Toronto police facing calls for accountability after arrests of off-duty officers in Spain
Toronto police are facing scrutiny following the arrest of three off-duty officers in Spain on sexual assault allegations. The officers have been suspended with pay while the allegations are investigated. Calls for increased accountability and reform within the police force have intensified in light of this incident.
- ▪Three off-duty Toronto police officers were arrested in Barcelona for alleged sexual assault against a sex worker.
- ▪The officers have returned to Canada and are currently suspended with pay pending further investigation.
- ▪Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that the force is working with Spanish authorities to gather details on the case.
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Open this photo in gallery:Councillor Shelley Carroll, who is chair of the Toronto Police Service Board, says the city’s police chief should demonstrate visible leadership and a clear commitment to strengthening the culture and standards of the force.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe chair of Toronto’s police board says sexual-assault allegations against three off-duty officers in Spain are troubling and must be dealt with swiftly to maintain the public’s trust.The Toronto Police officers were arrested in Barcelona last week, after an alleged attack against a sex worker. They are now back in Canada and have been suspended with pay, said Toronto Police Service spokesperson Stephanie Sayer.
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