Introduc on ...... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto ...... 2 Welcome Le er, Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Toronto Police Services Board ...... 3 Welcome Le er, Chief William Blair, Toronto Police Service ...... 4 Toronto Police Service Mission Statement ...... 5 Toronto Police Service Ranking Structure ...... 6 Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Toronto Police Services Board ...... 7 Chief William Blair, Toronto Police Service ...... 8 Deputy Chief Michael Federico, Toronto Police Service ...... 9 Deputy Chief Peter Sloly, Toronto Police Service ...... 10 Deputy Chief Mark Saunders, Toronto Police Service ...... 11 Chief Administra ve Officer (CEO) Tony Veneziano, Toronto Police Service ...... 12
2005 - Looking Back ...... 13 2006 - Looking Back ...... 14 / 15 Youth in Policing Ini a ve (YIPI) ...... 16 2007 - Looking Back ...... 17 / 18 Organiza on of Calypso Performing Ar stes OCPA ...... 19 / 20 2008 - Looking Back ...... 21 / 22 2009 - Looking Back ...... 23 - 25 ProAc on Cops & Kids ...... 26 Auxiliary Program ...... 27 Caribbean Vibra on remembers Roye e Bap st / Elaine Shepherd ...... 28 2010 - Looking Back ...... 29 - 31 Richard Gosling, Children’s breakfast Clubs ...... 32
Procter’s Cartage Limited ...... 33
Seneca College ...... 34
The Carpenters Union & OCAD University ...... 35
Toronto Police Service Community Consulta ve Commi ees ...... 36
2011 - Looking Back ...... 37 - 41
DJ, Sergeant Chris Gordon ...... 42
2012 - Looking Back ...... 43 - 47
Diversity Management / Divisional Policing Support Unit / 33 Division ...... 48
G98.7, Fitzroy Gordon ...... 49 - 50
G98.7, Red & Christopher Michaels / Belinda Brady ...... 51
Community Crisis Response Program ...... 52
The Art of Costume Design ...... 53 / 54
Diversity / Crime Stoppers...... 55
Toronto Police Service ...... 56
Thought of the Day ...... 57 Pierre Ellio Trudeau, Quote ...... 58 Acknowledgements ...... 59 Caribbean Carnival Toronto began as the Caribbean Carnival Toronto is one of dream of a group of enthusias c individuals Canada’s major tourist a rac ons, with an from diverse backgrounds, but with a es mated one million par cipants annually. common West Indian heritage. Their dream It is more than just a party. It is the break- was the construc on of a monument of ing down of the ar ficial barriers of society, goodwill, a confirma on of Caribbean culture celebra ng literal and spiritual emancipa- and a statement of belonging to their on. adopted land, Canada. Over the years, Caribbean Carnival Toronto This dream was forged in the heady days of has welcomed the fes val tradi ons of 1967, when Canada was celebra ng its members of many communi es that are Centennial and the West Indian community now present in Toronto. Its potent was asked to make a contribu on which message for the rest of the world will would enhance the celebra ons of Expo ’67. con nue to spread for genera ons to come. It took the form of a colourful parade down Yonge Street. It was spontaneous, exuberant and a lot of fun. It was one of the first grand public statements of the West Indian presence within Canada.
1 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL TORONTO
Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto is an expression of Toronto's mul cultural and mul racial society. An
increasing number of a endees and par cipants come Sco abank Caribbean Carnival from the USA and overseas. The events are planned Toronto is an exci ng three week cultural explosion of months in advance. The costumes and mas band displays Caribbean music, cuisine, and revelry, as well as visual are elaborate and oh so delicately worn and designed for and performing arts. In its 46th year, it has become a movement. Every move they make is a breathtaking major interna onal event and the largest cultural fes val spectrum of colours that is best reflected in the King and of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an interna on- Queen Showcase on Parade Day. al cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto This year, Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto season and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with is des ned to be six (6) weeks culmina ng in the the pulsa ng rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, pinnacle of Parade Day on the Lakeshore with a Reggae, Hip Hop, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. kaleidoscope of music, colourful costumes, theatrical This colourful exhibi on and display of genius is truly a mas band displays, steel bands bea ng intricate musical panorama that is certain to bring a pleasing orchestra ons coupled with mouth watering feasts of smile to the ancestral tans of Pan and Calypso music. Caribbean cuisine and delicacies.
Visit: www.toronotcaribbeancarnival.com (19 Waterman Ave., Suite 200, Toronto ON M4B 1Y2, T:416-391-5608, F: 416-391-5693)
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Toronto Police Services Board 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2J3 (416) 808-8080 FAX (416) 808-8082 www.tpsb.ca
Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival July 25, 2013 Message from Chair Alok Mukherjee
On behalf of the Toronto Police Services Board, I am delighted to welcome you to this year’s Sco abank Caribbean Carnival. This is a major interna onal event and its arrival is always an exci ng me for the residents of our city.
The Toronto Police Services Board has been an enthusias c supporter of this lively and important event since its incep on. And our Service is not only commi ed to a safe and joyous celebra on, it is also a very ac ve par cipant! The Service’s par cipa on includes a colourful and dynamic float in the Carnival’s parade, as well as numerous and varied celebra ons that take place at our local divisions across the city.
This fes val is, first and foremost, a celebra on of the cultural heritage of people from the Caribbean. But it is also a celebra on of our wonderful diversity, of the vitality, the richness and the colorfulness of the kaleidoscope that is our city and our country today. We take pride in the fact that Canada is a global community of diverse peoples, languages, religions and cultures. Our great diversity helps us to build a strong na on that is the envy of the world.
For our Board and our Service, diversity is also a key component of effec ve law enforcement. We reflect upon our past, engage our communi es in open dialogue, listen and accept feedback, and work to implement necessary changes. Recogni on and promo on of diversity is and always will be one of our top organiza onal priori es as we strive to make the Toronto Police Service truly reflec ve of the City of Toronto.
My personal best wishes to all of you as you join together in celebra ng the Sco abank Caribbean Carnival. Enjoy the music, enjoy the dancing and above all, enjoy the spirit of unity and harmony that this celebra on symbolizes!
Best Wishes,
Alok Mukherjee Chair Toronto Police Services Board
3 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 Toronto Police Service 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2J3 (416) 808-2222 FAX (416) 808-8202 Website: www.TorontoPolice.on.ca
Message from the Chief of Police
On behalf of the men and women of the Toronto Police Service, I would like to extend gree ngs to everyone a ending the Caribbean Carnival Kick-Off Ceremony.
As the largest Caribbean fes val in North America, this celebra on of Caribbean culture, now in its 46th year, is world-renowned for its breathtaking costumes, energizing music, and tremendous displays.
This year’s Carnival theme will feature events such as the Junior Carnival, the Calypso Monarch Finals, the King and Queen Show, Pan Alive, the Annual Gala, and of course, the highlight: the Parade. These fes vi es are a reflec on of Toronto’s mul cultural and mul racial society, and the City of Toronto is proud to host the Caribbean Carnival which is enjoyed by people of all ages, and a racts visitors from across Canada, the United Stares, the Caribbean, and all over the world.
Congratula ons to the Organizing Commi ee for providing us with yet another memorable fes val, and best wishes to all of the par cipants!
Sincerely,
William Blair, C.O.M. Chief of Police
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Mission Statement
We are dedicated to delivering police services in partnership with our community to keep Toronto the best and safest place to be.
Core Values
Honesty Reliability We are truthful and open in our interac ons We are conscien ous, professional, responsible, with each other and with members of our and dependable in our dealings with each other communi es. and our communi es.
Integrity Team Work We are honourable, trustworthy, and strive to We work together within the Service and with do what is right. members of our communi es to achieve our goals, making use of diverse skills, abili es, Fairness roles, and views. We treat everyone in an impar al, equitable, sensi ve, and ethical manner. Posi ve A tude We strive to bring posi ve and construc ve Respect influences to our dealings with each other and We value ourselves, each other, and all our communi es. members of our communi es, showing understanding and apprecia on for our similari es and differences.
5 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Ranking Structure
Chief of Police Deputy Chief Staff Staff Superintendent Inspector Superintendent Inspector
Senior Officer
Other Ranks Staff Sergeant Sergeant Police Constable
William Blair, Chief of Police
Deputy Chief Deputy Chief Deputy Chief Chief Administra ve Officer Michael Federico Mark Saunders Peter Sloly Tony Veneziano Corporate Command Specialized Opera ons Divisional Policing Administra ve Command Command Command
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INTRODUCTION Every year the Toronto Police Services Board (Board) has As part of the Service’s strategy to effec vely meet the been providing financial support for the Toronto Police requirements of the community it serves, the Service Service’s Caribbean Carnival Toronto Kick-off and their con nues to create avenues to engage our community. par cipa on in the annual Parade. Board funding is Re fl ec ng on the diverse and evolving communi es crucial, and has allowed the Toronto Police Service con nues through partnerships and inclusive (Service) to be a proud supporter of the Caribbean organiza onal change. As our city increases in diversity, community and their various ini a ves during the it is important that the Service acquire the skills, tools fes val’s celebra ons. and cultural competencies to build and maintain trus ng and respec ul partnerships with every community.
