In the wake of the arrest of seven Toronto police officers as part of a massive corruption scandal last month, the city’s top cop is launching several new initiatives focused on anti-corruption.
Chief Myron Demkiw discussed how the police service is addressing the fallout from Project South at Wednesday’s Toronto Police Services Board meeting and how it plans to restore public trust in the service.
The first initiative, the “Chief’s Anti-Corruption Project,” aims to put in place safeguards to prevent, detect, and respond to potential corruption. The second project, “One TPS,” aims to “reinforce ethical behaviour, leadership alignment, shared purpose, and a consistent professional culture across all ranks and roles.”
Both projects are expected to run for a minimum of two years. The initiatives will be managed by uniformed and civilian members.
Demkiw says there will also be enhanced internal accountability, which includes adding a dedicated inspection team to the Professional Standards Unit, and the expansion and transition of the current Investigative Support Unit to the newly formed Anti-Corruption Enforcement Team.
“We promised our members and members of the public that our response would be swift, clear-eyed, and decisive. We are making changes now, and we will continue to adapt as needed to align with the work of the Inspector General,” Demkiw said in a statement. “These initiatives are about accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. They are also about supporting our members, strengthening our culture in a positive way, and ensuring that trust in policing is earned and upheld every day.”
Last month, an investigation by York Regional Police uncovered widespread misuse of police databases, alleged bribery, obstruction of justice, drug trafficking, and links to violent organized‑crime activity, including a conspiracy to commit murder in York Region.
Seven Toronto police officers and a retired member of the force have been charged in connection with the probe, which has also seen three members of the Peel Regional Police force put on administrative leave.
Ontario’s Inspectorate of Policing is already conducting a review of all 45 police services across the province.
Demkiw has said the investigation into misconduct allegations arising from the criminal probe of the officers will be taken over by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency.
The chief has said he will be seeking to suspend six of the accused officers without pay, in accordance with policing legislation.
In the wake of the arrest of seven Toronto police officers as part of a massive corruption scandal last month, the city’s top cop is launching several new initiatives focused on anti-corruption. Chief Myron Demkiw discussed how the police service is addressing the fallout from Project South at Wednesday’s Toronto Police Services Board meeting and how Local
In the wake of the arrest of seven Toronto police officers as part of a massive corruption scandal last month, the city’s top cop is launching several new initiatives focused on anti-corruption.
Chief Myron Demkiw discussed how the police service is addressing the fallout from Project South at Wednesday’s Toronto Police Services Board meeting and how it plans to restore public trust in the service.
The first initiative, the “Chief’s Anti-Corruption Project,” aims to put in place safeguards to prevent, detect, and respond to potential corruption. The second project, “One TPS,” aims to “reinforce ethical behaviour, leadership alignment, shared purpose, and a consistent professional culture across all ranks and roles.”
Both projects are expected to run for a minimum of two years. The initiatives will be managed by uniformed and civilian members.
Demkiw says there will also be enhanced internal accountability, which includes adding a dedicated inspection team to the Professional Standards Unit, and the expansion and transition of the current Investigative Support Unit to the newly formed Anti-Corruption Enforcement Team.
“We promised our members and members of the public that our response would be swift, clear-eyed, and decisive. We are making changes now, and we will continue to adapt as needed to align with the work of the Inspector General,” Demkiw said in a statement. “These initiatives are about accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. They are also about supporting our members, strengthening our culture in a positive way, and ensuring that trust in policing is earned and upheld every day.”
Last month, an investigation by York Regional Police uncovered widespread misuse of police databases, alleged bribery, obstruction of justice, drug trafficking, and links to violent organized‑crime activity, including a conspiracy to commit murder in York Region.
Seven Toronto police officers and a retired member of the force have been charged in connection with the probe, which has also seen three members of the Peel Regional Police force put on administrative leave.
Ontario’s Inspectorate of Policing is already conducting a review of all 45 police services across the province.
Demkiw has said the investigation into misconduct allegations arising from the criminal probe of the officers will be taken over by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency.
The chief has said he will be seeking to suspend six of the accused officers without pay, in accordance with policing legislation.
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