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Ontario's policing inspector may announce an investigation of the Toronto Police Service on Monday.
Summary
The inspector general of policing will hold a news conference Monday to announce whether they will investigate the Toronto Police Service; seven current and one former officer were arrested and face corruption charges after a months-long York Region police investigation.
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The inspector general of policing for Ontario is holding a news conference Monday morning to update whether the office will investigate the Toronto Police Service. Ryan Teschner is scheduled to begin the announcement at 10 a.m. CBC News has said it will stream the announcement live. The developments follow a months-long York Region police investigation that led to arrests of several current and one former Toronto officer.
What is known:
- The inspector general of policing, Ryan Teschner, will make an announcement at 10 a.m. Monday.
- Seven serving Toronto Police Service officers and one former officer were arrested and are reported to be facing corruption charges after a months-long York Region police probe.
- Peel police has suspended three officers in connection with the broader case; no charges have been reported against those suspended officers.
- Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw requested an independent review from the inspector general and said the service will cooperate with inquiries.
Summary:
The announcement will state whether the inspector general will open a formal investigation into the Toronto Police Service and is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, with CBC News set to stream it live. Officials have flagged concerns about public trust in policing; further developments are undetermined at this time.