When we say our iden ty is building diversity, we are relying on the work we have put in over the years, Toronto is currently one of the world’s most culturally reflec ng on our past and drawing on the successes diverse ci es in the world. The Board and the Service, and resolving to change the failings. The Board and both recognize that community engagement provides an the Service take to heart that diversity is a key opportunity for growth and innova on within our ever component to effec ve law enforcement. How do growing mul cultural/mul genera onal society. These they do this in such a large organiza on? They reflect values con nue to be integrated into all aspects of upon their past; engage their communi es in open policing, which is done through various programs, dialogue; they listen and accept the feedback from ini a ves, partnering externally and internally on that dialogue and then proceed to implement diversity and inclusion ini a ves. changes. Diversity is and always will be one of their
top organiza onal priori es as they strive to make the
Service more inclusive of the City of Toronto.
DR. ALOK MUKHERJEE, CHAIR TORONTO POLICE SERIVCES BOARD
Dr. Alok Mukherjee has been Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board since September 2005. He is the President of the Canadian Associa on of Police Services Boards and is Past President of the Ontario Associa on of Police Boards. Dr. Mukherjee is ac vely involved in efforts to promote community-based policing under civilian oversight, provincially and na onally. He is frequently called upon to speak on policing issues to a variety of audiences. He brings a unique perspec ve to law enforcement issues from his experiences in a highly mul cultural and mul racial environment.
Dr. Mukherjee has worked as an educator and a consultant. He has wri en extensively on a variety of areas including diversity and inclusivity, employment equity for racially visible and aboriginal people, and an -racist educa on.
Dr. Mukherjee has held several public appointments, including membership on the Toronto District School Board, “Safe and Compassionate School Taskforce” and the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services, and has served as Vice Chair and Ac ng Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Dr. Mukherjee has received several awards for his volunteer ac vi es.
7 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Chief William Blair
Resource Management. As Chief of Canada’s largest municipal police service, Chief Blair has taken a leadership role in Provincial, Na onal and WILLIAM BLAIR Interna onal policing realms. CHIEF OF POLICE Chief Blair is a member of the Ontario Associa on of Chiefs TORONTO POLICE SERVICE of Police (OACP) and previously served as President. He is a member of the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario
(CISO) Governing Body Execu ve, and a member of the Execu ve Commi ee for the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU). Chief William Blair was appointed Chief of the Toronto Chief Blair is a member of the Canadian Associa on of Police Service on April 26, 2005. The Toronto Police Chiefs of Police (CACP), and has previously served as Service employs over 5,500 police officers and 2,200 President. He has previously served as Co-Chair of the CACP civilian employees, is the largest municipal police service Counter-Terrorism and Na onal Security Commi ee and the in Canada and one of the largest in North America. The Organized Crime Commi ee. He is a member of the City of Toronto is a vibrant city covering 636 square Na onal Coordina ng Commi ee for Organized Crime and a kilometres with a diverse popula on of more than member of the Execu ve Commi ee for Criminal 2,600,000 people. Intelligence Service Canada (CISC). He is also a Member At Large on the Board of Directors of the Police Execu ve Chief Blair started his 30-plus year policing career as a Research Founda on (PERF). He is the Chair of the Public beat officer in downtown Toronto, and con nued with Safety Emergency Preparedness Canada Audit Commi ee. assignments in drug enforcement, organized crime units, and major criminal inves ga ons. Promoted to the senior Chief Blair is a member of the Interna onal Associa on of ranks of the Service, his pos ngs included Divisional Chiefs of Police (IACP) and has served on the Execu ve Commander, Community Policing Programs, and Detec ve Commi ee and is also a member of the Major City Chiefs Opera ons, responsible for all specialized inves ga ve Associa on (MCC), currently serving as the Second Vice units including the Homicide Squad, Hold-Up Squad, Sex President on the Board of Directors. Crimes Unit, Fraud Squad, Forensic Iden fica ons Chief Blair is very ac ve in community organiza ons and Services, Intelligence Services, and Organized Crime served from 2008 to 2010 as the Chair of the United Way Enforcement, including the Guns and Gangs Unit, and the Public Sector Campaign. He is a member of the Patron’s Repeat Offender Program. Council for Community Living Toronto, a member of the As Toronto’s Chief of Police, he has overseen the Honorary Advisory Commi ee for the Scadding Court development of the Toronto An -Violence Interven on Community Centre and an Honorary Member of Scouts Strategy (TAVIS) to combat violent crime. Rapid response Canada. He is Vice-Patron of the Good Neighbours’ Club, a teams are deployed to at-risk neighbourhoods to enhance Day Centre for older, homeless and unemployed men, enforcement and support local policing ini a ves while Honorary Governor of the Canadian Corps of promo ng the role of Community Response Units and the Commissionaires and recipient of the 2011 Beth Sholom ‘neighbourhood police officer’. Humanitarian Award. In March 2012, he was presented with the Canadian Diversity Leadership Award by the Chief Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Diversity Business Network. University of Toronto with dual disciplines of Economics and Criminology (1981), a Cer ficate in Law Enforcement In recogni on of his many contribu ons to the policing Administra on from the University of Toronto (1983) and profession, Chief Blair was named an Officer of the Order of a Cer ficate in Criminal Jus ce from the University of Merit of the Police Forces in 2007. He is also a member of Virginia (1990). He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of the Most Venerable Order of St. John and has been awarded Inves ga on Na onal Academy (1990), the Police Leader- the Police Exemplary Service Medal with Thirty Year Bar. In ship Program of the University of Toronto, Rotman School May 2012, he was appointed Commander of the Order of of Business Management (2002) and the Na onal Merit of the Police Forces. Execu ve Ins tute (2006). Policing has been a vital part of Chief Blair’s family for Chief Blair lectures at the University of Toronto and at the genera ons. He has grown up with the history, tradi ons Rotman School of Management. He has also taught and culture of the Toronto Police Service and, as a life-long courses at Seneca College on Drug Inves ga on resident of Toronto, is proud and honoured to serve the Techniques, Organiza onal Behaviour and Human people of Toronto as their Chief of Police.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 8 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Deputy Chief Michael Federico
DEPUTY CHIEF MICHAEL FEDERICO TORONTO POLICE SERVICE CORPORATE COMMAND
Deputy Chief Federico has served over 40 years with In addi on to his regular police du es, Deputy Chief the Toronto Police Service and is currently in charge of Federico is the Vice Chair of the Na onal Joint Corporate Command which is comprised of four core Commi ee of Senior Jus ce Officials (NJC) who are func ons: Human Resource Management (responsible dedicated to improving the effec veness of the criminal for recruitment, training, labour rela ons and diversity jus ce system. He is the President of the Board of management); Corporate Services (responsible for Directors of the Vitanova Founda on, a community policy research and planning, informa on and records based substance abuse treatment centre, and is the management, property and evidence management and Service’s champion of the Canadian Cancer Society - video services; Professional Standards (responsible for Cops for Cancer. He is also a past president of the risk management, conduct inves ga ons, and legal Toronto Police Service Senior Officers’ Associa on. services) and Corporate Communica ons (response for Deputy Chief Federico holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in media and issues management. Jus ce Studies from the University of Guelph. He is a Prior to his promo on to Deputy Chief of Police, he graduate of the FBI Na onal Academy, the University of held the rank of Staff Superintendent and was assigned Toronto’s Rotman School of Management - Police Lead- to lead various areas within the Toronto Police Service, ership Program, and the Execu ve Development Course, including not only Professional Standards and Human and the Senior Police Administra on Course of the Resource Development, but also Central Field Canadian Police College. He also holds a Cer ficate of Command, which consists of 9 police divisions and over Management from the University of Virginia and he is a 2,000 members providing a full range of policing recipient of the Vice Provost Award for Academic services to Toronto’s central downtown district. He has Excellence from the University of Guelph-Humber. He is previously commanded uniform and inves ga ve units also a faculty scholar of the Department of Sociology at and has served as the senior inves ga ve advisor to the the University of Toronto. Ontario Civilian Police Commission, the government Deputy Chief Federico is a Member of the Order of Merit agency responsible for police oversight in the province of Canada and a recipient of the Police Exemplary Service of Ontario. Medal.
