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The Main Station at Dundas & Dovercourt<br />

150 Harrison St.<br />

416-808-<strong>14</strong>00<br />

The Sub Station at Exhibition Place<br />

275 Manitoba Dr.<br />

416-808-1500<br />

<strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong><br />

Unit Commander<br />

Superintendent<br />

Ruth White<br />

Uniform Operations<br />

Detective Operations<br />

Inspector<br />

Paul Vorvis<br />

Inspector<br />

Bryce Evans<br />

The <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> Community Bulletin is produced by Constable Gordon Reid<br />

and Detective Roy Sorgo. Contributions and suggestions are submitted by<br />

other members. No suspect reported in this bulletin is necessarily guilty of<br />

any criminal offence until convicted in a court of law.<br />

For more information call 416-808-<strong>14</strong>38 or send your email to<br />

roy.sorgo@torontopolice.on.ca or gordon.reid@torontopolice.on.ca<br />

Investigations<br />

Loughlin<br />

Crime Manager<br />

Matthews<br />

Community Response<br />

Crime Prevention<br />

Total Strength<br />

Det/Sgt John<br />

Det/Sgt John<br />

S/Sgt<br />

Frank Besenthal<br />

P.C. Gord Reid<br />

338 officers,<br />

civilians and<br />

auxiliaries<br />

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MESSAGE FROM Ruth White UNIT<br />

COMMANDER OF <strong>14</strong> DIVISION<br />

Police services across Ontario celebrated Police<br />

Week from May 13 th to the 19 th . During that time<br />

police stations take a day to open their doors to<br />

the public for the annual open house.<br />

This year’s open house for <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> is June 2 nd .<br />

Due to other pressing items, we were unable to schedule it for Police<br />

Week. I would like to thank all those who work very hard to make it<br />

a success.<br />

I always look forward to welcoming the community to our station.<br />

Our doors literally never close of course, but the open house is a<br />

reminder that we have an “open door” policy and believe that every<br />

police station should be a place where the public feels welcome every<br />

day.<br />

Regards,<br />

ARREST OF THE MONTH:<br />

On May 17 th <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> detectives concluded a lengthy investigation into a series of<br />

disturbing sexual assaults that began three years ago.<br />

65-year-old Manuel Felix of Mississauga was arrested after he was identified by<br />

witnesses who viewed a photo line-up. For almost a year, investigators had circulated a<br />

composite sketch of the suspect in hopes that someone would recognize him.<br />

The patience paid off and a name found its way to detectives’ desks. From there, they<br />

were able to prepare a photo line-up and present it to witnesses. These “line-ups”<br />

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consist of one sheet of a dozen photographs of similar looking persons, only one of<br />

which is the suspect. A witness must be able to make a positive identification from this<br />

line up before the suspect may be arrested and charged.<br />

The attacks took place between July 2004 and October 2006.<br />

The suspect approached individual women in various public<br />

settings paying them compliments on their appearance and<br />

followed up with sexual comments. He would then grope or<br />

kiss them in open public view. Fortunately, no one was injured.<br />

His next court appearance is June 19 th at Old City Hall to set<br />

a date for trial.<br />

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES: TWO CHARGED WITH SEVERAL<br />

BREAK AND ENTERS<br />

On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007 at approximately 11:00 am,<br />

the accused MUSSE in the company of Victor BRADBURY,<br />

attended at 169 Augusta Avenue in the City of Toronto.<br />

The accused smashed a window and entered #107. Once<br />

inside, both parties stole a hammer and some clothing.<br />

Using the hammer, the accused, and Victor BRADBURY<br />

broke into the residence at apartments #106. From<br />

apartment #106, the accused removed a grey bag containing<br />

a laptop computer and a black duffle bag containing a<br />

quantity of clothing.<br />

Shortly thereafter, uniform officers, observed both parties<br />

smoking what appeared to be a marihuana cigarette in the<br />

laneway near <strong>14</strong>3 Augusta Ave. The accused was wearing a<br />

black jacket over a white hooded sweater and carrying a<br />

grey bag appearing to be in the configuration of a knapsack.<br />

Victor BRADBURY was wearing a light blue bb cap grey<br />

sweat shirt and jeans, carrying a small black duffle bag.<br />

When the accused and Victor BRADBURY observed the<br />

officers, they fled on foot, dropping both bags. Using fire<br />

stairs, both parties tried to make good their escape across<br />

<strong>14</strong>1 Augusta Ave: one of the suspects’<br />

targets in break and enter spree. Photo by<br />

Kirstan Draper.<br />

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the rooftops in the area. The accused and Victor BRADBURY entered the vacant dwelling premises at<br />

