With the assistance of a dedicated group of community partners, the Toronto Police Service has launched the first video in its Know Your Rights campaign. The video, produced in partnership with Konvo Media, explains a person’s rights and a police officer’s responsibilities during various interactions.
"Positive interactions between the police and the public are critical to enhancing trust and accountability," said Chief of Police Jim Ramer. "This is achieved when everybody feels they can speak to police officers but, for some, this is not part of their lived experience."
Since 2012, the Toronto Police Service has worked collaboratively with the community on the Police and Community Engagement Review, also known as PACER, to review procedures and practices relating to interactions between police officers and members of the community.
In 2020, with the 81 recommendations contained in the Toronto Police Services Board report on police reform, Chief Ramer reconstituted the committee into PACER 2.0, to provide advice, support, and hold the Service accountable throughout implementation.
The PACER 2.0 Committee, co-chaired by Superintendent Stacy Clarke and Audrey Campbell (Jamaican Canadian Association), is comprised of both officers and civilian members including Acting Deputy Chief Myron Demkiw, Superintendent Pauline Gray, Inspector Kelly Skinner, Yvette Blackburn (Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, GJDC – Canadian Representative), Jennifer Chambers (Executive Director, Empowerment Council), Dave D’Oyen, Stephen Linton, Stephen McCammon (Legal Counsel, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario), John O’Dell and Knia Singh (Principal Lawyer, Ma’at Legal Services).
Under the leadership of co-chairs Inspector Skinner and Mr. Singh, a sub-committee was formed with Ms. Blackburn, Ms. Chambers, Mr. Linton, and Mr. McCammon, with a focus to deliver a Know Your Rights campaign.
"The street check regulation and the ban on carding were important first steps in addressing racial profiling but it is still so important for everyone, especially young people, to understand what their rights are when approached by police officers," said Mr. Singh. "These interactions work out better when both sides are informed and respectful."
The video is the first phase of the Service’s ongoing commitment to working with PACER 2.0, young people, and other community organizations on future campaigns that reflect community concerns and speak to a variety of lived experiences and interactions between the public and police officers.
View the Know Your Rights video and visit the Know Your Rights webpage for more information.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
"Positive interactions between the police and the public are critical to enhancing trust and accountability," said Chief of Police Jim Ramer. "This is achieved when everybody feels they can speak to police officers but, for some, this is not part of their lived experience."
Since 2012, the Toronto Police Service has worked collaboratively with the community on the Police and Community Engagement Review, also known as PACER, to review procedures and practices relating to interactions between police officers and members of the community.
In 2020, with the 81 recommendations contained in the Toronto Police Services Board report on police reform, Chief Ramer reconstituted the committee into PACER 2.0, to provide advice, support, and hold the Service accountable throughout implementation.
The PACER 2.0 Committee, co-chaired by Superintendent Stacy Clarke and Audrey Campbell (Jamaican Canadian Association), is comprised of both officers and civilian members including Acting Deputy Chief Myron Demkiw, Superintendent Pauline Gray, Inspector Kelly Skinner, Yvette Blackburn (Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, GJDC – Canadian Representative), Jennifer Chambers (Executive Director, Empowerment Council), Dave D’Oyen, Stephen Linton, Stephen McCammon (Legal Counsel, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario), John O’Dell and Knia Singh (Principal Lawyer, Ma’at Legal Services).
Under the leadership of co-chairs Inspector Skinner and Mr. Singh, a sub-committee was formed with Ms. Blackburn, Ms. Chambers, Mr. Linton, and Mr. McCammon, with a focus to deliver a Know Your Rights campaign.
"The street check regulation and the ban on carding were important first steps in addressing racial profiling but it is still so important for everyone, especially young people, to understand what their rights are when approached by police officers," said Mr. Singh. "These interactions work out better when both sides are informed and respectful."
The video is the first phase of the Service’s ongoing commitment to working with PACER 2.0, young people, and other community organizations on future campaigns that reflect community concerns and speak to a variety of lived experiences and interactions between the public and police officers.
View the Know Your Rights video and visit the Know Your Rights webpage for more information.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.