Chief Mark Saunders

• Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders resigning at the end of July

  Saunders made the announcement during a news conference at Toronto police headquarters Monday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
  
• Toronto police hit by ‘shock wave’ after veteran officer dies by apparent suicide: ‘He will be missed’

  Chief Mark Saunders confirmed that Const. Mike Austin, a member of the force for 21 years, died Thursday night and his death was being investigated as a suicide.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2020
  
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• 16-year-old boy charged with murder after Brampton father killed while confronting thieves: police

  Police said 63-year-old Glensbert Oliver was killed while attempting to stop thieves breaking into his vehicle on Aug. 2.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2019
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• Security screening at Toronto police HQ justified, court rules

  "In today's world, places like police headquarters in Toronto are attractive targets for terrorists and other criminal extremists," Justice David Doherty wrote for the court. "The harm caused by those individuals can be catastrophic."

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2019
• Toronto gun buyback program is most successful in city’s history, nets 2,700 firearms

  In a news release Saturday morning, police said they collected over 1,900 long guns and over 800 handguns during the program, which began on April 26 and lasted until Friday. 

  Canada

  May 18, 2019
• Gun buyback program launched by Toronto police to combat firearm violence

  The buyback program offers $200 for a long gun and $350 for a handgun. The firearms will be picked up by police and participants will not face a charge for possessing or unsafely storing a firearm.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2019
• 3 arrested, $6.8M worth of cocaine seized in Toronto drug trafficking probe

  Investigators said Project Sparta began last fall and resulted in the execution of six search warrants at three homes and three vehicles.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2019
• Toronto police Chief Mark Saunders calls 2018 ‘unique’ year with record-high number of homicides

  Chief Mark Saunders says a deadly van attack in April and a mass shooting in the bustling Danforth neighbourhood made residents question the safety of their city.

  Crime

  Dec 27, 2018
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• Toronto police chief discusses efforts to address gun violence, responds to community concerns

  Chief Mark Saunders sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Global News on Thursday. Among other things, he discussed new provincial funding to address gun violence.

  Crime

  Aug 9, 2018
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• Toronto mayor to ask police board to add more CCTV cameras, ‘ShotSpotter’ technology to curb gun violence

  Toronto has seen a spike in gun violence this year that has led to increased calls for the city to take action.

  Crime

  Jul 19, 2018