The Strategy
The Toronto Police Service is committed to the promotion of equity, fairness and non-discriminatory policing in Toronto.
The provincial Anti Racism Act of 2017 mandated the collection of race-based data by organizations in the public sector, specifically child welfare, education and justice sectors, for the purpose of eliminating systemic racism and advancing racial equity.
For the Toronto Police Service, data collection started on January 1, 2020.
This is a pivotal point in the history of the Toronto Police Service. Our work today to incorporate an anti-racism approach to our policies and procedures, will have far-reaching and progressive impacts for generations to come.
Our modernization plan, The Way Forward, calls for us to meet the needs of a complex city, embrace partnerships and be where the public needs us.
And, our core values direct us to do the right thing, and connect with compassion. The Race and Identity-Based Data Collection Strategy meets all of these principles.
We continue to develop as modern police service that is consistent, transparent, inclusive and community-focused.
The Toronto Police Service is building the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, transparency, and fairness into all aspects of our Service to help repair community trust and provide a safe, bias-free and inclusive workplace for our members.
A key part of this commitment is the Race and Identity-Based Data Collection Strategy. Watch this video to learn more.
RBDC Strategy - Overview
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Video Script - RBDC 2020 Findings Introduction Overview
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Video Deck - RBDC 2020 Findings Introduction Overview
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RBDC Data Analysis Framework for Racial Equity
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Engagement is an integral part of the Service’s Race and Identity-Based Data Collection Strategy. We are committed to continued engagement with our members and communities as we expand the types of data we collect and analyze, and co-develop actions in response. Watch this video to learn more.
Video Script - 2020 RBDC Findings - Reflect & Engage
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Video Deck - RBDC 2020 Findings Reflect & Engage
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Policing is often thought of as a linear process, starting with a call for service and ending with an arrest or release, but it isn’t as straight forward as that. This video walks us through policing practices and the complexity of police interactions.
Video Sctipt - RBDC 2020 Findings - Policing Practices
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Video Deck - RBDC 2020 Findings Policing Practices
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The Service has identified 38 actions to address the use-of-force and strip search outcomes. These action items serve as a starting point as we continue to collaborate with communities and our members to co-develop the action plan. This video will take us through those actions and next steps.
Video Script - RBDC Race-based Data Collection - Taking Action
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Video Deck - RBDC 2020 Findings - Taking Action
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Appendix A: Action Items - RBDC 2020 Findings
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