Stories - Toronto Police Service

Volunteer Officers Give Back, Gain Experience

December 11, 2024

Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit

Selected from about 500 applicants, 19 new Auxiliary Officers are joining the volunteer program that has been an integral part of the Toronto Police Service and Canada’s largest city in the last 67 years. “It has progressed and adapted to meet the complex needs of our city, but the objectives...

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Auxiliary Toy Drive in Scarborough

December 9, 2024

41 Division

42 Division

43 Division

The Auxiliary Toy Drive is collecting toys until Friday, December 13. “There is a need to help those that are less fortunate,” said 42 Division Constable Erica Blackbird, who is spearheading the Toy Drive. “This is a team effort to ensure that kids in the Scarborough area have an enjoyable...

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Alert Citizens Lead Police to Guns

December 6, 2024

43 Division

Concerned citizens alerting police of a suspicious vehicle led to the seizure of two guns and several rounds of ammunition in east end of Scarborough. “Improving trust in the police and promoting community safety are main priorities for Toronto Police,” said 43 Division Acting Superintendent Ryan Forde. “In 43 Division,...

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Toy and Clothing Drive Gives Hope to Newcomers

December 6, 2024

12 Division

32 Division

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51 Division

55 Division

For the fourth year, Project Hope will deliver new toys and essential items as part of its Christmas Toy Drive that runs from November 10 to December 10. People are asked to drop off clothing, toiletries, school supplies to meet the day-to-day needs as well as toys to provide a...

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Special Constables Invaluable to Service

November 29, 2024

Toronto Police College

Chief Myron Demkiw told the newest Special Constables they are indispensable to keeping the organization and the city run smoothly. “You will help secure crime scenes and preserve evidence and you will execute warrants and other court orders,” he said at the graduation ceremony at Toronto Police College on November...

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