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Story Archive
Last 30 days

Child exploitation investigation reaches out to victims
Toronto Police have released profile pictures that an alleged sex offender used to lure his young victims.
 
Helping kids to start a journey
To celebrate Family Literacy Day in Canada, on Jan 27, Const. David Johnson donated a set of books to the Yonge St. Mission and he and other 51 Division officers engaged the organization’s pre-schoolers in reading.
 
Start something for Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Service members will again be bowling for big bucks for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST).
 
American think-tank recognizes Service’s achievements
When it comes to crafting social media strategy to enhance public safety and overcome security challenges, the Toronto Police Service has earned a cutting-edge reputation.
 
Three Centuries of distinguished police service
Thirty-five years ago, on the same day, S/Sgt. John Boyce and D/Sgt. Alex Belgrade were sworn in as cadets. On Jan. 31, they both turned in their badges at 52 Division, after serving Canada’s largest municipal police service with pride and distinction for over three decades.
 
Homicide investigators hunt person of interest
Homicide investigators are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a woman in the company of two men at Anthony Spencer’s murder scene. Spencer was shot in the head with a single bullet in a Scarborough recording studio on Jan 21.
 
Family’s plea, surveillance released in Thompson murder
Hoping to jog the minds of anyone who may have been in the vicinity when barber Christopher Thompson was fatally shot while cutting a client’s hair, investigators have released surveillance footage showing the suspect wanted in connection with the brazen daylight murder.
 
Black trailblazers celebrated by youth
For the first time, the Service’s Black and French Community Consultative Committees combined to organize this year’s Black History Month event showcasing young people at their best.
 
Witnesses sought in barber’s lunchtime killing
Police are appealing for help with the investigation into the lunchtime murder of 35-year-old barber Christopher Thompson.
 
Victim’s sister: Respect my brother
A grieving sister urged witnesses to her brother’s murder to step up and bear witness for their slain friend.
 
Impaired arrests spike in 42
Officers from 42 Division set a new Service standard for impaired arrests and collision reduction.
 
Child advocacy centre closer to reality
Children’s advocates are one step closer to opening a centre that will provide a coordinated approach to child-abuse investigations.
 
Elder abuse highlighted in youth PSAs
Elder abuse is being brought to the forefront in a public service message produced by the Service and youth.
 
Deputy marks MLK day
Deputy Chief Peter Sloly joined community organizations and members in acknowledging the birthday of the late civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
 
Recommitted to Ground Zero tribute
Sgt. Jose Camacho has attended every New York Memorial trip to Ground Zero.
 
Can you put a name to Two-Face Bandit?
Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance tracking down a suspect in a Scarborough bank robbery three months ago.
 
‘They will save a life’
Andrew May and Leah Gilfoy were thinking a lot about their nine-year-old daughter, Karlee, as 87 Service members lined up to donate blood at headquarters Jan. 12.
 
RIDE campaign continues
A woman faces criminal charges after refusing a breath test, and a man’s drivers licence was suspended for three days during a joint RIDE program involving officers from 54 and 55 Divisions on Friday, Jan 6.
 
Russell remembered
Private ceremonies are being held today in remembrance of Sgt. Ryan Russell.
 
Drug tips flood Crime Stoppers
Fed up with drugs infiltrating their communities, city residents are fighting back, using Crime Stoppers as their weapon of choice against criminals.
 
Gentle giant was tough on the job
A four-legged gentle giant and aggressive crime fighter is being remembered by his policing partner.
 
Lock it, before you pocket
A public-service campaign is targeting people’s pockets to raise awareness about the negative impact of inadvertent calls to 9-1-1.
 
Crossing guards recognized
When Const. Tony Belmonte became the 32 Division Crossing Guard co-ordinator a decade ago, he promised he would make the men and women who provide excellent community service outdoors in various weather conditions feel special.
 
Officers donate to Sick Kids
The Hospital for Sick Children is the beneficiary of a $5,000 cheque presented by the Service’s 32 Division.