9 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Deputy Chief Peter Sloly
Marine Unit, Mounted & Police Dog Services, Communica on Services, Court Services, Parking Enforce- DEPUTY CHIEF PETER SLOLY ment Unit, Public Safety & Emergency Management, Central TORONTO POLICE SERVICE Paid Duty Office and the Special Constables Program. Peter DIVISIONAL POLICING Sloly also oversaw Staff Planning & Community Mobiliza on COMMAND which included the following units: Employment, Training & Educa on, Staff Planning, Diversity Management and Community Mobiliza on. Peter Sloly was the Unit Commander of 55 Division, 53 th Division and Corporate Communica ons and held senior Deputy Chief Peter Sloly is in his 25 year with the Toronto manager posi ons at 31 Division, 52 Division and Duty Police Service. Prior to his policing career he played Opera ons. He has worked in Community Response, Major professional soccer and was a member of the Canadian Crime, Youth Bureau and Public Order. In 2001-2002, He Na onal Soccer Team. He has a Criminal Jus ce Educa on par cipated in the following interna onal policing programs; Cer ficate from the University of Virginia, Incident Pearls in Policing, Lithuania Development Mission and the Command System Cer fica on from the Jus ce Ins tute of United Na ons Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo where he Bri sh Columbia, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from was a Command Staff Officer and Canadian Con ngent McMaster University and a Masters in Business Commander for over 100 Canadian police officers in mission. Administra on from York University’s Schulich School of Business. He is a graduate of the FBI Na onal Academy Peter Sloly has been a member of the Ontario Associa on of and the University of Toronto Rotman Police Execu ve Chiefs of Police, the Canadian Associa on of Chiefs of Police, Leadership Program. the Interna onal Associa on of Chiefs of Police, the FBI Na onal Academy Associates, the Police Execu ve Research Peter Sloly has authored ar cles for several police and Forum, the TPS Military Veterans Associa on and the jus ce magazines on community mobiliza on, crime Associa on of Black Law Enforcement Officers. He has also preven on, emergency management and social media. He served on the following Boards/Councils; Spirit of the was an adjunct Professor at the University of People, Black Business & Professional Associa on’s Na onal Guelph-Humber and a guest lecturer at the Ontario Police Scholarship Founda on, Merry Go Round – Kids Cops & College. He is also a member of the Police Execu ve Computers, Covenant House, Herb Carnegie Future Aces Research Founda on and the Canadian Police College Board, Ontario Science Centre, Youth Challenge Fund, Advisory Board. Greater Toronto Civic Ac on Alliance and the TDSB Elkhorn Peter Sloly is in charge of Divisional Policing Command Public School Parent’s Council. (DPC) which has 4,084 police officers, 221 civilian members Peter Sloly has received the following awards/medals: and a budget of $447 million. DPC includes the 17 Police Divisions, the Divisional Police Support Unit as well as being the Execu ve Sponsor for the $25 million IT x Member of the Order of Merit – Police Forces Opera ng System capital project, IRIS. x Planet Africa “Changing Lives” Award Peter Sloly’s previous assignment was in charge of x United Na ons & Canadian Peacekeeping Medals Execu ve Command, which had over 400 civilian and uniform staff along with an opera ng budget of over $31 x African Canadian Achievement Award million and included the following units; Professional x Police Exemplary Service Medal Standards Inves ga ve Unit, Professional Standard Risk Management Unit, Legal Services, Corporate Communica- x Harry Jerome Award ons, Corporate Planning, Records Management, Property x Soccer Hall of Fame “Brian Budd” Award & Evidence Management Unit, Audit & Quality Assurance and the Video Services Unit. x Bob Marley Day Award Peter Sloly was in charge of Opera onal Services with 1,890 x Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal staff and an opera ng budget of $162 million which included x Ontario Volunteer Sector Service Award the following units: Emergency Task Force, Traffic Services,
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 10 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Deputy Chief Mark Saunders
DEPUTY CHIEF
MARK SAUNDERS
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE SPECIALIZED OPERATIONS COMMAND
Deputy Chief Mark Saunders is in his 30th year with being a Canadian Police College cer fied Chief Hostage the Toronto Police Service and is currently in charge Nego ator. Deputy Chief Saunders is commi ed to of Specialized Opera ons Command. con nuous, higher learning, and is furthering his educa onal studies as he is currently comple ng both a Prior to his promo on, he held the rank of Jus ce Studies Bachelor of Arts degree at Guelph Superintendent of 12 Division in the city’s west end. Humber University and courses at the University of Before that, he was the Unit Commander of the Toronto. Homicide Squad, which is the largest of its kind in Canada. Deputy Chief Saunders has also served in and Deputy Chief Saunders is highly commi ed to has extensive inves ga ve experience in the community service and involvement and serves as the Professional Standards Unit, Urban Street Gang Unit, co-chair of the Black Community Consulta ve Intelligence, Drug Squad, Emergency Task Force and Commi ee. In addi on, he is a United Way Leadership Divisional Policing. Member.
As Deputy Chief of Specialized Opera ons Command, Deputy Chief Saunders is a life-long resident of Toronto he oversees 1,258 police officers, 1,037 civilian and is proudly raising his family here. Deputy Chief members and manages a budget of $240 million. Saunders con nues his personal commitment to provide Specialized Opera ons Command is comprised of inclusive, unbiased policing in order to foster and various inves ga ve squads, and some of the Toronto enhance the cri cally important rela onship between Police Service’s most cri cally important units, which the Toronto Police Service and the communi es he support Divisional Policing Command and work hand serves.
in hand with municipal, provincial and federal Deputy Chief Saunders is the recipient of the Queen agencies. Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Deputy Chief Saunders holds a diploma from Humber Community Contribu ons, the Police Exemplary Service College, an Incident Command System Cer ficate from Medal and the Black History Month Community Award. the Jus ce Ins tute of Bri sh Columbia, as well as
11 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - CEO Tony Veneziano
TONY VENEZIANO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
Tony Veneziano was appointed Chief Administra ve Health; the City of Toronto’s procurement process; the Officer of the Toronto Police Service on December 12, Toronto Police Helicopter Evalua on project; and 2005. He is responsible for Informa on Technology numerous contract management audits. Tony also Services for the Toronto Police Service. Tony is in managed various forensic inves ga ons at the City, and charge of the Informa on Technology Services Unit as oversaw the implementa on of the City of Toronto’s well as Finance and Administra on Unit, which fraud and waste hotline - the first hotline of its kind in includes fleet opera ons, facili es management, Canada. procurement, payroll and accoun ng services. The Tony is a member of the Ontario Associa on of Chiefs of Audit and Quality Assurance func on also reports to Police, the Canadian Associa on of Chiefs of Police and him, and he oversees the Service’s annual the Interna onal Associa on of Chiefs of Police. He is an opera ng and capital budget processes. Execu ve member on the Board of Directors of the Tony holds a Cer fied General Accountant designa on. Children’s Aid Society of Toronto serving on their Audit Prior to joining the Toronto Police Service, Tony was and Risk/Finance Commi ee and the Real Estate with the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Commi ee. and current City of Toronto for 20 years, where he Tony is also the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth moved up progressively through the organiza ons. In Diamond Jubilee Medal for his outstanding contribu ons his last posi on at the City of Toronto he was a to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto. member of the City’s senior management team and, as the Director, Internal Audit, reported directly to the Tony is experienced in dealing with highly sensi ve and City Manager. He also worked as a Director in the City complex issues, and is a results-oriented and proac ve Auditor General’s Office, repor ng directly to the manager. He has promoted con nuous improvement Auditor General. and value for money thinking across the Toronto Police Service; and has led the movement towards the effec ve While with the City of Toronto, Tony oversaw the management of people, projects, contracts and assets. comple on of a number of reviews that resulted in Tony exemplifies high ethical standards, and ac vely significant cost savings and revenue enhancements, reinforces the importance of transparency, integrity, improved opera onal effec veness and mi ga on of accountability and fiscal responsibility in carrying out his risks in the organiza on. Examples of reviews responsibili es with the Toronto Police Service. completed include: the Toronto Police Service’s Handling of the Public Complaints Process; the food safety and tuberculosis programs in Toronto Public
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In 2005, Chair Dr. Alok Mukherjee and Chief William Blair welcomed special guests: the Honourable Jean Augus ne, the Honourable Monte Kwinter, Councillor Joe Mihevc, Rick Gosling, Jamaal Magloire and John Kam, with entertainment by Foluke Akinremi, Jessee Ketchum and Hameed “the Pan Piper” Shaqq. Master of Ceremonies was Carol Charles from CTV.
13 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - 2006
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In 2006, the Kick-off special guests included: the Honourable David Miller, the Honourable Mary-Anne Chambers-Minister of Children and Youth Services, Bas Balkissoon - Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community Safety and Correc onal Services, John O’Dell and Rick Gosling.
Entertainment was provided by the Caribbean Dance Theatre, Hammel Shaqq “The Pan Piper” and La Tisha O ley. Master of Ceremonies was Sandra Whi ng. Chair Dr. Alok Mukherjee and Ac ng Chief of Police Tony Warr provided the welcome speech.
Deputy Chief Keith Forde and Deputy Chief Tony Warr walk the Caribbean Carnival Parade Route with the Toronto Police Service Float.
15 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Youth In Policing Program
On February 14, 2006, Minister Mary Anne Chambers, Ministry of Children and Youth Services announced that the Ontario Government would be funding various youth opportunity ini a ves, as part of the government’s new strategy to address the growing needs of our youth. Part of that strategy was to create a partnership with the Toronto Police Services Board, the Toronto Police Service, and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to hire 100 youth for the summer. The Youth in Policing Ini a ve (YIPI) is a partnership between these three agencies to create a meaningful work experience for youth. This summer employment ini a ve focuses on youth between the ages of 14 -17 years old residing in priority neighbourhoods within the City of Toronto. The aim of the Youth in Policing Ini a ve is to promote youth par cipa on and exposure to the work environment through diverse, educa onal, and produc ve work assignments. This program also enhances the link between the police and the neighbourhoods we serve. This ini a ve gives young people an opportunity to develop job skills while fostering posi ve community partnerships.
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The Toronto Police Service’s float has always been a part of the parade and highlights the diversity of our city and our organiza on.
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Chief William Blair never misses an opportunity to celebrate diversity in Toronto.
Even today, he is s ll out mee ng and gree ng people within the community.
