Work is already underway in response to corruption probe, Toronto police chief says | CBC News

"This is a pivotal moment for us at the Toronto Police Service, and we promise our members and members of the public that our response will be swift, clear-eyed and decisive. The anti-corruption project will work on the same five areas that Demkiw and Toronto police board chair Shelley Carroll asked Ontario's inspector general of policing to investigate last month."

"Toronto police say seven of their officers, along with one retired officer, have been arrested as part of an organized crime investigation, with charges ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to drug trafficking. Both projects are expected to operate for a minimum of two years and will be staffed by small, full-time teams made up of uniform and/or civilian members of the service."

"The five areas are: Supervision and span of control. Screening and vetting in the force. Access to police databases and information systems. Evidence and property management practices. Substance abuse and fitness for duty. The other project, called One TPS, will reinforce ethical behaviours across all ranks and roles in the force and strengthen professional culture."

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced two major initiatives at the police board's first meeting following a corruption investigation that resulted in charges against seven officers and one retired officer. The anti-corruption project addresses five critical areas: supervision and span of control, screening and vetting, database access, evidence management, and substance abuse protocols. The second initiative, called One TPS, focuses on reinforcing ethical behaviors and professional culture through five work streams including shared purpose, member engagement, core values, leadership alignment, and culture initiatives. Both projects will operate for a minimum of two years with dedicated full-time teams comprising uniform and civilian members.

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