Articles on Toronto Police Servicehttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/all/rss/2024-03-27T16:32:13+00:00Collaborating to Combat Auto Theft2024-03-27T16:32:13+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/collaborating-to-combat-auto-theft/<html><head></head><body>Toronto Police investigations into vehicle theft and illegal firearms and narcotics have resulted in the arrest of seven suspects and a significant recovery and seizure of vehicles. Projects Spectre and Paranoid yielded 48 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $3.75 million, six firearms and ammunition and 266.39 grams of cocaine. “Project...</body></html>Taking Plunge for Special Olympics Athletes2024-03-25T17:31:43+00:00Gordon Middletonhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/taking-plunge-for-special-olympics-athletes/<html><head></head><body>This year’s Toronto Police Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario has surpassed the $100,000 fundraising mark. As of March 25, a total of $113,183 was raised. “The outpouring of support for this event has been fantastic,” said Superintendent David Rydzik, who has taken part in every Plunge since 2016. “You...</body></html>Celebrating Francophonie Day with Students2024-03-20T15:52:06+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/celebrating-francophonie-day-with-students/<html><head></head><body>Toronto Police officers joined Alexandre Dumas Academy staff and students for this year’s International Francophonie Day celebration in Scarborough on March 20. “It is very important for us to build connections with the community and that includes the Toronto Police Service,” said Principal Manon Lavigne. “Police are excellent role models...</body></html>Fireams Trafficker Wanted2024-03-19T15:37:55+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/fireams-trafficker-wanted/<html><head></head><body>Toronto Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kamar Cunningham who is wanted for firearms trafficking and possession of prohibited or restricted firearms. “Gun violence continues to be one of the most significant public safety issues that plagues our...</body></html>Chief Addresses Board Meeting2024-03-18T15:52:32+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/chief-addresses-board-meeting/<html><head></head><body>The Toronto Police Service is laser-focused on keeping the city safe since the beginning of unrest in the Middle East five months ago and subsequent demonstrations across the city. “We are public safety experts and we take our duty seriously,” Chief Myron Demkiw said at the Toronto Police Services Board...</body></html>Seeing Themselves on Skis2024-03-15T15:57:08+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/seeing-themselves-on-skis/<html><head></head><body>Constable Niruban Ganeshalingam is helping to get teens on the ski slopes just as he was introduced to the sport he now loves as a student. “Growing up in Sri Lanka, I was not exposed to the sport,” Ganeshalingam said. “When I came here, I thought it was too expensive...</body></html>Auto Theft Home Invasion Prevention Tips2024-03-14T01:30:39+00:00https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/auto-theft-home-invasion-prevention-tips/<html><head></head><body>Home invasion and auto theft occurrences rose 400 percent in 2023. Police are concerned about an escalation in violence, where all sorts of weapons and firearms are being used to steal vehicles, and that includes during home invasions. While Toronto Police have always advised the public to prioritize your safety...</body></html>Students Volunteer in Community Policing2024-03-12T14:46:15+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/students-volunteer-in-community-policing/<html><head></head><body>A group of Humber College students stepped up to volunteer in their community as they pursue a career in the criminal justice field. A total of 37 new 22 Division Rover Crew members were invested on March 11 at the Toronto Police College. So far this school year, in matter...</body></html>Mounted Finds Missing Man2024-03-11T16:15:04+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/mounted-finds-missing-man/<html><head></head><body>A joint effort by Toronto Police Service’s 14 Division Primary Response Unit officers and Mounted Unit members helped locate an elderly missing person suffering from dementia. On Saturday, February 3 at around 11:45 a.m., the man’s daughter dropped him at a barbershop near Dundas St. W. and Spadina Ave. when...</body></html>Celebrating the Leadership of Women2024-03-08T21:00:24+00:00Ron Fanfairhttps://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/celebrating-the-leadership-of-women/<html><head></head><body>Women came together at the Toronto Police College to mark International Women’s Day by listening to each other’s stories, making meaningful connections and finding inspiration to further their journeys. “I’m thankful for the leadership of the W-ISN (Women Internal Support Network) for creating this opportunity that allows us to pause...</body></html>