Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) is made up of community volunteers and police service representatives from the 51 Division’s geographic area.
The membership of the CPLC reflects the unique and diverse population served by 51 Division. Participants on committees include community representatives from racial, cultural or linguistic groups, social agencies, businesses, tenant associations, schools, places of worship, gender, youth and socio-economic status.
a man entered a residential building where he proceeded to the storage locker units
he broke into several lockers and stole personal items
On Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 6:46 p.m., Trent Hussey, 34, of Toronto, was arrested. He is charged with:
1. Break and Enter Commit
He is scheduled to appear in court at College Park on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 10 a.m., via video link.
Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have further information pertaining to break and enters or suspicious incidents occurring in the area. Patrols have been increased in the area.
Suggestions to reduce risks of Break and Enters:
Secure your doors, even when you are home
Leave exterior lights on
Keep valuable items in a secure location
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
the woman climbed into a ground floor apartment through an insecure balcony door
the woman stole banking cards and other personal items
On Monday, May 9, 2022, at 5:50 p.m., Jennifer Cunningham, 39, of Toronto, was arrested. She was charged with:
1. Break and Enter and Commit
She appeared at College Park Courts on Tuesday, May 9, 2022, at 10 a.m., via video link.
Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have any further information pertaining to break and enters or suspicious incidents occurring in the area.
Suggestions to reduce risks of Break and Enters:
Secure your doors, even when you are home
Leave exterior lights on
Keep valuable items in a secure location
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
a man had a rock in hand and was attempting to smash the front window of a business
he was unsuccessful and left the area
It is further alleged that:
on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 4:20 a.m., the same man was at the same business
he had a rock in his hand and broke the front door
he entered the business and stole alcohol
Officers were on patrol later that evening and investigated a man.
Ian Cochran, 63, of no fixed address, was arrested at 11:14 p.m. in The Esplanade and George Street South area. He was charged with:
Break and Enter with Intent
Break and Enter Commit
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
He appeared in court virtually at College Park Courts on Monday, May 9, 2022, 10 a.m., room C507.
Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have any further information pertaining to break and enters or suspicious incidents occurring in area. Patrols have increased in the area.
Suggestions to reduce risks of Break and Enters:
Don’t leave the money till with cash inside. Instead, leave it empty and open. You may also want to move it to be visible to the front door/window
Remove Point of Sale systems and tablets out of sight and keep them locked in a secure room or drawer
The Toronto Police Service presented its Annual Hate Crime Statistical Report at the Toronto Police Services Board meeting today, outlining an increase in hate crime reporting for 2021.
The Service recorded 257 hate-motivated occurrences in 2021, which is a 22 per cent increase from the 210 hate-motivated occurrences reported in 2020. Overall, the number of occurrences in 2021 is higher than the ten-year average of 162 occurrences. In 2021, the global pandemic and geopolitical events are believed to be key contributing factors to the increase in hate crime reporting.
Religion, ethnic or national origin and race were the predominant motivating factors for hate crimes in 2021, representing 186 of the total 257 occurrences. East and Southeast Asian communities were the most victimized community groups in this category.
Of note in 2021: - The Jewish community and the Black community were the predominant victim groups for mischief related occurrences - The East and Southeast Asian communities, followed by the Black community, were the predominant victim groups for assaults - The Black and LGBTQ2S+ community were the predominant victim group for uttering threat occurrences
“Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and the Service is proud to serve such diverse communities. Year over year we are seeing an increase in hate motivated crimes in Toronto and we have taken steps to increase the capacity of our dedicated Hate Crime Unit and expand our community outreach efforts to address community concerns directly. Hate crimes victimize not only the person, but also the communities they identify with and the negative effects can be long-lasting,” said Chief of Police James Ramer. “We know hate crimes often go unreported and we are committed to working alongside our community partners to break down barriers and develop relationships so that more people will feel comfortable coming forward to report these crimes.”