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The Organiza on of Calypso Performing Ar stes The Calypso Monarch Compe on takes place in July (OCPA) was founded in 1981 by a group of individuals a er the music series and culminates with “Kaiso interested in developing the Calypso art form in 365 ” concert presenta on, where nine finalists each Canada. Calypso is a rich oral musical tradi on that perform two original songs. The compe on serves plays an integral role in defining the ar s c aesthe c to establish standards for the art form, to promote of Caribbean people. The group was incorporated in excellence and to maintain public interest and 1992 with the mandate: support of this unique musical tradi on in Canada. (A) To promote the Calypso art form OCPA’s general membership consists of crea ve and (B) To produce and present lectures, concerts, performing ar sts, as well as individuals who are classes and seminars in Calypso Music and interested in the history and development of the art related ac vi es form. The organiza on is supported by a community (C) To promote fellowship among its members and of avid volunteers and supporters who help stage to foster collabora on and the exchange of events, serve on commi ees, and contribute to the ideas and informa on between members of health of the organiza on. OCPA’s work is supervised the Calypso community by a 10-member volunteer board of directors chosen from membership open to the public. The board of (D) To arrange compe ons and exhibi ons, directors is made up of ar sts, arts administrators, establish grant prizes, awards and dis nc ons, individuals from corporate management and social and other complementary events and ac vi es service sector management, educators, and re red OCPA has produced an annual programme of persons - all who share a passion for calypso and a concerts, workshops, compe ons and special events belief in its power to entertain and to educate with since its incep on. OCPA’s major events for the year its catchy rhythms and stories full of wit, humor, are the five-week Calypso Tents Music Series (June – double entendre and thought-provoking social and July) and the Calypso Monarch Compe on. poli cal commentary.
The Calypso Tents Music Series (CTMS) presents a OCPA is one of the three main ar s c stakeholders of programme of newly-composed and arranged the Caribana Fes val - the largest fes val of its kind in Canadian calypso and soca music in June. The CTMS North America. The music series and Calypso series is currently produced in collabora on with Monarch Compe on add significant original music Kaiso Forum and TLK – two independent, calypso content to the fes val’s programme of music promoters. CTMS gives Canadian composers, mas’ (querade), steelpan and calypso. singers, musicians and arrangers a vital pla orm to promote their new work and to gain public recogni on. The music series is OCPA’s most OCPA offices are located at 120 – 215 Spadina important developmental ac vity, providing Avenue, Toronto. For more informa on visit employment and training in the performing arts to a www.ocpacalypsoca.com diverse community of calypso singers, musicians, composers and arrangers in the Metro Toronto area and beyond.
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Come join us in 2014… We are only ge ng bigger and be er!
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Our Senior Officers have always been proud and enthusias c supporters of the Service’s annual Caribbean Carnival Kick-Off
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Unfortunately, the Service has lost two great leaders who were previous unit commanders of the Community Mobiliza on Unit - Staff Superintendent Darren Smith and Superintendent Robin Breen, who both passed away in 2012.
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In 2009 during the annual Caribbean Carnival Kick-off, community organiza ons were invited to share their heritage and na ve costumes adding to the significance of community partnerships and the beauty of costumes from around the world.
25 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Pro Ac on Cops & Kids
Mission We believe that establishing a posi ve rela onship ProAc on encourages officers to share their passions with between cops and kids at risk will strengthen our youth, providing programs with a wide range of ac vi es community today and for the future. By funding including sports and camping, arts, leadership, life skills programs that bring local cops and kids together, we help and safety. Many programs include one-to-one mentoring create an environment of mutual understanding and and coaching between cops and kids. All of the programs respect. are free for the youth to par cipate. Benefits of ProAc on Programs About ProAc on Cops & Kids For youth ProAc on Cops & Kids funds programs, developed and Programs provide the youth with a mentor, leadership run by police officers, to help at-risk youth in Toronto, skills and a safe place to go. Given that many a er school Durham and Hamilton. Our goal is to build respect and and summer programs have been cut back and many increase understanding and trust between cops and kids, youth cannot afford registra on fees, these programs breaking down stereotypes and improving the safety of provide a posi ve outlet where kids can learn a new skill our communi es for everyone. and see new op ons. ProAc on is a registered charity, wholly independent For the community from any police service. ProAc on is not a United Way The community sees officers making a posi ve difference member agency and receives no government funding. with the youth. As officers work along side community Programs are funded solely due to the generosity of members, they begin to view the officers as community individuals, corpora ons and family founda ons. builders as opposed to enforcers. This builds trust and Over the past 20 years, ProAc on has provided over $4.5 goodwill between police and the neighborhoods they Million to more than 1,000 police-ini ated programs serve. reaching out to over 350,000 youth. For police In 2011 ProAc on invested more than $543,000 in 135 Programs provide officers with a rewarding opportunity. different police led programs: Many officers take their passions – be it music, sports, arts x Toronto Chapter – 119 programs or the outdoors – and incorporate them into their program. Officers tell us that a er x Durham Chapter – 8 programs par cipa ng in programs they have x Hamilton Chapter – 8 programs a be er understanding of issues facing youth and renewed sense of hope. Officers are able to make posi ve rela onships and inspire change.
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AUXILIARY PROGRAM
Auxiliary police volunteers have been an essen al part as a fundamental part of every community. Each of policing in Toronto since its incep on in 1957. At Auxiliary Officer provides an invaluable service to both that me, administra on and oversight of the Auxiliary the Toronto Police Service and the ci zens of Toronto. Police func on was incorporated into the new The efforts of Auxiliary Officers con nue to impact structure of the Toronto Police Force. Eventually, the both the individual and community, and assist the role of the Auxiliary Police was formally recognized Toronto Police Service in building a rela onship with through the Police Services Act, related regula ons the community based on mutual trust and understand- and Service Governance. ing. Auxiliary Officers that volunteer their me to the Currently, over 350 strong auxiliaries volunteer Toronto Police Service lend an extra hand and support approximately 80,000 hours annually of their me to to neighbourhoods, community members and assist the Service in areas that include community organiza ons. They work alongside Police Officers and mobiliza on ini a ves, crime preven on programs, personnel in adding support, or are simply available to special events, parades, searches for missing persons extend a smile to a community member at a Toronto and emergency call-outs. Police Service event.
The Auxiliary Program is staffed by people from all Auxiliary Officers do make a difference and have walks of life, from home-makers to tradesmen, always been a valuable resource and enormously university students to professionals and more. appreciated for their con nued assistance, support, mo va on, and dedica on to policing ac vi es. The Toronto Police Service honours the contribu ons made by Auxiliary Officers and recognizes their service
27 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 CARIBBEAN VIBRATIONS - Remembers
The Caribbean community was hit hard by the sudden passing of Royette Baptist, TV host of Caribbean Vibrations, at the age of 40 in 2012.
This has been a great loss for the many who have worked so closely with her over the years. Royette was known for her energetic and youthful spirit and was always optimistic about the future.
Royette of Trinidadian heritage, was extremely popular with her fans and in the Caribbean Entertainment Industry, and her sudden death had people questioning if what they heard was true. The wife of Caribbean Vibrations Producer Alain Arthur, Royette leaves to mourn, as well her son, Ty, 17.
Roye e loved her Caribbean culture and from a young age was always involved in Carnival, a ending band launches and even winning Junior Queen one year.
Her dream was fulfilled when she created the most popular section "Sin City" for the band Toronto Revellers. With the popularity of her section and the leadership of Jamaal Magloire, Toronto Revellers won their first of back to back Toronto Carnival band of the year titles.
Roye e was the President of Royalty Produc ons and an accomplished actress who had appeared in various music videos and films. She co-created Caribbean Vibra ons TV, one of the longest running weekly Caribbean TV series in Canada. She starred in Caribbean Vibra ons as its original Host & Guide.
Royette wore many hats with experience in directing, video scripting, writing and post- production.
“We must all remember that the length and quality of life is not in our control, and that nothing is guaranteed. It is important to spend time with our family and friends and tell them how we feel and that we must always take advantage of all the opportunities that come our way”.
Elaine Shepherd
Elaine Shepherd, affec onately known as “Lil’Bit”, was born in Bahrain and began performing at a tender age of 5. A er immigra ng to Vancouver, BC Canada, she con nued to develop her musical talents; transferring and blending the sounds of her origins with that of the West Coast Canadian vibes.
Elaine con nues to expand her musical expression and focuses on song wri ng and collabora ng with fellow musicians, whose joint efforts introduced her to the contemporary world of Hip-Hop, Rap and Reggae music.
Elaine’s release of “Lady in the Streets,” saw her deemed a ‘hidden gem’ of Canada. Her personal achievements began earning her public respect and na onally-renowned accolades. In June of 2010, she received ‘The Most Promising New Ar st Award’ at the RMAA’s.
This award–a milestone in itself–ul mately foreshadowed her acceptance of the most pres gious award in the Canadian Music Industry, the 2011 Juno for Reggae Recording of the Year for Single “Likkle But Mi Tallawah”. That same year, Shepherd also won the 2011 MMA Music Award for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single “Sensimilla”.
In addi on to her already pres gious awards, Elaine was also presented with two awards at the 2011 WCRMA’s for Best Female Vocalist and Single of The Year for “Lady in The Streets”. She was also nominated for Best Female Vocalist, Best Reggae Single, and Ar st of the Year at the 2011 RMAA’s. Shepherd is currently nominated once more for the 2013 Juno Awards; Best Reggae Record- ing category for her Album “Move Ya”.
In 2013, Elaine officially signed on with Son Of The Snow Produc ons and has since recorded and collaborated with the likes of her fellow label members.
