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:
- Robberies occurring at retail business establishments
- Robberies occurring at financial institutions
- Robberies involving armoured truck personnel
- Home invasion robberies
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.
Hold Up News
Update on Carjacking Investigations
Arrests in Carjackings
Responding to Carjackings
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,...
Resources
15-20 Body-Worn Camera
15-20 Body-Worn Cameras Appendix A
Hate the Hate -- Report the Crime
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Contact Hold-Up

Inspector Richard Harris Unit Commander
416-808-0713