Mark Saunders

• Former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders to be paid up to $171K per year as Ontario Place advisor

  An Ontario order-in-council said Mark Saunders was appointed to the position on Feb. 25 and will serve until Feb. 24, 2024 at the latest.

  Politics

  Mar 5, 2021
  
• 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
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• Toronto council votes against defunding police budget, approves various reforms

  Calls to defund police have grown in the wake of the police killing of a Black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, as well as the death in Toronto of 29-year-old Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a Black woman who fell from her balcony while police were in her home.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2020
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• Toronto Police Deputy Chief James Ramer named interim chief effective Aug. 1

  The internal memo was sent on behalf of current police chief Mark Saunders, who announced he would be resigning at the end of July. 

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020
• 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 chief defends the service, promises change during news conference

  "This recent past around the world and here in Toronto has clearly shown that the time is now over for incremental change."

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2020
• Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family’s interview with SIU on hold after concerns over leaked information

  "It will be on hold until we can figure out why this information is getting out there speak with the SIU and evaluate the fairness of the process ...," Singh said.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2020
• Surveillance video secured in Regis Korchinski-Paquet death investigation: Ontario’s police watchdog

  "While the investigation is ongoing, the details of the interviews and the video footage will not be released in an effort to ensure the memories of other potential witnesses are not tainted."

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2020
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• Toronto police chief calls for expedited rollout of body-worn cameras after Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death

  "This is a textbook case as to why I have been advocating for body-worn cameras and I'm now fast-tracking to the best of my ability to allow that process to speed up," Chief Mark Saunders said on Friday.

  Canada

  May 29, 2020
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• Toronto police chief calls for calm in wake of Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death

  The death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet has sparked questions from the woman's family, local politicians, and on social media about the role of police officers in the incident.

  Canada

  May 29, 2020