Toronto police to roll out ‘neighbourhood officers’ program across the city
As the city grapples with an alarming spike in gun violence, Toronto Police have announced changes to its neighbourhood policing program. Erica Natividad with what's being done to enhance the program.
Posted September 12, 2019 12:50 pm.
Toronto police say they are expanding a pilot project that saw dozens of officers engaging with community members and local organizations.
Chief Mark Saunders says the program was a success and will now be rolled out to more neighbourhoods in the city.
Police say 44 officers were involved in the pilot project.
The expanded program will see nearly 130 officers working in 35 neighbourhoods.
Saunders says each officer will be posted for at least four years in order to get to know the community better.
The announcement comes as the city deals with a spike in gun violence.
