Toronto police corruption review: Inspector general to respond today

Ryan Teschner will respond this morning to a request for an independent inspection after York Regional Police's Project South led to charges against several Toronto police officers.

An announcement from Ontario's inspector general of policing is scheduled this morning in response to a request following a recent corruption probe. Ryan Teschner is set to speak at 10 a.m. at Queen's Park. The request for an independent inspection was made by Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and Police Service Board Chair Shelley Carroll. The inquiry follows charges announced after York Regional Police's Project South. Key facts: - Ryan Teschner, the inspector general of policing, is scheduled to respond at 10 a.m. at Queen's Park to a request for an independent inspection. - York Regional Police's Project South was announced as the investigation that led to charges against seven current and one former Toronto police officer. - Authorities reported that some officers are accused of leaking confidential information that investigators say was linked to extortion, shootings and an alleged conspiracy to commit murder. - Critics have noted that Teschner previously served as executive director and chief of staff of the Toronto police board while Myron Demkiw was hired as chief, and have questioned his role in leading the review. Summary: The inspector general's announcement is meant to address a request for an independent inspection after Project South and the resulting charges. The immediate next step is the inspector general's remarks at Queen's Park this morning. Further steps are undetermined at this time.