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Missing man, Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area, Kevin Yau, 18

May 14, 2017, 7:22 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Kevin Yau, 18, was last seen on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in the Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area.

He is described as 5’9”, medium build, black hair. He was wearing a red hooded sweater, dark pants, green-and-grey high-top Nike running shoes, glasses with a blue frame, a black/red backpack, and diamond studs in both ears.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man located, Wicksteed Avenue and Brentcliffe Road area, Richard McKinnon, 77

May 14, 2017, 11:33 am
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Missing man located, Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area, Kevin Yau, 18

May 15, 2017, 7:53 am
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Media advisory, Thursday, May 18, 2017, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Marine Unit, 259 Queen's Quay West, Kick-off to Safe Boating Awareness Week and Media Day, Media asked to contact organizer in advance to set up participation

May 15, 2017, 10:23 am
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On Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at 259 Queen's Quay West the Toronto Police Service Marine Unit and the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) will host the media to kick-off Safe Boating Awareness Week 2017.

Media will be taken onto one of the police launches for demonstrations of various types of inflatable lifejackets, Media are also invited to try their hand at retrieving mock victims from the water via a throw-bag. Drysuits are also available to those wishing to experience, first-hand, their effectiveness as a deterrent to hypothermia.

Please contact Ian Gilson in advance to schedule your attendance as best you can to facilitate individual attention.

The Victoria Day long weekend is considered by many as the unofficial start of summer. The goal of this event, and Safe Boating Awareness Week, is to decrease the number of boating fatalities by educating the public as they begin their boating season with the knowledge and key boating safety tips to help ensure that every trip is a round trip.

For further information, please contact:

Ian M. Gilson
Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC)
905-719-5152
igilson@rogers.com
www.csbc.ca

or

Constable Richard Baker
Toronto Police Service Marine Unit
416-808-5821
richard.baker@torontopolice.on.ca
http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/marine/


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Media advisory, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 7 a.m., Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street, Canada Road Safety Week kick-off

May 15, 2017, 4:08 pm
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On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 7 a.m., at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street, the Toronto Police Service, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Halton Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police, York Regional Police, and the Durham Regional Police Service, will be launching the annual Canada Road Safety Week campaign. These Greater Toronto Police Services will target the "Big 4 killers" on our roads: impaired operation by alcohol or drug, failure or improper use of seatbelts, distracted and aggressive driving.

Officers will be conducting targeted traffic enforcement in and around the City of Toronto, on Highways 427 and 401, the Don Valley Parkway, the Gardiner Expressway, as well as city streets.

Canada Road Safety Week is a national traffic safety and enforcement initiative conducted in partnership with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and police services from across Canada. This co-ordinated effort between policing agencies is aiming to achieve the goal of making Canada’s roads the safest in the world. This seven-day campaign begins on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 12:01 a.m. and runs until Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:59 p.m.

Distracted driving continues to be a problem on our roads which puts other road-users at risk. Special attention will be paid to those drivers who continue to display a total disregard for other users of the road by using hand-held communication and entertainment devices while driving.


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Media advisory, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 7 a.m., Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street, Canada Road Safety Week kick-off

May 16, 2017, 1:59 am
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On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 7 a.m., at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham Street, the Toronto Police Service, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Halton Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police, York Regional Police, and the Durham Regional Police Service, will be launching the annual Canada Road Safety Week campaign. These Greater Toronto Police Services will target the "Big 4 killers" on our roads: impaired operation by alcohol or drug, failure or improper use of seatbelts, distracted and aggressive driving.

Officers will be conducting targeted traffic enforcement in and around the City of Toronto, on Highways 427 and 401, the Don Valley Parkway, the Gardiner Expressway, as well as city streets.

Canada Road Safety Week is a national traffic safety and enforcement initiative conducted in partnership with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and police services from across Canada. This co-ordinated effort between policing agencies is aiming to achieve the goal of making Canada’s roads the safest in the world. This seven-day campaign begins on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 12:01 a.m. and runs until Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:59 p.m.

Distracted driving continues to be a problem on our roads which puts other road-users at risk. Special attention will be paid to those drivers who continue to display a total disregard for other users of the road by using hand-held communication and entertainment devices while driving.