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Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee enjoys the music along with Deputy Chief Keith Forde, Deputy Chief Tony Warr, the Honorable Mary-Anne Chambers, Rick Gosling, Sam Lewis (Fes val Management Commi ee) and Jamaal Magloire
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2010 included interna onal entertainment, such as the Hawaiian dancers.
(le ) The French Community Consulta ve Commi ee pose for a picture with Superintendent Frank Bergen who joined the TPS Float for the Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Parade along Lakeshore.
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(above le ) Sergeant Rod Chung (right) Police Constable Jeniffer Dekezel hype up the crowd…
Staff Sergeant Ron Khan and Inspector Sco Bap st
31 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 RICHARD GOSLING
RICHARD GOSLING For his en re business career, Richard Gosling has Community Unity Alliance assists in the preserva on and provided leadership to organiza ons that focus on enhancement of ethnic iden es within the Canadian allevia ng poverty and giving service to the Mosaic. As ethnic popula ons become more firmly disadvantaged. Rick is the President of The Children’s established, community groups require more support Breakfast Clubs (TCBC), the Second Chance Founda on from their community members in order to become and the Community Unity Alliance (C.U.A.) self-sufficient. CUA partners to provide resources, experience, skills and training to assist in this path to The Children’s Breakfast Clubs provide over 4,000 independence. nutri ous, appe zing breakfasts to children in over 20 Clubs across the GTA. TCBC also provides children with Rick’s associa on with the Sco abank Caribbean Fes val intellectual s mula on from a variety of sources began over 20 years ago with one of the first Caribana including homework help, arts and cra s and Fes vals held in the City of Toronto. Today, he is a educa onal games. member of the Fes val Management Liaison Team and is ac vely involved in ensuring that TCBC children par cipate The Second Chance Founda on provides post- in both the Junior Carnival Parade and the Grand Parade. secondary educa on scholarships to youth who are, or Rick is grateful for the support of Procter’s Cartage and have been involved in the criminal jus ce system. In Seneca College. Their assistance ensures that the Toronto addi on, Second Chance offers various programs that Police Service “Diversity In Mo on” Float is an important allow recipients to give back to their communi es part of the Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Fes val. Rick through volunteering. encourages families from all communi es to come and celebrate this amazing fes val of Caribbean music and cuisine.
The Children’s Breakfast Club 101 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4H8 Phone: (905) 474-8054 Fax: (905) 474-7822
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 32 PROCTER’S CARTAGE LIMITED
For over 8 years now, Procter's Cartage Limited has been working in partnership with The Children's
Breakfast Clubs. Every year, Procter's donates their services and facili es to assist in the building and crea on of the “Diversity in Mo on” float with The
Children's Breakfast Clubs and The Toronto Police Service. What has become an annual tradi on, is looked forward to each and every year by the staff and all those involved with the project at Procter's Cartage Limited.
Along with their involvement in the parade, Procter's also donates warehouse space for the bicycles and related gear for The Children's Breakfast Club's annual charity bicycle race and give-away to under privileged PROCTER’S CARTAGE LIMITED children within the City of Toronto. Since 1944, Procter's Cartage Limited has been In an effort to help spread the word of The Children's servicing the transporta on requirements of Breakfast Clubs, Procter's Cartage Limited installs an valued customers within the Greater Toronto adver sing s cker on the rear door of all their delivery area, and throughout the province of Ontario. trucks that travel throughout the city and beyond, with From their humble, grassroots beginnings inside the club's logo and website. the family home of the company founders; Mr. & Mrs. William and Ella Procter on 227 Melita Clayton Procter, Procter's Cartage Ltd. Avenue, near Chris e and Davenport, Procter's Cartage Limited has grown into a recognized brand name throughout Ontario. As they look forward to their 70th anniversary in 2014, the second genera on family ownership is now sharing its know-how and the company’s tradi onal values with the 3rd genera on. Procter’s Cartage con nues to foster the company’s dedica on to customer service, respect for its employees and community involvement.
33 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 SENECA COLLEGE
SENECA COLLEGE
For a number of years, Seneca College’s Visual This project has been a wonderful opportunity for Seneca Merchandising Arts students have had the benefit and students to work with Rick Gosling and the Toronto Police opportunity to design and build the parade float for the Service, and to learn and be involved in the design and Toronto Police Service as part of the annual Sco abank produc on of an exci ng and important cultural event, Caribbean Carnival. while developing their crea ve skills and talents.
This has been a popular project at Seneca College, Rick Gosling, from The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, has involving a number of students, professors and been the liaison between Seneca and other generous technicians in the Visual Merchandising Arts program. businesses in the community that help sponsor the This year, the winning float design was chosen from construc on including: Local 113 Transit Workers, more than 40 design proposals from a second year Community Unity Alliance and Don Valley Hotel & Suites. student project design compe on. Special men on should be made of the Carpenters’ Union Local 27 who fund the parade float and whose The cut and decorated pieces of the design were union staff donate their me to ensure that the structure constructed by 2 classes of first year students as a group is constructed in a safe and sound manner. Members of project in their Materials and Prop Construc on class. A Local 27 ensure that parade par cipants are safe while group of student volunteers then assemble the parade on the float and that the float is able to tolerate the float pieces onto the frame of a flatbed truck as part of impact of travel and weather condi ons. their field placement hours. The float makes its appearance at the Toronto Police This year’s float design, by Morgan Chapman, was Service’s Caribbean Carnival Toronto kick off, the Junior inspired by beau ful nature elements of the Caribbean Carnival Parade and then at the parade itself on region and is composed of oversized bu erflies, gli ery Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Exhibi on Place & Lakeshore flowers and palm leaves. The design was overseen by Boulevard. Professor Carol Crombie and the construc on and assembly by Program Co-ordinator David McDermid, Professor Brian Wickens, and Technician Ginny Kim.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 34 THE CARPENTERS UNION & OCAD UNIVERSITY
OCAD U educates imagina ons and considers the future for its students. They also honour their history, recognizing the more than a century of achievement that dis nguishes their alumni. Joining the remarkable ar sts and designers, the established graduates are cultural leaders, educators, innovators, crea ve thinkers and strategists.
OCAD U students experience a range of research contexts and methodologies via the university's significant research arm. Now, they also have the opportunity to THE CARPENTERS UNION experience graduate programs.
The Carpenters Union Local 27 is honoured to OCAD U is located in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s contribute and support The Children’s Breakfast Clubs. largest centre for design, culture and business. This The opportunity to play a role in construc ng a float for vibrant nexus brings together a diversity of crea ve the Toronto Police Service is one that the Carpenters forces. And where great minds meet, magic happens. Union is proud to play during Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto. For over a century, the Carpenters The Digital Futures Ini a ve is one such mee ng. Break- Union has been able to contribute to Toronto’s growth, through partnerships like this one represent the diversity and success. emerging imagina on economy, and open the door to greater innova on, collabora on and research at OCAD U Through working with the various organiza ons that and beyond. They unleash a wave of talent whose also support the construc on of the 2013 parade float, imaginings will revolu onize how Canada works, builds, such as Local 113 Transit Workers, Community Unity designs, thinks and lives. Alliance and Don Valley Hotel & Suites, the Carpenters Union Local 27 is able to provide building With the Age of Imagina on upon them, crea vity and supplies and skilled workers to assist with the building innova on are transforming cultures and economies and assembly of the float. Outside of suppor ng Sco a- worldwide. bank Caribbean Carnival Toronto, the Carpenters’ Union Local 27 also supports The Breakfast Christmas Event, The Second Chance Scholarship Awards as well as Black History Month ini a ves.
OCAD UNIVERSITY
In 2012, the Service approached the Ontario School of Design to design and build the annual Queens Costume. 2013 Queen The Service a ended and proposed the possibility of incorpora ng the design of the Queens costume as part Costume Design of a course. A number of students took interest and OCAD University signed up.
OCAD University has more depth and breadth in visual arts and design programs than any school of its kind in Canada. OCAD U offers its students a unique environment that combines studio-based learning with cri cal inquiry.
35 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Community Consulta ve Commi ees
A Key element of community mobiliza on is the effec ve and efficient level of consulta on that is undertaken with all community stakeholders.
Consulta on is the vehicle by which the greater community and the police exchange informa on about issues and concerns facing them. A true commitment to consulta on and partnerships between the Service and all community stakeholders, lends itself to more successful outcomes in the iden fica on, priori zing and problem-solving of community issues and concerns.
The Divisional Policing Support Unit conducts support for, and co-ordina on of, the Service’s consulta ve process. Today our Community Consulta ve Commi ees (CCC) include: x Aboriginal Community x Black Community x Asia Pacific Community x Chinese Community x French Community x Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender (LGBT) Community x Muslim Community x South and West Asian Community
Each of our seventeen police divisions houses a Community Policing Liaison Commi ee (CPLC), each headed by a Civilian and Unit Commander co-chair.
