JOINT PRESS RELEASE from Toronto Police Association, Ontario Provincial Police Association, and Police Association of Ontario:
Once again, after another serious incident of gun violence in our communities, the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) and the Toronto Police Association (TPA) are united in asking the federal government to take some leadership in the safety of our members and the communities they serve.
Read the full release: https://t.co/TQPuXiLsIk
@OPPAssociation@PoliceAssocON@TPACampbell@PresidentPAO@OPPCommissioner@JustinTrudeau@PierrePoilievre
Why was a man arrested after violating his parole with 24 offences let out on bail?
Asking for a police officer who got shot in the stomach.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police High Risk Offender Unit have seized a firearm and charged a man after a bail compliance investigation in the City of Vaughan.
In July 2024 the suspect was granted bail for multiple charges including failing to comply with his previous bail. He was also subject to a lifetime firearms prohibition order.
In response, members of the HROU initiated a bail compliance investigation and on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., investigators arrested the suspect in the area of Highway 7 and Ansley Grove Road for multiple counts of failing to comply with a release order.
The suspect was in possession of a loaded firearm with an extended magazine.
Read the whole article here:
https://t.co/H6Di8UBLHK
Enough is Enough.
637 of our officers. 637 of our colleagues. 637 of our friends. Injured in the line of duty—putting their lives on the line every single day to keep this city safe. And what do we get in return? A broken court system that lets repeat offenders out on bail and local and federal politicians who refuse to acknowledge the true dangers our officers face.
Now, to make matters worse, after months of negotiations, we’ve been pushed into binding arbitration to settle our contract. The very people risking their lives to protect this city are being told to wait and hope for a fair deal, while local politicians sit on their hands, failing to step up and do what’s right for the men and women on the frontlines.
It’s time for those in power to get their priorities straight. You can’t talk about “public safety” while neglecting the very officers who make it possible. This is beyond just a dangerous job—it’s become a job where the risk of injury or worse is rising by the day. We won’t stand by and let our members face this threat without the support and protections they deserve.
No more bail for repeat offenders. No more delays in getting our officers a fair contract. Our members deserve better, and the city deserves better.
The time for action is NOW.
@TPAReid
@TPACallanan@TpaGrande
@TPATomlinson
@TPACampbell@MikeHarrisTPA@corrigan4u@TPARonTait@TPAGregoris
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OPP Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot and killed in the line of duty near Hagarsville, Ontario on December 27, 2022. Greg is forever remembered for his service and sacrifice. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues today and always. #HeroesInLife
When the Chief and both Deputy Chiefs show up on Christmas morning and shake hands with all the crews working....that is appreciating your staff. Thank you! #respect#appreciation
Water based training with @NiagParksPolice and @NiaFallsFire. Joint training with other emergency services allows us share ideas and learn about each others capabilities/equipment.
@NiagParksPolice member on routine patrol Niagara River Pkwy conducted traffic stop on May 5th at Approx. 1:00 am. Investigation leads to arrest of 24 yr old Niagara Falls male, seizure of drugs (including fentanyl), and more than 13K in currency. Media release attached.
22-year-old man arrested for attempted murder while already on release for a separate attempted murder and firearms offences. He was also wanted by @TorontoPolice for second degree murder and attempted murder. #Mississauga
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