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Media advisory, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 10 a.m., Headquarters, lobby, Toronto Police Service kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

May 16, 2017, 2:13 am
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On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the lobby of police headquarters, 40 College Street, Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes will be hosting an event to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Toronto Police Service will be joined by the Honourable Marie-France Lalonde, MPP for Ottawa – Orleans, the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and the Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs to speak on this year's theme:

Project Save & Assist Victims with Education (S.A.V.E.) Program, made possible by funding from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Supporting Police Response to Sexual Violence and Harassment

Project S.A.V.E. is a youth-education program to middle- and high-school students, their families and teachers, on sex-related human-trafficking issues especially those occurring in Toronto schools. It is also a program for comprehensive training to police officers on human-trafficking issues and focuses on victim management to provide better support to victims of sexual violence. This program serves as an innovative, integrated approach to enhancing community safety and to support improved victim/survivor interactions and experiences with police during human-trafficking investigations.

The Toronto Police Service will also be joined by Stephanie Shatilla, Acting Director of Stakeholder Relations and Policy Development at the Ministry of the Status of Women, and community partners involved in the grant; Ryerson University, Covenant House, East Metro Youth Services and Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.


A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.


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Missing girl, Lawrence Avenue East and Meadowvale Road area, Abigail Dormer, 14

May 16, 2017, 5:40 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing girl.

Abigail Dormer, 14, was last seen on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., in the Lawrence Avenue East and Meadowvale Road area.

She is described as 5’3”, 240 lbs., heavy build, black shoulder-length hair, brown eyes.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man, Bloor Street and Ted Rogers Way area, Selim Esen, 43

May 16, 2017, 5:55 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Selim Esen, 43, was last seen on Monday, April 15, 2017, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in the Bloor Street East and Ted Rogers Way area.

He is described as 5’10”, 165 lbs., with medium-length dark-brown hair, beard. He is known to frequent the areas of Church Street and Wellesley Street, and the Kensington Market.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing man, Possibly in the downtown core, Brent Young, 35

May 16, 2017, 6:11 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance locating a missing man.

Brent Young, 35, was last heard from Monday, May 15, 2017, at approximately 10 p.m. His whereabouts are currently unknown, however, he is possibly in downtown Toronto

He is described as white, medium build, shaved bald head, short brown beard.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Media advisory, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 7 p.m., Toronto Region Board of Trade, 77 Adelaide Street West, 50th Annual Police Officer(s) of the Year Awards Presentation

May 16, 2017, 6:36 am
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On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 7 p.m., the Toronto Region Board of Trade will host a gala for the recipients of the 2016 Police Officer(s) of the Month awards at 77 Adelaide Street West.

This award was created by the Board of Trade in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize officers of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer or a group of officers is selected for Police Officer(s) of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.

A total of 23 officers will be honoured for their part in making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. The 2016 Police Officer(s) of the Year award will be announced at the gala.

Platform guests include Ms. Janet De Silva, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade; Mr. Christopher Worth, Chair, Police Officer of the Year Committee; Mr. Andrew Pringle, Chair, Toronto Police Services Board; and Chief Mark Saunders.

The Toronto Region Board of Trade and the Toronto Police Service invite members of the media to attend this ceremony. It is anticipated that the presentations will be made at approximately 8:20 p.m.

For further information regarding this event, please contact Ms. Renée Angco at 416-808-7096 or Corporate Communications at 416-808-7100.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Police Officer of the Year Awards, click here for a look at policing over the past half-century.


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Fatal collision #22/2017, Wilson Heights Boulevard at Wilson Avenue

May 16, 2017, 7:16 am
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On Monday, May 8, 2017, at 6:15 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Wilson Heights Boulevard and Wilson Avenue. Tippet Road is on the south side of Wilson Avenue and Wilson Heights Boulevard is on the north side of Wilson Avenue.

It is reported that:

- a man, 26, was riding a 2001 Honda motorcycle, northbound on Tippet Road approaching Wilson Avenue

- a man, 49, was driving a 2017 Audi Q7, southbound on Wilson Heights Boulevard, attempting to turn left to proceed eastbound on Wilson Avenue

- the vehicles collided in the intersection

The motorcycle rider was taken to hospital where he was pronounced.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Personal injury collision #24/2017, Danforth Road and Barrymore Road

May 16, 2017, 7:45 am
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On Sunday, May 14, 2017, at 10:33 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Danforth Road and Barrymore Road.