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Celebrity Chefs: Vladimir La Pierre - Manager Customer Experience, Via Rail, Gordon Cudjoe - Criminal Lawyer and Patrick Grist - Financial Advisor
Superintendent Frank Bergen, Georgina Jose, Police Constable Mike Devine and Councillor Michael Thompson
Inspector Greg Cole, Police Constable Jennifer Dekezel and Staff Superintendent Jim Ramer
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Former NBA player, Jamaal Magloire has always been an ac ve supporter of our annual TPS Caribbean Carnival Kick-off’s
(le ) Staff Superintendent Rick Stubbings, Inspector Ken Taylor, Deputy Chief Mark Saunders and Staff Sergeant Chris Boddy (right) Chief William Blair shares a moment with special guests Harper (4 years old) and her mom, Carey Sookocheff
Inspector Greg Cole with Louie Belcastro and Inspector Greg Cole Police Constable Jeniffer Sidhu poses Superintendent Frank Bergen with our li le models
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Our celebrity Chefs included:
Louie Belcastro, President of The Classic Cuisine
Gord Mar neau, News Anchor, City TV and
Patrick Grist, Financial Advisor
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Mayor Rob Ford joins the Toronto Police Service’s Float along the annual Caribbean Carnival Parade Route on Lakeshore
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Doug Ford joins the TPS Float
41 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - DJ, SERGEANT CHRIS GORDON
Sergeant Chris Gordon has been a member of the Toronto Police Service for the past 21 years. He has worked in 11, 51, 52, and 53 Division in a uniform and plainclothes capacity. During his tenure in policing he has recognized the usefulness of incorpora ng his passion for DJing into his work with youth in the community. From par cipa ng in police week events at various Divisions, school events, football events and Kids, Cops and Computers ini a ves Chris has brought his passion, commitment and dedica on to crea ng a fun musical experience to his audience. He acquired his first turntable at the age 8 which was a Fisher Price wind-up player with a ¼ inch thick plas c record. At age 14 he started his DJ career entertaining his friends and family at their house par es. In 2004, Chris took his DJ skills to the community as a representa ve of the Toronto Police Service during a police week celebra on at 51 Division. Chris gave the community a new perspec ve on the men and women of the police service, to which members of the public could see members engaged in ac vi es not uniquely associated with policing, but however effec ve in crea ng dialogue between the Service and youth in the community. Chris believes that through music the Toronto Police Service can inspire our youths to have higher aspira ons and create career opportuni es within the Service. To date, Chris has DJ’d the following events; x Toronto Police Caribbean Carnival kick-off and Parade since 2010 x TPS Senior - Officer's Christmas Party (For past 5 years) x 52 Division Christmas Party (4 years) x 51 Division Christmas Party (2 years) x TPS Habitat for Humanity fund raisers x Knox Annual Gala x 52 Div Police week (6 years) x 51 Division Police week (3 years commencing in 2010) x Kids, Cops and Computers (For the past two years) x Bank of Montreal TPS Soccer kick-off x York Regional Police Service Senior Officer's Ball (Past 3 years) x Records Management Unit (First annual Christmas Party 2010/2011) x TPS Fraud Unit Christmas party x Community Mobiliza on Unit events - Yonge and Eglinton x United Way sta onary bicycle race (2012) x B-ISN Annual Summer Jam x B-ISN Christmas Party
Outside of Police
x Scarborough Crown A orney’s Office corporate events x Sirius Satellite Radio corporate events x 106.5 Radio Bridgeport Connec cut x St. Michael's Intensive Care Unit Christmas Party (5 years) x St. Michael's Family Care Unit Christmas Party (4 years) x William Osler Hospital Emergency Department Summer Jam x Numerous weddings and Private func ons x Milton Harley Davidson Owner's Group x (3 Years) -Classic Rock Party x Sysco Food Products corporate func ons
Clubs:
x Indian Motorcycle Nightclub x Guvernment Nightclub x Dazzling Nightclub
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In 2012, the annual Caribbean Carnival celebra ons were held on the grounds of Seneca College (Newham Campus) for a day of “Strengthening Community Ties”. Orlando Franklin of the Denver Broncos in collabora on with the Divisional Policing Support Unit, 33 Division, and Seneca College hosted this interac ve day of music, ac vi es, costumes, fun and interac on between Police and the community.
During the event, there was a charity BBQ, silent auc on and raffle with proceeds to the Women’s College Hospital, a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.
(from le to right)
x Chief William Blair, Toronto Police Service x Chair, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Toronto Police Services Board x David Agnew, President of Seneca College x Deputy Chief Peter Sloly, Divisional Policing Command x Chris Alexander, Chief Administra ve Officer for the Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto x Jennifer Dockery, Director of Primary Care for Women’s College Hospital x Staff Superintendent Tom Russell, DPC x Inspector Richard Hegedus, 33 Division
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Pro Athletes Phillip Blake (Denver Broncos), Vaughn Mar n (San Diego Chargers), Daniel Winnik (Colorado Avalanche), Chris Stewart (St. Louis Blues), and Orlando Franklin ( Denver Broncos)
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Staff Sergeant Shawna Coxon and Police Constable Milton Ferguson lay down some moves for the Youth In Policing students
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Over the last few years OPP has been par cipa ng with the Toronto Police Service Caribbean Carnival celebra ons.
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Since 1995, the Toronto Police Service has The Divisional Policing Support Unit is In the pursuit of vibrant, safe neighbour- embarked on an aggressive approach to dedicated to providing effec ve hoods, we recognize the value of lever- become a diverse and inclusive employer community oriented opera onal aging the tremendous energies of our and service provider. Some of the ways in support to field units and con nuing to diverse communi es. which the Toronto Police Service has safeguard the public trust in our We acknowledge that a aining the successfully brought about change has complex and mul cultural city. enviable posi on of being one of the been through (i) developing procedures safest ci es in North America was and rules that are reflec ve and inclusive The Divisional Policing Support Unit is largely accomplished through the many of diverse communi es; (ii) the establish- mandated to assist all divisions with rela onships we have fostered with our ment of Internal Support Networks that ini a ves that mobilize the community residents over the years. supported members through educa on to become self-directed and empow- sessions, social events, community ered thereby increasing its capacity to Programs and outreach to our youth outreach, and developments; iii) orga- resist and/or prevent crime and through basketball, soccer, cooking, nized and delivered annual diversity and disorder. It will contribute to the school visits, lectures, and Youth in inclusive conferences that provide the- achievement of the Toronto Police Policing Ini a ve (YIPI), have ins lled ma c and developing social trends to law Service’s mission, priori es, goals and posi ve rela onships with police. Our enforcement. These conferences provided objec ves by: divisional Community Police Liaison communi es with an opportunity to share Commi ee (CPLC) provides us with the their experiences and make recommenda- xDelivering an effec ve, efficient, eco- rich opportunity to work closely with ons with respect to community issues nomical and opera onal support residents. The Community Response and concerns; (iv) ini ated a Human mechanism to members of the Ser- Unit officers remain commi ed to their Rights Review Commi ee that consists of vice (specifically to those performing respec ve neighbourhoods and con n- risk and diversity management areas in func ons within the Divisions of Area ue to network with the people. In the Service that address human rights essence we are steadfast to community- and Central Fields) in rela on to related ma ers (both within the Service based policing. ma ers pertaining to violent crime and those related to contact or interac on and disorder Our uniform branch is dedicated to with the public), ensure compliance and responding to calls of service in a mely due processes are applied, incorporate xProviding liaison with external agen- and professional manner consistent with human rights ideals and expecta ons, and cies in support of local Community the philosophy of customer service. We create change ini a ves that would Mobiliza on ini a ves strive to exceed the expecta ons of the address human rights gaps or issues; x Establishing, maintaining and enhanc- people that we serve. (v) con nued work on the Human Rights ing consulta ve, collabora ve, and Project Charter to iden fy and eliminate strategic community partnerships at To that end, we are relentless in our any discrimina on that may exist in the the corporate level that are posi ve pursuit of sustainable partnerships. employment prac ces of the Service; and and construc ve co-ordina ng, in the provision of policing services that administering and providing liaison in may be contrary to the Ontario Human ma ers rela ng to Auxiliary and Rights Code; (vi) developing opportuni es Volunteer supports, and the for informal and formal learning to occur Community Consulta ve process across the Service, and (vii) ensuring that community expecta ons and input is All of this is done in order to deliver always included in enhancing diversity and police services, in partnership with our inclusion in the Service. communi es, to keep Toronto the best and safest place to be.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 48 G98.7 - The Way We Groove
Li le Fitzroy Gordon earned his first few dollars during his summer holidays when he was only nine years old — for helping his grandmother pull weeds at the Hope Botanical Gardens in Jamaica. While other kids his age would have spent the money on toys, he bought a pocket radio.
He became a ached to both the radio and his grandmother, and listened to the two keenly. “I grew up with my grandmother — my parents had migrated overseas and le me in the Caribbean,” remembers Gordon, now in his 50s. “And my grandmother always told me, ‘You never give up because you did not make it the first me. You just keep working hard un l you are successful.’ That drive is in me un l this day. I don’t give up at all.”
He took his grandmother’s advice as gospel. If not, he would not be what he is today — founder, president, chief execu ve and sta on manager of G98.7, the most recent addi on to Toronto’s FM radio signals.
Gordon first applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunica ons Commission (CRTC) for a licence in 2001, but was unsuccessful. “They gave it to a French sta on instead. But I was encouraged knowing that I came close to ge ng the licence.”
Though he was disappointed, Gordon did not give up. “I decided that at least I now understand the process, and I’m going to con nue working hard.” The good thing that came out of that whole exercise was it strengthened Gordon’s resolve to accomplish his mission of developing a radio sta on for the black and Caribbean communi es. With a renewed sense of purpose, he spent the next few years preparing a new applica on.
