Posts Filed Under: TPS

Scene: Black Lives Matter Protest

Hundreds protested in front of 40 College Street to protest the policing of Toronto's Black residents.

By David Hains Mar. 28th, 2:15 pm

2015 Villain: Anti-Muslim Sentiment

Nominated for: bigotry that violates our city's better values.

By Samira Mohyeddin • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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G20 Police Conviction Reminds Us Not to Repeat History

Five years after the protests that saw over 1,000 Torontonians arrested, a delayed police conviction offers a poignant salve for a lingering scar.

By Kelli Korducki Aug. 26th, 1:00 pm

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Prominent Torontonians Call for End to Carding

The mayor meets with a newly formed anti-carding group, says that he understands concerns better since he continued the status quo in April.

By Sarah Duong Jun. 3rd, 3:45 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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Mark Saunders Named New Police Chief

Deputy chief becomes first black police chief in Toronto history.

By David Hains Apr. 20th, 9:00 am

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Mystery Tunnel Dug for “Personal Reasons”

Mystery tunnel no longer a mystery to police, although it still is to the public.

By David Hains Mar. 2nd, 9:15 am

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Police Need to Explain Their Chilling Confrontation With a Black Man

Officers have yet to explain why they stopped a young man whom they eventually charged with assault.

By Desmond Cole Jan. 29th, 3:00 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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Duly Quoted: Chief Bill Blair, on Police Investigation of Jian Ghomeshi

Blair explains why media reports didn't immediately trigger an investigation of the CBC radio personality.

By Sarah Sweet Nov. 4th, 11:35 am

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The Search Is On for a New Toronto Police Chief

The Toronto Police Services Board is looking for the city's next top cop—and they want the public's help in their search.

By Megan Marrelli Oct. 29th, 2:20 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Policing

By Desmond Cole Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

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Toronto Film Tackles Police Violence

Members of a local community organization share stories of being targeted and abused by police.

By Megan Marrelli Oct. 14th, 2:05 pm

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Four Years Later, the Scars of the G20 Persist

Torontoist reporter Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy was assaulted by a police officer during the G20—a case in which charges were dropped this week. She writes about how it has reshaped her view of policing in Toronto.

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) Sep. 26th, 4:11 pm

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Cop Acquitted on Charge of Assaulting Former Torontoist Contributor at G20 Protests

Photographic evidence ruled inadmissible.

By Sarah Sweet Sep. 24th, 2:40 pm

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Toronto Police Suicides Spark Call for Investigation

Chief Bill Blair has been asked to report to the police board after two recent officer suicides.

By Graeme Bayliss Aug. 29th, 1:22 pm

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Doug Ford Publicly Apologizes to Chief Bill Blair

Councillor retracts his statements about alleged information leaks from the police after Blair files defamation notice against him.

By Sarah Sweet Aug. 13th, 12:16 pm

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Police Board Announces They Won’t Renew Bill Blair’s Contract

The Toronto police chief's tenure will come to an end next April.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Giordano CiampiniJul. 30th, 1:18 pm