Police Union Says Toronto Mayor Should Back Cops as Councillors Criticize Officers at Pro-Palestine Protests

Published on April 10, 2024

The Toronto Police Association has criticized Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, accusing her of not backing members after city councillors signed a letter questioning police conduct during a pro-Palestine demonstration that resulted in clashes with officers. “We are at a loss for words when our own mayor refuses to stand by our members who have gone beyond the call of duty to police over 500 protests over the last 6 months,” the association said in an April 9 statement. The association, which represents approximately 8,000 uniform and civilian members of the Toronto Police Service, added it had not spoken with Ms. Chow directly despite an April 5 promise that she would call. “She continues to be silent on the treatment of our members,” it said....

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