Hate crimes are a Service priority and we are committed to combatting hate by investigating these offences, providing education and delivering training specific to understanding and reporting hate crimes. This is demonstrated through the 2022 budget, which will allow us to redeploy resources to our Hate Crime Unit (HCU) to help prevent hate crimes and increase investigative capacity in this critical area. This expansion will provide two additional positions specifically dedicated to hate crime education, prevention and investigations.
The HCU regularly collaborates with the Toronto Police Service’s Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit, Community Consultative Committees - including the newly formed Jewish Community Consultative Committee - and community organizations to provide education, public safety and to address community concerns specific to hate crimes. Community members are encouraged to report incidents of hate, prejudice and bias to police and work together with the Toronto Police Service to eliminate these crimes.
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and the Chiefs of Police National Roundtable recently announced the creation of a national task force on hate crimes. The Service will be part of the initiative focused on increasing awareness of the scope, nature and impact of hate crimes across Canada and creating national standards to better support targeted communities. This will include police training, effective engagement with victims and communities, and supporting hate crime units across the country.
The Annual Hate Crime Statistical Report provides statistical data about criminal offences that are committed against persons or property which are motivated by bias, prejudice or hate based on the victim’s race, nationality or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual or gender orientation or expression, or any other similar factor. The data is based on hate crimes reported to the Toronto Police Service between January 1 and December 31, 2021.
The report was presented to the Toronto Police Services Board today and can be found on the May 2, 2022, TPSB agenda.
Toronto Police Service Launches Four Additional Know Your Rights Videos
Broadcast time: 11:00 Date: Monday, May 2, 2022 Unit: Corporate Communications Phone: 416-808-7100 Case #: N/A
With the assistance of a dedicated group of community partners, the Toronto Police Service has launched four more videos as part of its Know Your Rights campaign. The videos, created in partnership with the Police and Community Engagement Review (PACER) Committee and young people from our communities, explain a person’s rights and a police officer’s responsibilities during Traffic Stops, Searches, Mental Health Calls for Service, and around the Service’s use of Body-worn Cameras.
“Building trust with the community requires that we listen to our advocates as well as our sharpest critics,” said Chief of Police James Ramer. “After launching our first Know Your Rights video, we heard clearly from community members, especially young people, that there were topics they wanted more information about when it comes to rights and responsibilities. Creating these four videos was a logical next step for TPS.”
“Creating this Know Your Rights campaign was unfinished business for our original Pacer Committee that disbanded in 2017. We knew the impact this would have in educating our community on their rights, which would then lead to better interactions with the police,” said Audrey Campbell, Know Your Rights Committee Co-Chair. “We are thankful to the young people in our community that trusted us enough to share their concerns and participated in the consultative process along with the officers that trusted us enough to assist along the way.”
Since 2012, the Toronto Police Service has worked collaboratively with the PACER Committee to review procedures and practices relating to interactions between police officers and members of the community.
In 2020, with the 81 recommendations contained in the Toronto Police Services Board report on police reform, Chief Ramer reconstituted the committee into PACER 2.0, to provide advice, support, and to hold the Service accountable throughout implementation.
ABOUT THE PACER 2.0 COMMITTEE
The PACER 2.0 Committee includes Co-chairs Audrey Campbell and Superintendent Stacy Clarke, Deputy Chief of Police Myron Demkiw, Staff Superintendent Pauline Gray, Inspector Kelly Skinner, Yvette Blackburn (Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, GJDC – Canadian Representative), Jennifer Chambers (Executive Director, Empowerment Council), Dave D’Oyen, Stephen Linton, Stephen McCammon (Legal Counsel, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario), John O’Dell and Knia Singh (Principal Lawyer, Ma’at Legal Services).
The Pacer Know Your Rights Sub-Committee co-chairs Inspector Skinner and Mr. Singh, along with sub-committee members Ms. Blackburn, Ms. Chambers, and Mr. McCammon, took the lead in crafting and shaping the Know Your Rights campaign.