It is reported that:

- a man, 18, was attempting to cross Danforth Road, on the north side of Barrymore Road

- a man, 62, was driving a Toyota Rav 4, northbound on Danforth Road, approaching Barrymore Road

- the man was struck by the vehicle as he attempted to cross the road

The 18-year-old man received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Police request assistance with fire investigation, 725 Bathurst Street

May 16, 2017, 8:01 am
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On Monday, May 15, 2017, at 2:37 p.m. the Toronto Police Service and Toronto Fire Services responded to a fire call at Central Tech Stadium, 725 Bathurst Street.

It is reported that:

- a large tarp was engulfed in flames

Toronto Fire Services extinguished the flames.

Police are requesting assistance from anyone who may have been at this location and witnessed the fire, or anyone who may have recorded the fire on a cell phone or any other video recording device, to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Public Safety Alert, Man wanted in Sexual Assault investigation, Felstead Avenue Playground, Felstead Avenue and Greenwood Avenue area

May 16, 2017, 11:49 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a man wanted in a Sexual Assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a woman entered Felstead Avenue Playground

- a man followed her into the playground area

- the man then exposed himself to the woman, at which point she fled

- the man chased her a short distance, then sexually assaulted her

- a bystander, who witnessed the incident, came to the aid of the woman and her attacker fled.

The male suspect is described as 15-25, approximately 5’9”, thin build, clean-shaven, wearing a green plaid-patterned shirt and beige pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.


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Toronto Region Board of Trade announces Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews as 2016 TPS Police Officer of the Year

May 16, 2017, 6:25 pm
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The winner of the 2016 Police Officer of the Year award was announced during the annual reception held this evening at the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

This award was created by the Board of Trade in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize officers of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer or a group of officers is selected for Police Officer(s) of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.

The monthly winners are then re-evaluated by a panel of judges and a winner is chosen to receive the Police Officer(s) of the Year award.

This year, the winner is Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews of Intelligence Services.

He has successfully demonstrated outstanding bravery, professionalism and dedication to duty. The professional manner with which he has conducted himself is worthy of substantial recognition, not only by their peers, but also the Toronto Police Service and the community in which he proudly serves.

On August 8, 2015, a shooting occurred at Muzik club. Two people died.

Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews was working a paid duty when the call came over the radio. He was near Dufferin Street and British Columbia Road, right behind a stopped taxi with a shooting victim inside. He approached the passenger, who had been shot three times and was bleeding profusely. He pulled him out of the vehicle, started applying pressure, dressing the wounds, and called for an ambulance. He got a passerby to assist with first aid, to keep the victim stabilized, awaiting the ambulance.

In the time it took for the ambulance to arrive. Staff Sergeant Matthews was faced with a hostile crowd. He was on his own, in uniform. A woman approached him, yelling at him and punched him in the face. He knew that, if he arrested the woman, the victim he was treating might die. He maintained first aid while he verbally tried to deescalate tensions. The woman left the scene.

He attended the hospital with the victim, covered in the victim’s blood. The victim remained in critical, but stable, condition and survived the shooting.

Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews was also selected as the Police Officer of the Month for August 2016.

Congratulations to this officer and to all the award winners for their continuing efforts to make Toronto a safe city.


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Media advisory, Commercial motor vehicle safety initiative, Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Boulevard, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday, May 18, 2017, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 17, 2017, 1:59 am
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Traffic safety is one of the Toronto Police Service's commitments to its communities. This commercial vehicle safety initiative is one of the ways the Service is working to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

This initiative will be a two-day enforcement campaign, beginning on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 7:30 a.m., and ending on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 3 p.m. This initiative will be held at the Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Boulevard.

This initiative also aims to support the City of Toronto - Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. Vision Zero is a comprehensive five-year (2017-2021) action plan focused on reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto's streets. The plan prioritizes the safety of our most vulnerable road-users through a range of initiatives.

