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Toronto corruption case may be high-profile test of Ontario's new police oversight
Ontario's inspector general may launch a systemic probe into corruption involving eight Toronto officers amid allegations including bribery and conspiracy, testing new police oversight powers.
- On Thursday, the inspector general for policing was asked to investigate after eight current and retired Toronto officers were charged in a York regional police probe, at the request of Toronto's police chief and the Toronto Police Services Board chair.
- The inspector general post, created by Ontario's 2019 policing bill, received full investigatory powers in April 2024, and the inspector general only began publicly releasing decisions less than two months ago.
- York regional police's investigation alleges bribery, conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking, with accused officers leaking information to organized crime; the trial could take years to resolve.
- Premier Doug Ford affirmed his "unwavering" support for police while saying any "bad actors" would be held accountable, as calls for an independent judicial inquiry from the Ontario Liberals emerged and the inspector general's office said it is "actively considering this request."
- Experts warned that systemic problems in the police service may exist, as Roach said `It really raises the question that this may not necessarily just be bad apples, there may be some more deeper problems in the police service,' and emphasized civilian-led investigation is necessary.
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Ontario police oversight body gears up for high-profile test in wake of Toronto corruption probe
A police oversight body in Ontario could be soon faced with the most high-profile test of its newly vested powers as it considers launching an investigation into alleged Toronto police corruption.
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The Toronto StarToronto corruption case may be high-profile test of Ontario’s new police oversight
TORONTO - A police oversight body in Ontario could be soon faced with the most high-profile test of its newly vested powers as it considers launching an investigation into alleged Toronto police corruption.
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Toronto corruption case may be high-profile test of Ontario's new police oversight
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