As the first point of contact during emergencies, 9-1-1 call takers play a crucial role in public safety. “When anyone in this city calls 9-1-1 for help, the first voice they will hear is your voice,” Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue told the 36 new Communications Operators who graduated at the...

Toronto Police Service officers who served on peacekeeping and training missions joined war veterans at a Remembrance Day observance, marking 107 years since the first Armistice on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The ceremony was held at police headquarters. For retired Sergeant Doug Surphlis,...

Toronto Police members took part in acts of Remembrance leading up to November 11. Chief Superintendent Mandeep Mann laid a wreath on behalf Toronto Police Service at the 18th annual Sikh Remembrance Day ceremony on November 2 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener. “Events like these are vital in preserving...

Faith is not only a source of support for individuals in times of personal struggle, but it also provides strength and unity for communities facing hardship, said Toronto Police Service (TPS) Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue at the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies Prayer Breakfast on November 4. “In communities affected...

The Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE) celebrated innovative leaders in policing and welcomed the next generation of police and peace officers through scholarships at their 33rd annual gala November 1. Superintendent Donovan Locke was the recipient of the Innovation Award for leading the creation of two new community hubs...