In 1989, the Toronto Police Service recognized that serious and serial sex
offences were being committed against members of the community, mainly women,
affecting their quality of life. It was determined that these investigations
were beyond the resources available at the divisional level and as a result,
the Sex Crimes Unit was created.
The Toronto Police Service is dedicated to the well being, care and recovery
of all victims of sexual assault. Through our partnerships with other outside
agencies we follow the appropriate victim response system.
• Sexual Assault Squad – Investigates sexual offences
against persons where there is an ongoing risk to the community and the
offender is unknown.
• Behavioural Assessment Section
Threat Assessment – The ability to predict the
potential for violence from an individual or group.
High Risk Offender Management – Manages
offenders who have served full sentences and are released into the
community without supervision.
Polygraph Testing – provides testing
services and expertise in interview, interrogation and statement analysis.
Sex
Offender Registry – A provincial registration
system for sex offenders, obligating them to report to police. Enables
police to monitor and locate sex offenders in the community.
• Child Exploitation Section – Identify and rescue
victims of online child sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Special Victims Section – Investigate sexual offences
and exploitation against sex workers, including young persons.