153 Augusta Avenue making an attempt to hide in the washroom, only to flee the apartment as they<br />

were again observed by the pursuing officers.<br />

The accused and Victor BRADBURY then entered the dwelling house on the 3rd floor of <strong>14</strong>1 Augusta<br />

Ave via an unlocked sliding patio door and used the premises to elude pursuing officers. Both parties<br />

were then observed by the resident of the apartment exiting out the front door to street level.<br />

In the process of the foot chase, the accused shed his black jacket and continued to run now wearing<br />

the white hooded sweatshirt. The accused attempted to make good his escape by running through the<br />

Alexandra Park Housing Complex to no avail. Victor BRADBURY was observed running into the<br />

Vanauley Walk complex and made good his escape near the rear of white court place.<br />

At the top of Denison Avenue near White Court Place, the accused MUSSE was arrested by pursuing<br />

officers.<br />

The bags were located where they had been dropped. The grey knapsack turned out to be a computer<br />

bag containing a laptop computer and connections. The black duffle bag was filled with clothing. Both<br />

had been stolen from the entry at 169 Augusta #106. (Charge #3+4)<br />

Charge #1<br />

Charge #2<br />

Charge #3<br />

Charge #4<br />

Charge #5<br />

Charge #6<br />

: Break and Enter Commit<br />

: Break and Enter Commit<br />

: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under<br />

: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under<br />

: Break and Enter Intent<br />

: Break and Enter Intent<br />

CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF THE MONTH<br />

Theft from Auto’s<br />

Theft from automobiles are Remember, theft of valuable items left inside automobiles, are crimes that<br />

can be prevented.<br />

• Lock all valuables in the trunk. Thieves like to window<br />

shop also<br />

• Park in well lit, attended area<br />

• Carry your vehicle registration and ownership with you.<br />

Thieves can impersonate you when transferring the<br />

ownership of the vehicle if stolen also<br />

• Do not leave cash or small change in plain view<br />

• Close and lock all doors<br />

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• Electronic alarm system<br />

• Never hide a spare key in the vehicle<br />

• If you have a garage, use it and lock it<br />

• Call police immediately if a theft has occurred or if you think it is about to occur<br />

• Report suspicious persons<br />

• Remember: briefcases, sunglasses, clothing, keys and gym bags are all tempting to a thief<br />

• Install a locking gas cap to help prevent gasoline theft and limit a thief’s range to one tank<br />

• Call 911 when a theft is occurring or 416-808-2222 when it has occurred<br />

Personal Safety In Your car<br />

• When driving your car, keep your doors locked and windows rolled up<br />

• If you stop in traffic or at a light, keep your car in drive and stay alert<br />

• Never pick up hitchhikers<br />

• Travel on well lighted busy streets. Avoid unsafe areas<br />

• Check your daily routes and check for safe places to stop, such as fire or police stations, all<br />

night convenience stores or gas stations<br />

• If you are being followed, go up to a public place that is safe and call 911. Do not bring the<br />

problem home with you<br />

You too can Help Eliminate Auto Theft (H.E.A.T).<br />

Working Together To Prevent Crime<br />

P.C. Gord Reid #1703<br />

<strong>14</strong> Crime Prevention<br />

416-808-1529<br />

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UNIT INITIATIVES:<br />

Bike Week (May 28 to June 2, 2007)<br />

A brief history: Since the mid-1970s, Toronto has engaged in a comprehensive<br />

program to improve the state of cycling in the City.<br />

In 1988, the City launched Bike to Work Day to get commuters out of gridlock and<br />

on to their bicycles. As the city expanded, so did the event's scope and focus. The<br />

day expanded into a week and has taken on a leading role in promoting Shifting Gears, The Toronto<br />

Bike Plan, which was adopted by City Council in July 2001.<br />

Bike Week is organized by cyclists for cyclists. The support and participation of Toronto's cycling<br />

community is at the heart of Bike Week's popularity. Every year numerous individuals, businesses and<br />

community groups host hundreds of events across the city to show how bicycle-friendly Toronto is.<br />

