Toronto Police Chief

• Building trust with communities a top priority, new Toronto police chief says

  Toronto's new police chief says his priority in the role is building trust with communities in the city that feel the force has failed them in past.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
  
• Toronto police name Myron Demkiw as new chief

  In a notice Thursday, the Toronto Police Services Board announced Myron Demkiw had been selected as the next chief of the force.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
  
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• Toronto’s chief of police tests positive for COVID-19

  'I will continue to take all necessary precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19,' Chief James Ramer of the Toronto police said after testing positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2021
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Mark Saunders’ contract as Toronto police chief renewed until 2021

  A statement from the Toronto Police Services Board said this is the second time in 40 years a chief of Toronto police will serve longer than a single term.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2019
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• 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