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Stay Safe on the Water This Summer

May 19, 2023

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With the Victoria Day weekend being considered the unofficial start of summer, Toronto Police Service’s Marine Unit are reminding people to take safety precautions on Lake Ontario. “This is not a cottage-type lake,” said Constable Stacy Kellough who is the Marine Unit Community Service officer. “It is more of an...
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Volunteering in Uniform

May 18, 2023

Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit
Toronto Police College
The latest class of 30 Auxiliary Officers, who serve with the Toronto Police Service in a volunteer role, graduated this week. Acting Staff Superintendent Shannon Dawson said Auxiliary officers support the Service in building and maintaining trust with the communities the organization serves. “I know you will be guided by...
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Recognizing Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17, 2023

Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit
Office of the Chief
The Progress Pride Flag was raised at Toronto Police Service headquarters on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia observed on May 17. Chief Myron Demkiw said the Service is listening to and learning from community members’ lived experiences and fully supporting Justice Gloria Epstein’s Missing & Missed Report recommendations....
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Officers And Civilians Go Above and Beyond

May 17, 2023

51 Division
Office of the Chief
Two officers, who arrested a suspect in a string of bank robberies in the city, were among many recently honoured with Service Awards. On November 14, 2022, Constables Moritz Lichtenberger and Vyacheslav Biryukov were patrolling the Regent Park & Moss Park area when they heard a broadcast on their police...
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Civic Actions Strengthen Social Fabric

May 16, 2023

Office of the Chief
Professional Standards
Colleagues at a bagel shop in the city who rescued a woman from harming herself were recognized with Community Member Awards at Toronto Police Service headquarters. On September 26, 2022, Eric Alba and Gordana Sorial were working at the bagel shop when an unknown woman walked into the kitchen area,...
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