"News that seven Toronto police officers have been swept up in a corruption probe involving a conspiracy to kill a corrections official has sparked questions about public trust in police with Mayor Olivia Chow saying Chief Myron Demkiw will have to "earn" back the trust of residents. Chow did not hold back when asked about the investigation at an unrelated event Thursday afternoon, saying police officers found guilty of committing any crimes deserve to be thrown in jail."
"results of the months-long investigation led by York Regional Police were announced Thursday morning, with the officers' charges range from conspiracy to commit murder to drug trafficking. The investigation also saw 19 civilians arrested on varying charges. This is a deeply disappointing and sad day for policing, said York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween. The sentiment was echoed by Demkiw, who spoke at the news conference alongside MacSween. "Corruption has no place in policing, Demkiw said. It strikes at the trust people place in us.""
Seven Toronto police officers were charged in a corruption probe tied to a conspiracy to kill a corrections official. Charges range from conspiracy to commit murder to drug trafficking, and the investigation led to 19 civilians being arrested on varying charges. Officials characterized the day as deeply disappointing for policing and said corruption strikes at public trust. Calls were made for criminal officers to be removed and punished, and a commitment was stated to pursue the investigation thoroughly and leave "no stone unturned." Concerns about police integrity and public safety were raised.
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