Strip Searches

• Toronto police chief apologizes to Black community as race-based data released

  Toronto's interim police chief has apologized to the city's Black residents as the force releases previously unseen race-based data on use of force and strip searches.

  Canada

  Jun 15
  
• Toronto police statistics show disproportionate use of force on Black people

  New statistics released by Toronto police show Black people faced a disproportionate amount of police enforcement and use of force in 2020.

  Canada

  Jun 15
  
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• Toronto police working towards full body scan pilot project to eliminate strip searches

  In a release sent out Thursday morning, police said they are working towards a six-month pilot project that would use technology as opposed to strip searches. 

  Canada

  May 31, 2018
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• Independent report cites need to address issue of strip searches in Ontario jails

  Howard Sapers released a report Tuesday painting a picture of a system in need of an overhaul to emphasize human rights, and that lacks the proper tools to address Indigenous overrepresentation and full oversight when inmates die in custody.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2017
• Report alleges police mistreatment of indigenous women in Saskatchewan

  Human Rights Watch said a fractured relationship between indigenous communities and police agencies stems back to residential schools.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2017