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.
The final scheduled Toronto Police Service Race & Identity Based Data Release Town Hall is Wednesday January 25, 2023 and is accessible on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6vr5t6ALPTE
Over the last two months there were 6 Community Town Halls throughout Toronto. These Town Halls provided community members a forum to share their perspectives and experiences, as well as, provide feedback on the 38 action items put forward to address the outcomes of the 2020 Use of Force and Strip Search report.
Each Town Hall was an interactive hybrid-model with an in-person or virtual option, both with the opportunity to ask questions.
Man wanted in a Hate-Motivated Assault Investigation, Bloor/Yonge Subway Station, Image released
Broadcast time:05:03 PM Date: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023 Unit: 51 Division Phone:4168085100 Case #: 2023-133656
The Toronto Police Service is informing the public of a hate-motivated Assault investigation.
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for an Assault at the TTC Bloor-Yonge Subway Station.
It is reported that:
a man struck the victim on the head causing the victim’s religious head covering to become dislodged and fall to the ground
the man made derogatory comments towards the victim and left the area
The suspect is described as wearing a blue hat, a black jacket and carrying a black bag.
After consultation with the Service's specialized Hate Crime Unit, the investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
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.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation will be led by a Divisional investigator. The Hate Crime Unit will be made aware and specialized officers from that unit will support the investigation as needed.
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge will consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent. Members of the Hate Crime Unit will provide assistance and support to the divisional investigators in seeking the Attorney General’s consent to lay these charges, if applicable. These charges are often laid at a later time.
Numerous vehicles damaged in 52 Division, Man arrested and facing 43 charges
Broadcast time:02:15 PM Date: Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 Unit: 52 Division Phone:4168085200 Case #: 2023-84019
The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of an arrest made in a Mischief investigation.
It is alleged that:
during the evening of Wednesday, January 11, 2022, multiple vehicles were damaged in the area of Bay Street, St Joseph Street, Dundonald Street, Church Street and Monteith Street
Tyler Douglas Mclean, 28, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
36 counts of Mischief Under $5000
Mischief Over $5000
Make False Alarm Fire
four counts of Failing to Comply with Probation
Fail to Subsequently Attend Court
He appeared in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, Janaury 12, 2023, 10 a.m., room 111.
Police are in the process of contacting the victims and believe there may be more. A Public Portal has been set up for those who find their vehicles damaged to provide photos and information to the police.
Toronto Police Service Launches, One-Year Financial Crimes Public Education Campaign
Broadcast time:10:00 AM Date: Friday, Jan 06, 2023 Unit: Financial Crimes Phone:4168087300 Case #: n/a
#DontGetScammed is a new, yearlong public education campaign, aimed at helping the people of Toronto protect themselves against fraud and scams.
Watch a new video about a known fraud on the first Friday of every month in 2023. Each #DontGetScammed video will provide an overview of the scam and highlight the red flags to watch out for so you can recognize a fraud.
Led by the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, this public education campaign will also raise awareness about common scams and give the public tools to better protect themselves so they don’t become a victim.
“The #DontGetScammed public education campaign will help increase awareness for financial crimes, and assist vulnerable members of our community and ultimately prevent further victimization. The updated fraud webpage is a great resource for individuals looking for more information about financial crimes and how to report a fraud,” said Toronto Police Inspector Paul Rinkoff, Unit Commander of the Financial Crimes Unit.
The people committing these crimes are often professional scammers who will use a variety of tactics to get their hands on your money. Often the fraudsters will be manipulative by taking advantage of your good nature, emotions and your vulnerabilities. The Grandparent Scam is the first #DontGetScammed video in the series.
Watch the #DontGetScammed videos on Toronto Police’s official YouTube and social media channels.
A newly updated fraud webpage is now live and easy to navigate to find key information about reporting a fraud, trusted resources, scam information and prevention tips. Visit tps.ca/fraud for details.