“I went back to CRTC and applied. This me I got a par al licence, which means, ‘we know your community needs a radio sta on, we’re giving you the licence, but you’ve got to find yourself a frequency,’” he says, recalling his second a empt in 2009. “I found a frequency, but it was close to CBC.”
The catch was, since CBC Radio is an established sta on closest to the frequency that he had iden fied, Gordon needed the broadcast giant’s co-opera on to make the community radio sta on a reality. “But CBC wouldn’t budge, so I had to take my fight to the government.”
He was not only figh ng the big guys, but also a lot of nega vity, to keep afloat and achieve his ul mate goal. “I lost a lot of things — I lost my car, home, rela onships, I lost my friends — because a lot of people thought I was was ng my me, and the CBC or the government will not allow a small man like me to get a radio sta on in this important region, like Southern Ontario.”
Some members of the community refused to even sign a pe on for a radio sta on “because they thought it was an impossible dream.” Some of his prospec ve investors, too, became reluctant and withdrew their plans to fund him, becoming apprehensive about inves ng in something that may never take off. “I took out my RRSPs … everything! [At one point in me] I had $47 in my bank account, and a black suit that I bought in 1999 that I wore every day. I was broke.”
Why would he put himself through such adversity and yet not be fazed?
“Because I knew dreams never die, but the dreamer. I knew that. And I con nued on in my journey,” says Gordon, who beams as he con nues: “I’m happy today that this journey is now at a place that makes me proud and comfortable.”
He has many reasons to be proud, aside from ge ng the full licence nearly a year ago. The sta on — with the tagline ‘The way we groove’ — has garnered 600,000 listeners who tune in daily and more than 100,000 who listen to the sta on online, all within the first four months of going on air.
The radio sta on was originally created to serve the black and Caribbean popula on because Gordon believed they did not have a pla orm to speak from, to discuss their issues or to play their music. But the urban adult contemporary sta on, which broadcasts music in genres such as hip-hop, R&B, smooth jazz, soca, reggae and African rhythms, has drawn fans from other communi es and mainstream Canadians, much to Gordon’s delight.
49 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 G98.7 - The Way We Groove
“Yes, the general public is responding to this sta on in a very posi ve manner. We have realized we have to play with the big boys so we now have a campaign giving away $1,000 daily. We are giving away trips to the Caribbean — Grenada, Jamaica …” According to Gordon this helps to a ract new listeners, promote the Caribbean as a travel des na on, and encourage both immigrants from the Caribbean and others to enjoy the beauty and culture of the islands. “I know many people here who have not been back to their own country in the last 20 years, or go back only to their own country. If you are from Jamaica, visit Grenada or Trinidad or St. Lucia …”
To keep the listeners coming back for more, Gordon has brought in several of the GTA’s well-known deejays including Mark Strong, Jemeni, Jester, Spex, Trixx, Dr. Jay and Jason Chambers. He has also brought on board specialists in interna onal sports analysis to cater to fans of cricket, soccer, and track and field events.
Gordon does not patronize his na ve region alone, but promotes the African community as well, through segments that engage immigrants from African na ons, and by pu ng the community on commercial radio for the first me.
“This is only phase one of two things that I know I’m called to do,” he says, adding that work on phase two will begin shortly. “And what I’m going to do next, will benefit the black popula on in a very posi ve manner, and will make Canada on the whole a be er country.” He doesn’t explain further, wan ng to keep it under wraps un l formally announced.
However, he is more than happy to share the story of how he began his career in a totally unrelated profession and successfully transi oned into a career that his heart followed.
Gordon was in his 20s when he immigrated to Canada along with a few members of his family. “A er coming to Canada I wanted to do something that was special, but I started out as a medical equipment technologist. I worked in hospitals, nursing homes and medical theatres and even private homes se ng up wards.” In his work, he came across lots of human illness and tragedy. “That reality hurt, but [that reinforced the fact that] all I wanted to do was to be helpful to humanity and how I can improve lives of my fellow ci zens — that’s my passion.”
As an outlet, he began wri ng for several Canadian and Caribbean publica ons. It was not too long before broadcast beckoned him! Soon, Gordon became a talk show host and sports commentator for popular sta ons such as CHIN Radio, FAN 590 and Score Television. A er an incident during one his talk shows, where he helped a woman and her two children hiding from her abusive husband by collec ng food and money for their survival, one caller told him he was a true doctor of love and since then he has come to be known as Dr. Love and his show was renamed the “Dr. Love Show.”
It was another such heartwarming experience that made him vow to run his own radio sta on that serves the community. “I want to leave a legacy for my people. I want young people to understand that they, too, can achieve, if they try, and try hard enough. I want the black and Caribbean popula on to have a voice … I want to bring the posi ve things about the black and Caribbean community to the mainstream,” he notes. “Every me I hear of a youngster being shot, my blood goes cold. I want to use this radio sta on to educate them. To let them know there is a be er way from doing drugs, a be er way from carrying around a gun, a be er way from joining a gang. I want them to understand that there is a be er way and they can achieve if they put their hearts to it.”
To achieve that, Gordon is invi ng role models in the community on air to talk about their careers, the challenges they faced and how they overcame those. “Mine is one that I would never forget and I’m able to talk to young people now, though my journey took me more than 10 years.”
Reflec ng on the plight of immigrant professionals who struggle to find jobs in their own fields and become successful in Canada, Gordon observes, “I would like the government to change the rules to make it easier for professionals coming from other countries. If they need some retraining, make it happen. We are was ng a lot of powerful resources.” He cites the example of some of his current employees who were professionally trained in their countries, but never got hired in their field in Canada un l his company iden fied their talent.
Gordon notes that many get frustrated, even a er star ng out in the right path of retraining or con nuing educa on, and drop out before they achieve their goal. “Don’t give up your dreams. You have to keep knocking at the doors. I didn’t give up. This was not my first profession and it was difficult for me to get into this. But I didn’t give up. I kept knocking on doors un l a door was opened,” he explains how his resilience paid off.
His grandma’s wisdom has not only helped Gordon rise above adversi es, but has invigorated him to spread the mantra: “Never give up because you did not make it the first me. Just keep working hard un l you are successful!
ArƟcle: Canadian Immigrant, by Gloria Elayadathusseril
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 50 G98.7 - The Way We Groove / Belinda Brady
Red is everything that she diverse musical styles. His career has spanned over two sounds like, our fiery host has decades and he has played at most venues in Toronto, worked in the Entertainment holding residencies at classic Toronto hot spots Studio 69, Industry for over 10 years with Bamboo and Fluid Lounge. her first major gig at FLOW 93.5
(Milestone Radio – Canada’s 1st This mul -award winning DJ began his commercial radio Urban Radio Sta on). She hosted career in 2001 by co-hos ng the all-old school mix show, Red’s Ride on weekends and then co-hosted the Evening Reflec ons, helping to launch Canada’s first urban radio Show “The Trauma Unit” with Jwyze! sta on FLOW 93.5FM. “Your Girlfriend’s Favorite DJ” was
the resident mixshow DJ on weekend a ernoons at Flow Her talents then took her out west for awhile to Vancouver, for 10 years. His show – The ChrisMix, captured the Bri sh Columbia to SONiC. Now she’s back home where her a en on of listeners across the love for radio all started, TORONTO! city and online around the world.
He recently joined G98.7 FM, the Tune in Midday’s Monday-Friday 10am-2pm on G98.7 FM country’s first urban adult ‘The way we Groove’ and find out how she’s groovin! contemporary sta on and can be heard every morning at 8am with
“The Soul School Mix” and from As one of the countries most respected DJs, Christopher noon un l 1pm Monday to Friday. Michaels has entertained crowds locally and interna onal-
ly with an uncanny ability to move effortlessly between
also worked with Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex who Singer-songwriter Belinda Brady was managed her for a number of years. born in Kingston, Jamaica. Belinda was surrounded by music as it was a Belinda’s first full-length recording, Naked, was never central part of her family. Carl Brady, commercially released in 2007, but the first single “I Belinda’s father was one of the Cried”, was a hit on mainstream radio and the video was original members of the iconic Byron in medium rota on on MuchMoreMusic. For more than a Lee and the Dragonaires, one of the Caribbean’s longest decade, Belinda has been ac ve on the live performance running reggae acts. During her career, Belinda has circuit-delivering her energe c and passionate performed as a background vocalist and dancer for performances. interna onally-renowned Reggae ar st Shaggy and Belinda has a contemporary approach to song wri ng and Julian Marley, as well as Soca star Denyse Plummer. vocal presenta ons representa ons represents all of the Belinda is a passionate and energe c performer, who is a musical genres that have inspired her ar stry, including two- me Juno nominee for her hit singles “Flex” (1998) Rock, Folk, R&B, Reggae and Electronic music. Belinda and “Gi ed Man” (distributed in 2003 by EMI on the describes her style as a “Marcia Griffiths meets Sade Master T Reggae Vibes Compila on). Belinda has also won blended in with some Alanis Morisse e, Joni Mitchell and the Canadian Urban Music Award for “Too Late” (1999) India Arie.” for best R&B single. She has enjoyed much commercial success across Canada and the Caribbean with her singles Email: [email protected] “Want Something”, “Free Your Mind” (produced by Twi er: @BelindaBrady legendary duo Sly & Robbie), and “I Cried”. Belinda has Facebook: h ps://www.facebook.com/belinda.brady1
51 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM
About the Community Crisis Response Program The Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP) works across Toronto providing support and resources to communi es impacted by violent and trauma c incidents.
