Stories - Toronto Police Service

Promoting Safe Space for 2SLGBTQI+ Communities

June 20, 2024

55 Division

Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit

While Pride is a time to celebrate the courage of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities and Service members, the global and local increase in hate crimes in the last year is a stark reminder that much work remains in advocating for a world where everyone can live authentically and without fear, says...

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Medals of Bravery for Lifesaving Work

June 20, 2024

52 Division

Professional Standards

Three Toronto Police officers were honoured with Ontario Medals of Bravery for their lifesaving work. Constable Vyacheslav Biryukov was recognized for his work to save a vulnerable person from taking his life, putting his own life on the line in the process. He his partner Constable Mortiz Lichtenberger were called...

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Family Appeals for Help in Fatal Hit and Run

June 19, 2024

11 Division

Traffic Services

Traffic Services investigators are asking for the public’s help solving the fatal hit and run of Stuart Costigan on Roncesvalles on June 6. “I am just asking that if anyone witnessed anything to have the courage and moral compass to come forward and share any information,” said Stuart’s brother Richard...

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Police, Community, Media Combine to Find Missing Senior

June 18, 2024

31 Division

On April 9, 76-year-old Norman Gray, who lives with dementia, left for a walk from his North York home, and did not return. “Very quickly, we found out that he suffered from dementia. And there was a great concern around his safety,” 31 Division Superintendent Andy Singh said. “We set...

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Honouring Indigenous Elders

June 17, 2024

Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit

The Toronto Police Service is committed to seeking Elders’ and Knowledge Keepers’ voices and experiences as the organization works to co-develop solutions and initiatives focused on outcomes that are most important to First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities in Toronto. “Through their tireless efforts, they ensure that the wisdom of...

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