Posts Filed Under: police carding

The Summer of Confusing Crime Statistics

Recorded shootings are on the rise, but homicides are down. We examine how crime statistics are presented, and why they shouldn’t always be taken at face value.

By Sarah Niedoba Oct. 30th, 3:00 pm

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Proposed Carding Regulations Leave Much to be Desired

In lieu of an outright ban, draft regulation from the province offers a drooping olive branch to restore goodwill between police and communities of colour.

By Kelli Korducki Oct. 28th, 4:41 pm

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Public Consultation On Carding Leads To Frustration, Anger

Community overwhelmingly wants the controversial police practice abolished, not regulated.

By Erica Lenti Sep. 2nd, 1:45 pm

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The Fight Against Carding Has Ignited A Movement

Black people have successfully demanded change from our politicians and police

By Desmond Cole Jun. 19th, 9:30 am

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Police Board Approves Return of 2014 Carding Policy

While the Police Services Board didn't end carding, yesterday it took its first meaningful steps towards reform this term.

By Joyita Sengupta Jun. 19th, 9:00 am

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Putting an End to Carding: What’s Next?

We take a look at carding's current status, and what it will take to end the controversial police practice.

By Joyita Sengupta Jun. 18th, 8:30 am

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Duly Quoted: John Tory, on How the Black Community Knows Him

Asked about carding and which community members he listens to, the mayor offers his defence.

By David Hains Jun. 9th, 2:15 pm

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Lessons to Learn from the Fight Over Carding

The mayor has vowed to end carding, there are important lessons to learn from the debate about how and to whom we listen.

By Andray Domise Jun. 9th, 12:30 pm

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Mayor Tory Calls for End to Carding

The mayor has changed his position on carding, the controversial police practice, in a Sunday press conference.

By Joyita Sengupta • Photo by Giordano CiampiniJun. 7th, 5:44 pm

Playing the Race Card: Policing Toronto the Good

Before people bring up the idea of "playing the race card" in the debate over policing, we must first consider the history and context of what that means.

By Barrington Walker • Photo by Joyita Sengupta.May. 5th, 12:38 pm

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Hundreds Gather for Black Lives Matter March

March held in support of Freddie Gray also raises questions about police conduct and carding.

By Joyita Sengupta May. 4th, 10:00 am

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Glad Hand: Lost in the Shuffle

Glad Hand is Torontoist's weekly political cartoon, created by Brett Lamb.

By Brett Lamb Apr. 24th, 10:00 am

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Hero and Villain of the Week: Daredevil Raccoon, and the Toronto Police Services Board

Every week, Toronto is filled with Heroes and Villains. These are their stories.

By David Hains • Illustration by Brian BoutinApr. 17th, 5:06 pm

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Black Residents Call Carding Proposal “Terrorism” Against Community

The proposal would allow police to document residents personal information without telling them why.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 16th, 11:45 am

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Police Chief’s Carding Rules Ignore Board Demands

We look at the civilian police board's requested carding reforms, and what the police have actually delivered.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 30th, 2:30 pm

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Bill Blair’s Vanishing Card Trick Isn’t Good Enough

The police chief's quiet suspension of police carding is no remedy for systemic racism in policing.

By Desmond Cole Jan. 8th, 1:00 pm

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An Open Letter to Toronto’s Next Police Chief

It's not your job to defend racist police practices. It's your job to correct them.

By Desmond Cole Dec. 16th, 3:00 pm

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Police Chief Bill Blair Rejects Damning Report on Carding

A board-commissioned survey suggests officers are ignoring the new policy on stopping and questioning civilians.

By Desmond Cole Nov. 14th, 1:30 pm