Anticipated Snow and Potential Freezing Weather Conditions, Winter Driving Tips
Broadcast time:10:14 AM Date: Friday, Dec 23, 2022 Unit: Traffic Services Phone:4168081900 Case #: N/A
The Toronto Police Service would like to provide some winter driving tips.
The forecast for Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24, 2022, is anticipating blowing snow and flash freezing, resulting in icy and slippery surfaces, and reduced visibility. To ensure you are prepared, here are a few reminders from the Toronto Police Service:
avoid any unnecessary trips if possible
if you do need to drive, plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination
slow down and leave more space in between vehicles (driving slower will allow for more reaction time and reduces stopping distance)
look beyond where you are travelling
use your mirrors and be aware of your surroundings, including other vehicles and pedestrians
ensure all snow is cleared off your vehicle prior to leaving your destination. It is important to clear your windshield, but also the roof and remainder of your vehicle
use your full headlight system in order to increase visibility to others
tires: whether you have winter, snow or all season tires, ensure they are in good condition and properly inflated
ensure your windshield wipers are working and washer fluid is topped up
if you are involved in a collision, or break down, ensure your four-way flashers are on, remain in your vehicle, and contact police for assistance
It is advisable that the public continues to monitor the changing environmental conditions, and continually evaluate the need for driving.
Man Arrested in Criminal Harassment investigation, Lake Shore Boulevard East and Parliament Street, Rezo Kopaliani, 27, Investigators concerned there may be other victims
Broadcast time:12:30 PM Date: Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 Unit: 51 Division Phone:4168085100 Case #: 2022-2418948
The Toronto Police Service is advising the public about an arrest made in a Criminal Harassment investigation.
On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Rezo Kopaliani, 27, of Toronto was arrested. He was charged with:
two counts of Criminal Harassment
two counts of Uttering Threats
He appeared in court for a Bail Hearing on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 10 a.m., at College Park Court, 444 Yonge Street, Room 507. He was remanded into custody.
An image has been released.
Investigators are concerned there may be other victims and are asking anyone with information to contact police at 416-808-5104, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Online Threat to Schools Investigation, Man arrested, Usman Suhrwardy, 39
Broadcast time: 01:59 PM Date: Monday, Nov 28, 2022 Unit: 51 Division Phone: 4168085100 Case #: 2022-2313293
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest made in a threatening investigation.
It is alleged that:
on Saturday, November 26, 2022 to Sunday, November 27, 2022, multiple on-line threats were made to Metropolitan University community members
On Monday, November 28, 2022, a search warrant was executed with the Hamilton Police Service's Tactical Unit. Multiple electronic devices were seized and a man was arrested.
Usman Suhrwardy, 39, of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with:
23 counts of Uttering Threats/Death or Bodily Harm
three counts of Harassment by Threatening Conduct to Other Person
He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park Courts on Tuesday, November 28, 2022 at 10 a.m.
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.
Members of the Toronto Police Service will be joining community group B.A.S.S.I.C (Bringing An Awareness of Senior Safety Issues To The Community) for the launch of its 2023 Safe Seniors Calendar on Wednesday November 16, 2022, at 9 a.m., at the Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter Street.
B.A.S.S.I.C is a partnership between police, fire, government agencies and community groups dedicated to making seniors safer in the community. With the support of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, over 40,000 calendars will be distributed to seniors across the GTA, free of charge.
The calendar features a different safety message each month including safe driving, elder abuse prevention, mental health, emergency preparedness, fire prevention and much more. It also contains a comprehensive resource list with telephone and website addresses, to make sourcing additional information even easier.
For more information, please contact: B.A.S.S.I.C Co-Chairs Hélène Gagné at 647-776-5100 or Lisa Thompson, 416-844-0483.
the contractor defrauded the woman of over $1,000,000
further investigation revealed from February 2011 to October 2022, another 14 victims in the Greater Toronto Area had been defrauded in the same manner of over $400,000 combined. Five of these victims were also elderly.
On Monday, November 14, 2022, three men were arrested by members of the Financial Crimes Unit.