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to pedal your influence and show how bicycles can make a real<br />

impact on our city.<br />

On June 9, 2007, <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> Community Officers along with members of the <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> C.P.L.C.<br />

will be conducting a bike blitz from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Stadium Road and Queens Quay West.<br />

As part of the public awareness about bicycle bylaws, theft prevention and the Highway Traffic Act,<br />

officers will also be taking bicycle registrations during the event.<br />

For more information: Call 416-392-7592, e-mail bikeweek@toronto.ca or visit www.toronto.ca/cycling/<br />

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BULLETIN:<br />

The Newcomer Outreach Program is designed to inform new immigrants about the services offered by<br />

the Toronto Police Service, and to help people feel more comfortable accessing those services. It also<br />

provides information about some of the rights and responsibilities people have in Canada and what to<br />

expect when dealing with the police.<br />

Feel free to browse through the reference material below:<br />

Newcomer Outreach online off www.torontopolice.on.ca<br />

• “A Guide to Police Services in Toronto” - DVD and Booklet<br />

• “A Guide to Police Services in Toronto” - Discussion Guide/Pamphlets<br />

• Translated Pamphlets<br />

• Lesson Plans<br />

A Guide To Police Services In Toronto - DVD<br />

The “Guide to Police Services in Toronto”, companion DVD contains information on everything from<br />

9-1-1 interpreter services to what documents to provide if a police officers stops you when you are<br />

driving. The booklet is available in 11 languages.<br />

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The “Guide to Police Services in Toronto” DVD is available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and<br />

Spanish will shortly be available in Tamil, Korean, Portuguese and Vietnamese, with other languages<br />

to follow.<br />

DVD AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

The DVD “A Guide to Police Services in Toronto” is now available through the Toronto Public<br />

Library. Copies of the DVD can be borrowed from any branch of the Toronto Public Library.<br />

Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish translations of the DVD are also available through the Library.<br />

Tamil, Vietnamese, and Korean translations will be available early in 2007.<br />

“A Guide to Police Services in Toronto” - Discussion Guide/Pamphlets<br />

The Discussion Guide is intended to facilitate discussions about the role the police play in our<br />

community. It contains a series of focussed questions that will help to assist with learning and<br />

discussion about, “A Guide to Police Services in Toronto”, DVD and pamphlet. The Guide contains<br />

questions that will remind people of information like what phone number to call when there is an<br />

emergency or what documents drivers must show to the police if they are stopped. The Guide also<br />

includes questions that can lead to interesting and beneficial conversations about the role police play in<br />

Canadian society and how people feel about the police.<br />

Some that are currently available as pdf's are listed below:<br />

• Chinese<br />

• French<br />

• Italian<br />

• Korean<br />

• Punjabi<br />

• Russian<br />

• Tamil<br />

• Vietnamese<br />

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Newcomer Outreach<br />

Introduction<br />

Welcome to the Toronto Police Service Newcomer Outreach Program!<br />

The Toronto Police Service Newcomer Outreach Program is intended to provide new immigrants<br />

with information on police services in Toronto, information on how to access those services, and to<br />

explain some of their rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.<br />

On this website you will find lots of information about police services you can download or order<br />

free of charge. Much of the information has been translated or is being translated.<br />

The Toronto Police Service has many pamphlets about crime prevention and personal safety. Many of<br />

these pamphlets have been translated into different languages. You can find a complete listing of all<br />

our pamphlets and the languages they are translated into by referring to "Translated Pamphlet List“,<br />

which can be downloaded.<br />

The Service has also prepared a companion DVD and a booklet, both entitled "A Guide to Police<br />

Services in Toronto". You can find out more about these and see a preview of the DVD by clicking on<br />

the link above.<br />

The DVD “A Guide to Police Services in Toronto” is now available through the Toronto Public<br />

Library. Copies of the DVD can be borrowed from any branch of the Toronto Public Library.<br />

Did you know that if you are the victim of a crime like domestic violence or sexual assault,<br />

interpreters are available to help you throughout the investigation and afterward The availability of<br />

interpreters will be expanded in the near future, and remember, there are always interpreters<br />

available when you call 9-1-1.<br />

A Guide to Police Services in Toronto booklet & DVD<br />

The Toronto Police Service has created the booklet to provide public with information on police<br />

services in Toronto and information on how to access those services. The materials also explain some<br />

of the rights and responsibilities under the Canadian law when dealing with the police.<br />

