James Ramer

• ‘A narrative that already exists’: How Toronto police prepared to publish data confirming systemic racism

  Global News obtained the force’s communication strategy regarding the release of race-based data through a freedom of information request.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2022
  
• ‘No Pride in Policing’ march takes place in downtown Toronto

  The march, organized by the No Pride in Policing Coalition and by No More Silence, began in Nathan Philips Square at 11 a.m.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2022
  
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• Toronto police to look into whether race-based data could be used differently

  The Toronto Police Services Board passed a set of motions Wednesday aimed at examining — and potentially expanding — what can be done with the data.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Toronto to add more police officers on the ground in 13 more areas

  Toronto Chief of Police James Ramer and Mayor John Tory announced the news during a joint press conference on Saturday morning.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2022
• Toronto police chief says senior officer who admitted stealing drugs should have been charged

  "I think it was a focus on wellness by our folks that were involved and I think, again, well-intentioned, but it's not the way to go," Chief James Ramer said.

  Crime

  Dec 17, 2021
• Former Toronto police board chair calls interim chief’s role extension to end of 2022 ‘unprecedented’

  "I must say that it has got me extremely puzzled. This is quite unprecedented ... I can't remember or recall a single situation that is similar to this," Alok Mukherjee said.

  Politics

  Aug 6, 2021
• Back to the future: Neighbourhood policing gaining new favour, Toronto police chief says

  'When I started the job, that's all we did was walk the beat and talk in your communities,' Ramer said. 'Having officers that are part of the community fabric are so important.'

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
• Jane and Finch community calls for end to gun violence after brazen daylight shooting

  'These kids weren't born with guns in their hands, they didn't aspire to be gang leaders.'

  Crime

  Nov 8, 2020
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• Dafonte Miller rejects Toronto police apology after officer’s assault trial

  Miller and his lawyers said they had only minutes to read through the review before Ramer went public with it, which they called a "public relations exercise."

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2020
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• Toronto’s interim police chief holds 1st press conference, apologizes for Dafonte Miller case

  "From now on, we will report every incident involving on and off-duty officers to the SIU (Special Investigation's Unit)," he said.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020