Toronto police to increase number of officers on TTC after series of violent attacks. The service will aim to have upwards of 80 police officers in place throughout the city’s transit locations every day.
Thursday’s news conference came just hours after yet another violent incident occurred on the TTC — the sixth in just as many days. This time, four teenagers were arrested for allegedly shooting a passenger with a BB gun at York University subway station. The three boys and a girl, all age 15 or 16, each face one weapons dangerous and assault with a weapon charge.
Both measures must be approved by city council on Feb. 14. If the budget passes, the new constables will undergo several months of training. CUPE 5089, the union representing the TTC’s special constables, cheered Thursday’s announcement. “We fundamentally believe that law enforcement done right, in conjunction with social services and mental health care, is the best way forward,” said Leslie Kampf, executive director, adding that special constables deter would-be offenders, as well as compel people to seek care when necessary.
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