The topics covered include:<br />

• Contacting the police<br />

• 9-1-1 is an emergency in any language<br />

• How do I become a police officer<br />

• What do I do when police come to my home<br />

• What if someone doesn't speak or understand English<br />

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• Do I have to answer the officer's questions or identify myself<br />

• What are my rights if I am arrested<br />

• What if someone is arrested and they don't speak English<br />

• What should I do when an officer approaches me on the street<br />

• What should I do when an officer stops me while I'm driving<br />

• Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)<br />

• English as a Second Language<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

The Toronto Catholic District School Board, Adult Education Program, has developed five language<br />

lesson plans for instructors who teach English as a Second Language to adult immigrants new to<br />

Canada.<br />

These plans are based on Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and cover a range from CLB 1 - 6.<br />

Resources used were the DVD and pamphlet “A Guide to Police Services in Toronto."<br />

Discussion Guide<br />

The Discussion Guide is intended to facilitate discussions about the role the police play in our<br />

community.<br />

It contains a series of focused questions that will help to assist with learning and discussion about, “A<br />

Guide to Police Services in Toronto”, DVD and pamphlet.<br />

The Guide contains questions that will remind people of information like what phone number to call<br />

when there is an emergency or what documents drivers must show to the police if they are stopped.<br />

The Guide also includes questions that can lead to interesting and beneficial conversations about the<br />

role police play in Canadian society and how people feel about the police.<br />

DVD available through the Toronto Public Library<br />

The DVD “A Guide to Police Services in Toronto” is now available through the Toronto Public<br />

Library. Copies of the DVD can be borrowed from any branch of the Toronto Public Library.<br />

Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish translations of the DVD are also available through the Library.<br />

Tamil, Vietnamese, and Korean translations will be available early in 2007.<br />

You can order Newcomer booklets and copies of "A Guide to Police Services in Toronto" DVD by<br />

contacting Community Mobilization at 416-808-7070 or by email at<br />

communityliaison@torontopolice.on.ca.<br />

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http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/communitymobilization/newcomer/<br />

P.C. Jim McFedries #7363<br />

<strong>14</strong> Community Relations<br />

416-808-1508<br />

CPLC REPORTING:<br />

Superintendent Ruth White<br />

and the <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong><br />

Community Police Liaison Committee<br />

Cordially Invite Everyone to an<br />

Open House<br />

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007<br />

12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.<br />

at 150 Harrison Street<br />

(Dovercourt Road and Dundas Street W.)<br />

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Come out and …<br />

Meet Superintendent White and your Community Police Officers<br />

Tour your Police Station<br />

Displays from the Mounted and Canine Units<br />

Information on Community Safety<br />

Learn of employment opportunities<br />

Children’s Games<br />

Refreshments will be provided<br />

Sponsored by the <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC)<br />

Our May CPLC meeting was held at the Mounted Unit and we<br />

were fortunate to learn about how both horses and dogs make<br />

excellent police resources. Torontonians just love the police<br />

horses, and the horses love Torontonians too. A big gentle<br />

animal has an amazing effect on crowds. We even learned how<br />

some horses are smart enough to open their own pen. Police<br />

Dog Services, affectionately known as the K-9 unit are not<br />

seen as frequently as the horses, but they are renowned for<br />

chasing bad guys and sniffing out bad stuff. Both animals can<br />

be strategically used to assist in calming and controlling<br />

difficult situations. As the old saying goes, "horses for courses"<br />

We also learned about the history of the mounted unit from<br />

S/Insp. Bill Wardle. Bill explained the change in role and<br />

perception of the Police and the Mounted Unit over the years.<br />

It made me think of our own community's changing relationship with the police. It's fun watching old<br />

episodes of Dragnet, however our police today are much more open and collaborative with our<br />

residential and business communities. Horses get lots of positive reinforcement during training, to set<br />

an expectation that they will succeed in the field. That's something we should all practice with our<br />

teams, coworkers and youth.<br />

Next month we will end the season at the Lakeshore Legion with a BBQ and some tall tales about<br />

