"We are asking everyone who plans to attend, whether they are participating in the event or protesting it, to do so lawfully and respectfully. Any reported incident will be investigated. It's important to remember that charges do not have to be immediate. Evidence gathered during or after an event can lead to charges being laid hours, days or even weeks later."
"Police will be present to help reduce tensions and support a safe environment where people can express their views peacefully and lawfully. Police are aware of concerns about the possibility of confrontation between groups with opposing views, and officers will monitor the event closely and deploy resources as needed."
"Anyone who engages in violence or obstructs police can expect that the law will be enforced swiftly and decisively. Officers will also be monitoring the demonstration for incidents involving hate speech and signage, hate-motivated crimes or the display of symbols associated with groups designated by the federal government as terrorist organizations."
Toronto police plan enhanced presence at a Saturday Al-Quds Day rally outside the U.S. consulate, expecting up to 3,000 or more attendees. Emergency management Superintendent Craig Young stated police will support a safe environment for peaceful lawful expression while monitoring for violence, hate speech, hate-motivated crimes, and terrorist organization symbols. The rally, organized as a show of support for Palestine, also calls for no war in Iran and Lebanon. Police heightened vigilance follows recent shootings at three synagogues and the U.S. consulate. Officers will closely monitor potential confrontations between opposing groups and enforce laws swiftly against violence, obstruction, or hate incidents, with charges potentially laid days or weeks after the event.
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