Antonio Sinopoli, 54, of Toronto, is charged with:
two counts of Fraud Over $5000
Possession of Proceeds of Crime
Laundering Proceeds of Crime
Wayne McNeil, 45, of Toronto, is charged with:
two counts of Fraud Over $5000
Francesco Sinopoli, 27, of Toronto, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5000
They will attend court on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 1000 Finch Avenue West, in room 301 at 2:30 p.m.
Police believe there may be more victims. The Contractor operated under the following company names in the GTA area:
In Time For Finishing Touches
Scala Exteriors
AFS Contracting and Design
Upper Level Renovations
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7318, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
TPS and ProAction Cops & Kids launch Monopoly: Toronto Edition, Proceeds from each game sold will support charities across Toronto
Broadcast time: 10:00 AM Date: Thursday, Nov 10, 2022 Unit: Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit Phone: 4168080100
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, ProAction Cops & Kids launched the Monopoly: Toronto Edition board game with Toronto Police Chief James Ramer, CF Toronto Eaton Centre General Manager Sheila Jennings, ProAction Cops & Kids Board President Stephen Kouri, and Ethan, a youth ambassador from the SickKids Foundation.
Today’s event celebrated the launch of the new game and raised awareness about the positive impact each sale of the game will have on charities and communities across the GTA. For each game sold, a portion of the proceeds will be redirected to 11 charities, including the SickKids Foundation, United Way, Jays Care Foundation, MLSE Foundation, Hope Air, The Keg Spirit Foundation, Hellenic Heritage, Mackenzie Health Foundation, Campfire Circle, Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, and ProAction Cops & Kids.
Licensed by Hasbro Inc., Monopoly: Toronto Edition is a limited-edition version of the classic board game that features many of the most iconic Toronto brands, venues, and destinations. From the CN Tower to Canada’s Wonderland, to the bright lights of Mirvish Theatre, the vibrancy of CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and the wonder of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada – Monopoly: Toronto Edition is a shining example of all this great city has to offer.
“I am pleased to offer the support of the Toronto Police Service on this collaborative initiative that will help charities providing valuable services in neighbourhoods across the city,” said Chief James Ramer. “The Service’s 30-year partnership with ProAction Cops & Kids helps us build trusting relationships with the communities we serve and gives kids life-changing opportunities.”
ProAction Cops & Kids is honoured to be partnering with incredible sponsors and partners across Toronto to support the city and its communities. Designing the game was a collaborative effort and only possible through the support of each sponsor and the iconic destinations on the board, including:
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Sherway Gardens and Toronto-Dominion Centre (TD Centre)
The CN Tower
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
The Toronto Zoo
Exhibition Place
And many more familiar places
ProAction Cops & Kids is a charitable organization that brings cops and kids together through skill-building and mentoring programs to create trust, respect, and safer communities. Since 1991, they have supported over 2,250 police-led programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area providing over 418,000 under-resourced youth with barrier-free access to skill-building activities and life-changing opportunities.
“For over 30 years, ProAction Cops & Kids has worked to build relationships in communities,” said Stephen Kouri, President, Board of Directors, ProAction Cops & Kids. “Today we’re privileged to be collaborating on Monopoly: Toronto Edition with so many iconic organizations to celebrate our city and our communities, while supporting multiple charitable partners advocating for the people of Toronto.”
“At Cadillac Fairview, we take extreme pride in our role as a community partner helping transform the cities where we operate,” said Martin Wray, Vice President, Retail Operations, Cadillac Fairview. “We’re pleased to have three of our signature landmarks featured – CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Sherway Gardens and Toronto-Dominion Centre – and through our participation, celebrate our great city and support an important cause.”
Anyone interested in getting a limited-edition Monopoly: Toronto Edition board game can purchase them online at monopolytorontoedition.com or at select game sponsor gift shops, including the gift shop at Toronto Police Headquarters. For orders over 20 units, please email: contact@copsandkids.ca. This limited-edition game is a great collector’s item and gift idea for the upcoming holiday season.
A video of the event today can be found on the Service’s YouTube channel.
