Posts Filed Under: policing

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2016 Villain: Police Leadership

Nominated for: giving us many more moments that erode public trust.

By David Hains • Illustration by Dasha ZolotaDec. 31st, 10:00 am

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Toronto Police Haven’t Earned the City’s Trust on Carding

The public trust in policing shouldn't be unconditional, and more progress needs to be made before a leap of faith.

By David Hains Nov. 18th, 2:15 pm

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What if Firefighters and Paramedics “Modernized” their Vehicles the Same Way as the Police?

What if we applied Police logic to firetrucks and ambulances?

By Torontoist Nov. 4th, 6:13 pm

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A Toronto Man is Acquitted After Spending Six Years in Prison

Justice came way too late in the case of Nosakhare Ohenhen.

By Torontoist Oct. 11th, 4:30 pm

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The Countdown Clock Law is Ridiculous, and so is the Police Pedestrian Blitz

The pedestrian countdown clock law shows what's wrong with Toronto's approach to road issues.

By Glyn Bowerman Oct. 11th, 10:30 am

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Near Jane and Finch, Toronto Police Ask the Public How They Can Modernize

How does a police culture change occur?

By Rhiannon Russell Sep. 9th, 11:00 am

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Toronto Police Get Stealthy New Cars

Toronto inches closer to RoboCop.

By Torontoist Sep. 8th, 4:15 pm

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Skepticism Warranted When Police Say They Want Modernization

TPS tweets stat depicts Toronto as twice as violent as Chicago in 2012 and 2013.

By David Hains Aug. 17th, 2:00 pm

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Why the Toronto Star’s Landmark Carding Project Might Not Be Possible Today

The FOI that changed policing in Toronto would be difficult to do today with falling journalism revenues.

By Jessica Smith Cross Aug. 10th, 12:00 pm

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Why The Police Chief’s Letter to Pride Toronto Misses The Point

Highlighting coffee socials misses the larger context when it comes to LGBTQ and TPS community relations.

By Al Donato Aug. 9th, 11:00 am

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Police Officer Who Shot Sammy Yatim Nine Times Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

"I'm pleased today he received justice," says Yatim's mother.

By Torontoist Jul. 28th, 2:18 pm

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Historicist: The Origin of “Toronto’s Cops are Tops”

Exploring the evolution during the early 1970s of the clichéd phrase used to support law enforcement, "our cops are tops."

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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Two Rookie City Councillors Are Clueless About Pride’s Origins

But hey, they really love the police!

By Torontoist Jul. 7th, 3:15 pm

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What You Need to Know About the Toronto Police Task Force’s Interim Report

The report's recommendations aim to reduce policing costs over three years.

By Jacob Lorinc Jun. 21st, 11:00 am

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Historicist: Racism and Homophobia in the Pages of a Police Magazine

Prejudiced articles from a newsletter exacerbated tensions between the police, homosexuals, and other minority groups.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 4th, 11:45 am

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Toronto Police Passed Bulk Barn Items as Pot Edibles at Press Conference

Some of the food was from Bulk Barn, but not all items could be identified.

By Erik Mclaren May. 27th, 5:30 pm

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We Need Toronto Police to be More Accountable in the Deaths of Black Citizens

If you thought the U.S. was worse off, think again.

By Torontoist May. 25th, 12:00 pm

The Hidden Costs of Paid Duty Policing

Want to achieve better policy outcomes on paid duty policing? Let's be more frank about the costs.

By Brian Kelcey Apr. 18th, 9:45 am