, law enforcement and emergency response professions include:

  • Police officers;
  • Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
  • Sheriffs;
  • Security officers;
  • Search and Rescue personnel;
  • Firefighters;
  • Paramedics;
  • Emergency and disaster response personnel; and
  • Service animals for the said professions.
Definitions

Line of Duty Death (LODD) - A death that occurs as a direct result of a personal injury sustained by, or a single exposure to a hazardous material or condition experienced by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services practitioner or other emergency responder while they were engaged in a line of duty activity. 

Procedures

The procedures for acknowledging and honouring LODDs under this Policy are set out in Procedure 2601-001 Line of Duty Death.

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