Toronto Police and Durham Regional Police Announce First of its Kind Collaboration to Share Firearm Bail Compliance Data
Broadcast time: 10:00 AM Date: Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022 Unit: Analytics & Innovation Phone: 4168087986
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) and the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) are announcing an inter-agency collaboration to share firearm bail compliance data in real time.
Through the shared Firearm Bail Dashboard, both Services are able to share and display each other’s bail offender information on internal dashboards. This innovative approach, the first of its kind in Canada, will help breakdown geographic barriers and ultimately lead to increased officer and community safety. It will also give frontline officers access to real time situational awareness, enabling them to make data driven decisions and assist in effective and objective resource allocation.
In 2021, TPS provided DRPS with access to its Firearm Bail Dashboard, resulting in the identification of over 40 firearm bail offenders residing in Durham Region. To date, there are approximately 1,100 firearm bail offenders displayed on the dashboard, with over 400 bail offenders residing in jurisdictions outside of Toronto.
The capabilities of this application go well beyond bail compliance, and have directly assisted in the identification of several violent offenders. They include an offender wanted in connection with an abduction in York Region; an offender wanted for a homicide in Toronto; and an offender wanted in connection with an armed carjacking - resulting in the recovery of a loaded firearm.
The bail compliance checks also give officers the opportunity to provide bail offenders with referrals to programs, agencies and resources including employment, housing and financial aid.
Benefits of this inter-agency collaboration include:
Breaking down the jurisdictional barriers that offenders may utilize to their advantage
Improved officer and community safety
Fostering a collaborative approach to policing across jurisdictions
Providing officers with a solution that enables real-time data driven decisions and situational awareness
Equipping police agencies with a tool for effective and objective resource allocation
Utilizing bail compliance checks to provide referrals to agencies and programs that can assist in rehabilitating the bail offender and/or anyone living in the household (including the gang exit strategy program, employment assistance, housing and financial aid)
As this project continues to remove the barriers of communication between police agencies, TPS and DRPS are in communication with the law enforcment across Ontario, with a view to expand this initiative province-wide.
To speak to someone about this collaboration, or for more information contact:
Toronto Police hosting community town halls on findings from Race and Identity-Based Data Collection
Broadcast time: 12:45 PM Date: Monday, Oct 17, 2022 Unit: Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights Phone: 4168088176
On June 15, 2022, The Toronto Police Service released the findings from its Race-Based Data Collection (RBDC) Strategy. The findings are based on analysis of data collected in 2020 of officers’ perceptions of an individual’s race in use-of-force and strip searches.
Over the next six months seven Community Town Halls have been planned throughout Toronto. These Town Halls will provide community members a forum to share their perspectives and experiences, as well as, provide feedback on the 38 action items put forward to address the outcomes of the 2020 Use of Force and Strip Search report. Each Town Hall has an in-person or virtual option.
Please visit the ‘Community Consultation’ section of the Service’s RBDC website for the in-person registration links or YouTube links to participate virtually.
TOWN HALLS
Toronto Public Library - Albion Branch 1515 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9V 1B2 October 27, 2022, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Watch Livestream
Jamaican Canadian Association Hosted by Caribbean African Canadian Social Services: CAFCAN 995 Arrow Road, North York, ON November 16 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Watch Livestream
Malvern Public Library 30 Sewells Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 3G5 November 23 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Watch Livestream
Youth Focus Town Hall | Malvern Family Resource Centre 90 Littles Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 5E2 November 29, 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Watch Livestream
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Health Centre 2660 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1K 2S3 November 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Watch Livestream
Lawrence Height Community Centre 5 Replin Rd, North York, ON M6A 2N3 January 25, 2023, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Watch Livestream
Lawrence Height Community Centre 5 Replin Rd, North York, ON M6A 2N3 April 29, 2023, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Livestream Link TBD)
a man approached a woman and punched her in the face
the man walked northbound towards Wellesley Street East
The man is described as 5’10”, with a slim build, in his 40s, with short light brown hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants, and a grey backpack.
An image has been released.
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.
