Because of their devotion to duty, police officers often see things and have experiences that deeply impact them. “Trauma can be accumulated over time, or it can be defined by a single tragic incident,” said Toronto Police Service Chief Myron Demkiw at the second annual Ontario Police Suicide Memorial at...

The Toronto Police Service was recognized for its focus on mental wellbeing through Gold Certification in Mental Health at Work by Canada Awards for Excellence – a first in Canadian policing. "I’m thrilled to welcome the Toronto Police Service to the committed community of organizations who have achieved the gold...

Toronto Police Downtown Community Outreach & Response (CORE) Team is averaging over 200 interactions with vulnerable groups in the Yonge & Dundas St. area since the one-year pilot started last December. “The reception has been great,” said Staff Sergeant Ouellette. “We have positive stories coming back daily. Part of what...

Toronto Police Service Chief Myron Demkiw said prioritizing members’ wellness is the right, as well as the smart thing to do, at the Bell Let’s Talk Day flag-raising ceremony at the college on January 22. “When I first became Chief, I had a meeting with a group of youths in...

Chief Myron Demkiw led a delegation of Toronto Police Service (TPS) members at this week’s International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Boston, where the Service was applauded for leading the sector in wellbeing strategies and programs. “As police leaders we must be visible and actively support open...