This initiative is in partnership with:

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Peel, Halton, Waterloo, Durham and York Regional Police Services
Ontario Provincial Police
Ministry of Transportation
Ministry of Finance Compliance Branch (Fuels)
Ministry of Environment
Ontario College of Trades
City of Toronto Bylaw Enforcement

Large-truck safety demonstrations will also be available to further educate the public on areas around trucks where collisions/injuries are most likely to occur.


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Homicide #29/2016, Candice Rochelle Bobb, 33, Media advisory, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference

May 17, 2017, 2:14 am
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On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Sergeant Mike Carbone will update the media on the investigation into Homicide #29/2016.

A reward will be offered and family members will be in attendance.

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On Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 10:51 p.m., police responded to a call to attend a hospital regarding a woman who had been shot.

It was reported that:

- four people were in a vehicle in the Jamestown Crescent and John Garland Boulevard area, dropping off one of the occupants

- as the vehicle was stopped on John Garland Boulevard, a person or person(s) began shooting at the vehicle

- the vehicle was shot several times, striking a woman in the back seat

- she was dropped off at a local hospital

- she was five months' pregnant

- her baby was delivered and was transported to a trauma centre

- the woman was later pronounced in hospital

She was identified as Candice Rochelle Bobb, 33, of Malton.

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The news conference will be available on TOC and will be live-streamed.


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Toronto Region Board of Trade names Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews as 2016 TPS Police Officer of the Year

May 17, 2017, 3:31 am
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The winner of the 2016 TPS Police Officer of the Year award was announced, last night, during the annual reception at the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

This award was created by the Board of Trade in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize officers of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer or a group of officers is selected for Police Officer(s) of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.

The monthly winners are then re-evaluated by a panel of judges and a winner is chosen to receive the Police Officer(s) of the Year award.

This year, the winner is Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews of Intelligence Services.

He has successfully demonstrated outstanding bravery, professionalism and dedication to duty. The professional manner with which he has conducted himself is worthy of substantial recognition, not only by their peers, but also the Toronto Police Service and the community in which he proudly serves.

On August 8, 2015, a shooting occurred at Muzik club. Two people died.

Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews was working a paid duty when the call came over the radio. He was near Dufferin Street and British Columbia Road, right behind a stopped taxi with a shooting victim inside. He approached the passenger, who had been shot three times and was bleeding profusely. He pulled him out of the vehicle, started applying pressure, dressing the wounds, and called for an ambulance. He got a passerby to assist with first aid, to keep the victim stabilized, awaiting the ambulance.

In the time it took for the ambulance to arrive. Staff Sergeant Matthews was faced with a hostile crowd. He was on his own, in uniform. A woman approached him, yelling at him and punched him in the face. He knew that, if he arrested the woman, the victim he was treating might die. He maintained first aid while he verbally tried to deescalate tensions. The woman left the scene.

He attended the hospital with the victim, covered in the victim’s blood. The victim remained in critical, but stable, condition and survived the shooting.

Staff Sergeant Joseph Matthews was also selected as the Police Officer of the Month for August 2016.

Congratulations to this officer and to all the award winners for their continuing efforts to make Toronto a safe city.


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Media advisory, Commercial motor vehicle safety initiative, Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Boulevard, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday, May 18, 2017, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 18, 2017, 1:59 am
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Traffic safety is one of the Toronto Police Service's commitments to its communities. This commercial vehicle safety initiative is one of the ways the Service is working to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

This initiative will be a two-day enforcement campaign, beginning on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 7:30 a.m., and ending on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 3 p.m. This initiative will be held at the Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Boulevard.

This initiative also aims to support the City of Toronto - Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. Vision Zero is a comprehensive five-year (2017-2021) action plan focused on reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto's streets. The plan prioritizes the safety of our most vulnerable road-users through a range of initiatives.

This initiative is in partnership with:

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Peel, Halton, Waterloo, Durham and York Regional Police Services
Ontario Provincial Police
Ministry of Transportation
Ministry of Finance Compliance Branch (Fuels)
Ministry of Environment
Ontario College of Trades
City of Toronto Bylaw Enforcement

Large-truck safety demonstrations will also be available to further educate the public on areas around trucks where collisions/injuries are most likely to occur.


For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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