Torontonians will see an increase in police presence as well as added social workers in and around the Toronto transit system, as officials address the recent spike in violence targeting passengers and employees.
Effective Jan. 26, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) will have upwards of 80 additional police officers in place throughout the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system every day, TPS Chief Myron Demkiw said today in a press conference.
“These deployments will focus on reducing victimization, preventing crimes of opportunity, and enhancing public safety,” Demkiw said.
“Our officers will be on, in, and around the transit system—across the city, throughout the day, and late into the evening—each and every day,” he added. …