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Two police officers with a man on a scooter

Senior Gets Freedom Back After Theft

July 14, 2022

14 Division
A Toronto senior citizen has been given his freedom of mobility back after 14 Division officers helped replace his scooter that was stolen from outside his apartment while he slept. After 79-year-old Yousef Feiz reported the theft, Detective Constable Diana Vigna began collecting video and evidence. Images of the suspect...
community
A police officer and dog speaking to people in wheelchairs

Fun Day to Connect with Community

July 12, 2022

Emergency Task Force
Mounted
Police Dog Services
Canine, Mounted and Emergency Task Force officers took time recently to engage with a group of people with physical and developmental disabilities, explaining and demonstrating some of the work they do to keep the city safe. The group from New Visions Toronto, a non-profit organization that has 16 homes...
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A police officer with a child

New Officers Support Kids Club

July 6, 2022

14 Division
Toronto Police College
Andrea Persichetti and Matthew Pogue were Special Constables in 14 Division for just over a year before applying to be uniformed officers. In that time, they became aware of the Mentoring Junior Kids Organization (MJKO) – a South Parkdale-based charity that uses leadership training to promote positive and healthy lifestyle...
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A police officer holds an ice cream cone

Sweetening Mental Health Awareness Message

July 5, 2022

31 Division
Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit
Police and Auxiliary officers at four McDonald’s locations around the city handed out free ice cream to youth with simple message: “Today, I support Mental Health.” The Youth Mental Health Day event on June 28 sought to start conversations about the struggles that social media, trauma and bullying play in...
community
Three people stand together

Youth Advocate Wins Citizen Award

June 6, 2022

Toronto Police Services Board
A Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB) Senior Advisor was named a Brampton Citizen of the Year. Danielle Dowdy was bestowed with the honour, in the adult category, on May 25 at the Rose Theatre. This award recognizes local residents who build communities and show what can be achieved with passion...
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