On April 9, 76-year-old Norman Gray, who lives with dementia, left for a walk from his North York home, and did not return. “Very quickly, we found out that he suffered from dementia. And there was a great concern around his safety,” 31 Division Superintendent Andy Singh said. “We set...

The Toronto Police Service is committed to seeking Elders’ and Knowledge Keepers’ voices and experiences as the organization works to co-develop solutions and initiatives focused on outcomes that are most important to First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities in Toronto. “Through their tireless efforts, they ensure that the wisdom of...

A Vancouver Police Department officer is riding across Canada to raise awareness and funds for children battling cancer after his teenage daughter was diagnosed and treated for a rare form of cancer. “Your solo bike ride to raise awareness and funds for children battling cancer is not only admirable, but...

Sources: (1) D. Draper –Annual Report of the Chief Constable of the City of Toronto for the Year 1939, Toronto: The Carswell Co Ltd City Printers, 1940. (2) Toronto Daily Star 1940-09-14, p.15 “Policemen Join Up and Stick to Blue” (30) Naval Service of Canada p.90-91; Toronto Daily Star 1942-01-10,...

Constable Matthew Scarlino is the historian for the Toronto Police Military Veterans Association Sources: H. Grasett – Annual Report of the Chief Constable of the City of Toronto, Nominal and Descriptive Roll of the Toronto Police Force. (1914, 1915, 1916, 1917,1918 and 1919 editions). Library and Archives Canada – Personnel...