Established in 1958 in response to a rash of violent bank robberies, the Hold Up Squad, now SCI – Hold Up, is responsible for conducting investigations into the following offences:
Within the policing community, the term “Hold Up Squad” has become synonymous with the Toronto Police Service. Responsible for identifying and apprehending violent and often armed criminals, members of the Hold Up Squad have earned a reputation for tenacity and determination in their efforts to bring violent criminals to justice. Members of SCI – Hold Up respond to robbery scenes and commence investigations on a 24/7 basis.
Toronto Police are responding to the recent spike in carjackings with more investigative resources and crime prevention. The Hold Up unit has investigated 60 carjacking occurrences so far this year, one more than for all of 2021. So far, 20 arrests have been made,...
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