By providing immediate supports, the CCRP mobilizes local resources to address individual/group needs, coordinates community debriefings and facilitates informa on sharing.
Long-term supports offered by the program include establishing training and educa on sessions, facilita ng community safety audits, and fostering the development of innova ve, community safety projects.
How It Works The CCRP is ac vated when a violent incident occurs in any neighbourhood in Toronto, i.e., shoo ng or stabbing. It is a coordinated program of municipal services, police, community organiza ons, faith communi es and residents to assist a neighbourhood's response and recovery from trauma c incidents.
On a daily basis, CCRP staff gather and receive informa on on cri cal incidents from police, print and TV media, community organiza ons and other municipal services. Within a 24-hour period, CCRP staff coordinate needs assessments for crisis response ac vi es through communica ons with City services, police, community service agencies and private sector. Community discussions are conducted in consulta on and coordina on with the Community Crisis Interven on and Support Team (CCIST) operated by Toronto Public Health.
Community issues requiring long-term strategies are referred on to the Community Development Officer(s) assigned to the area where possible (if the incident occurred in a priority area), to a local network of community agencies (if one exists), or to a community agency opera ng in the area.
An assessment for long-term supports is made either through an individual mee ng with local groups or agencies, or through community mee ngs following a cri cal incident. These supports may include coordina ng capacity building work- shops, assis ng in developing community-based response systems, or suppor ng community development ini a ves in the absence of other dedicated resources.
Our Partners CCRP staff work in partnership with other City divisions, local residents and many community-based agencies and partners across the city to deliver direct services to communi es and individuals. Agencies include: Community health centres, Legal clinics and Ethno-cultural agencies. Partners include: Vic m Services, Toronto Public Health, Bereaved Families of Ontario, Distress Centres of Toronto
Workshops Training ac vi es are delivered in partnership with local community agencies and can be directed to agency staff teams and groups of residents. Residents who have an interest in, or are already engaged in volunteering within their communi es are encouraged to par cipate.
Program Team Stephen Linton (Supervisor) East District, 416-392-8710, [email protected] Saleha Nahdi West District, 416-392-8697, [email protected] Scerena Officer Central District, 416-392-9275, soffi[email protected]
Grants informa on: h p://www.toronto.ca/grants/cfse/index.htm
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 52 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - The Art of Costume Design
53 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - The Art of Costume Design
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 54 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Diversity / Crime Stoppers
The Toronto Police Service and growing urban Aboriginal popula on, es mated by (Service) is the largest municipal community organiza ons to be as high as 50,000 to 75,000. police service in Canada, with a The popula on of Toronto is aging – the oldest of the baby mandate to provide policing boomers began to reach age 65 in 2012. The propor on of services for the approximately the city’s popula on aged 65 and over will start to 2.7 million diverse residents. The Service is required by increase drama cally in the years that follow; Nearly 20% of the Ontario Police Services Act to be reflec ve of the Toronto residents have a disability; Local organiza ons community it serves. Census data highlight the es mate that 10% of adults belong to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual demographic changes that the city has and con nues to and Trans (LGBT) communi es; The changing face of Toronto undergo. means that the Service must also change appropriately to Between 2001 and 2011, Toronto received over 710,000 be er serve the communi es effec vely. This has led to new immigrants, represen ng over 34% of the city’s numerous changes internally in the workplace as well as popula on. Each year, close to one-quarter of Canada’s externally in providing police services to the public. more than 200,000 new immigrants se le in the Toronto area.
Toronto has one of the highest propor ons of people who are foreign-born in the world. In 2011, 51% of the city’s popula on was born outside Canada.
In 2011, racial minori es represented over 48% of popula on of the city of Toronto, up from 43% in 2001; In 2011, Torontonians reported that they iden fied with over 210 ethnic origins, spoke over 100 languages and dialects, and were affiliated with over 80 religions.
Toronto is also diverse in other respects: Toronto has a large
Since its incep on in 1984, Toronto Crime Stoppers has been responsible for providing ci zens of our city with a way of communica ng to law enforcement anonymously. Toronto Crime Stoppers is a Non Profit program run by ci zen volunteers.
Ideally, informa on should be called in directly to the inves ga ng police officers. Crime Stoppers encourages all ci zens to stand up for what is right, and be a witness. They under- stand the need for anonymity in many cases, and provide this service to facilitate the flow of anonymous informa on to inves ga ng police officers. Crime Stoppers is a community operated local, provincial, na onal and interna onal service to provide ANONYMOUS informa on. In Canada, the anonymity of a Crime Stoppers p is protected by case law of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Submit a p to Toronto Crime Stoppers: Phone Local: 416-222-TIPS (8477) / Toll Free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), 'SUBMIT AT TIP' See how SMS Anonymous Crime Tips work worldwide, visit: h p://SMSCrimeTips.com/ Toronto Crime Stoppers is a registered Canadian charity that partners the community, media outlets and local police services to provide community members a way to anonymously supply police with informa on about a crime or poten al crime. TIPSTERS always remain anonymous and are never required to tes fy in court. CASH REWARDS of up to $2,000 may be paid to psters.
55 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - Employment
Toronto's Finest requires Toronto's finest. The Toronto Police Service endeavours to hire the finest members for every posi on. Candidates must be well qualified, enthusias c, interested and commi ed to a career in law enforcement.
416-808-JOIN (5646)
1-800-396-JOIN (5654)
The Toronto Police Service (Service) is one of the largest municipal police services in North America, responsible for policing a vibrant city of almost 2.6 million, and receiving over 1.7 million calls for service a year. Though the challenges of policing and the city have changed immeasurably, one thing has remained the same - the dedica on with which members serve the ci zens of this city.
The Service takes pride in its members both uniformed and civilian. Policing a diverse community requires sensi vity and understanding. The Service places special emphasis and is dedicated to preven ng crime and keeping our city safe.
The Service provides commi ed, professional policing services to the most diverse city in the world and forms meaningful partnerships with our community through various programs and services. They support and empower communi es to build the capacity necessary to resist and/or prevent crime and disorder.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 56 THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Consider how we as humans are so much like butterflies. Many of us go through life without other people knowing about us, seeing our true colours or hearing our stories. When we look at the scope of the butterfly population we see so many different ways, so many thoughts and visions and possibilities that exist – that we all have the opportunity to become something unforgettable. There are about 17,500 species of butterflies spread throughout the world.
Like butterflies, we go through a series of physical transformations. Many of us, if not most of us, stop their becoming at the cocoon stage, where we remain in our closed environment – never emerging at the thought of new possibilities.
Who is the person that you have admired? Who may have been an inspiration in your life? Who is the person or person(s) that exemplify the true meaning of achievement?
Every day, thousands of individuals overcome obstacles and push past barriers to develop the fortitude to achieve their dreams and follow their passions. Many of them are sitting right here beside us today.
It’s all about setting goals, having a positive attitude, and achieving desired results . . . Remember that this does not happen overnight. By learning how to set goals through manage- able steps and staying positive and committed, we can emerge from our cocoons victoriously.
Remember, we all need to awake the butterfly within us, to grow magnificent wings that will allow us to take amazing journeys through life.
We need to prompt ourselves to continue to evolve further . . . to take chances and move forward in a positive way.
And when we do, what matters is that we flew, we glided, we hovered, we saw, we felt and we knew the taste of freedom and the power to do what we wanted to and that our existence was worthwhile.
On Behalf of the Toronto Police Service, thank you for attending today’s event and supporting our goal of community engagement.
57 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 National unity, if it is to mean anything in the deeply personal sense must be founded on confidence in one’s own individual identity; out of this can grow respect for that of others and a willingness to share ideas, attitudes, and assumptions. A vigorous policy of multiculturalism will create this initial confidence. It can form the basis of a society which is founded on fair play for all.
~ Pierre Elliott Trudeau, in the House of Commons, October 8, 1971
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2013 58 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Toronto Police Services Board
Richard Gosling, Children’s Breakfast Clubs
G98.7
Caribbean Vibra ons
Chris Alexander, Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto Fes val Management Denise Herra-Jackson, Sco abank Caribbean Carnival Toronto Fes val Management
Proctor’s Cartage
Seneca College
Carpenters Union
OCAD University
Cindy O’Brien, Director of Communica ons Service Opera ons Manger, Seneca College
Dave Des Vignes
Andrew Dillon founder of king turbo and host of the Morning Ride Program on CIUT 89.5 FM, Monday 6-9am (another example of dedicated volunteer community work)
Printland
Mus que Sports Wear
John Bead
Fabricland Ontario
Earl La Pierre - Steel Pan Man
Metro
Drupa ’s Doubles & Ro Shop
Scarlet Ibis
Socacize
City Councillors, Consulate Generals and Special Guests
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Model: Lunna Santos Costume Design: Sherene Jattan
How many kinds of butterflies and moths exist? Butterflies and moths are found on all continents except Antarctica, and scientists estimate that there are approximately 17,500 species of butterflies and 150-250,000 species of moths. There are still thousands of moth and butterfly species that have not been found or described by scientists. In the United States and Canada, more than 750 species of butterflies and 11,000 species of moths have been recorded. Many species of moths and a few kinds of butterflies are still being discovered. There is much to be learned!