Community Mobilization.<br />

Bruce McKay<br />

Co-Chair<br />

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SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD:<br />

The Toronto Police Service invites applications for the position of School<br />

Crossing Guard to work at one of our <strong>Division</strong>s throughout the City. You<br />

can contact <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> at:<br />

<strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong> – 150 Harrison Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2A4 (416 808-<br />

<strong>14</strong>17)<br />

Your main duty is to safely cross all school-aged children up to and<br />

including grade 6. As a courtesy, you may assist older children, adults,<br />

elderly, the disabled or any other person you feel would benefit from your assistance. We invite<br />

you to apply in person at one of the <strong>Division</strong>s listed above. As well, for any additional information,<br />

please call the <strong>Division</strong> that is closest to your home address. The salary for this position is $10.36<br />

per hour with 12% Traveling Allowance and 4% Vacation Pay.<br />

Note:<br />

All applicants must pass a vision test.<br />

All applicants must provide a Certificate of Fitness from their family physician confirming<br />

that they are physically fit to carry out the duties of a Crossing Guard.<br />

Must not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been<br />

obtained. If a pardon was obtained, proof of pardon must be provided. If a conditional or<br />

absolute discharge has been received, proof that the RCMP has sealed the records must be<br />

provided.<br />

A security check will be conducted.<br />

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From P.C. Gord Reid and Jim McFedries<br />

--Crime Prevention and Community Relations<br />

Our officers are very involved in our neighbourhoods. Here<br />

are a few of the activities they have participated in:<br />

P.C. Reid and McFedries attended the Springhurst/Close Ave. Parkette and the Close Ave. Parkette<br />

with Councilor Gord Perks, Toronto Fire, and Toronto Hydro on May 9, 2007. The meeting was<br />

attended by 5 area residents, a Private Architect, Staff Members of Queen Victoria Public School.<br />

The intention of the meeting was to discuss community safety and conduct a safety audit of the<br />

parks.<br />

Sgt. D. Gerry, P.C. Borsboom, P.C. Bevilacqua, P.C. Zerucelli and P.C. Leblanc assisted McDonalds<br />

with McHappy Day on May 9, 2007.<br />

P.C. McFedries attended the Norwood Nursing Home on May 10, 2007 for a Personal Safety<br />

presentation. The meeting was attended by 15 staff members. The intention of the meeting was<br />

to raise their awareness about personal safety.<br />

Sgt. Zammit attended Parkdale Public Library on May 12, 2007 for ‘Law in the Community’. The<br />

‘Mock Trial’ was made up of a Judge, Community members (jurors), Court Officers, Police Officers,<br />

Crown Attorney and a Lawyer. The intention of the meeting was to show how the Judicial System<br />

works and provide information on legal services available in the community. The event was<br />

sponsored by Metro West Courts and Committee on Community Race & Ethnic Relations.<br />

Insp. Evans, Insp. Vorvis, S/Sgt Besenthal, P.C. McFedries and P.C. Reid attended the C.P.L.C. on<br />

May 29, 2007. The meeting was attended by 27 members of the group. The intention of the<br />

meeting was to discuss issues within the <strong>Division</strong> and those of the local groups.<br />

P.C. McFedries and P.C. Reid attended the May Robinson Senior Apartments on May 30, 2007.<br />

The meeting was attended by 45 members of the residence along with T.C.H.C. staff. The<br />

intention of the meeting was to discuss street safety and community concerns.<br />

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ESP RECOGNIZED FOR<br />

ALL ITS HARD WORK<br />

AND LEADERSHIP<br />

Empowered students made their presence<br />

known in a thunderous end-of-year awards<br />

celebration for students, teachers, and<br />

police officers involved in the largest school<br />

safety program in the nation.<br />

The Empowered Students Partnership (ESP) showcase at the Liberty Grand on<br />

May 1 brought out hundreds of students, staff advisors and officers to recognize<br />

the best ways students keep their schools safe. All the schools showed off their<br />

work through educational displays at the showcase event.<br />

“The leadership of young people in this great city is making a difference,” Chief<br />

Blair said, of the programs created with the commitment, enthusiasm, and<br />

dedication of students.<br />

Schools participating in the ESP program form committees of students, staff<br />

advisors, and police officers who create programs, education campaigns and<br />

events designed to make their schools and communities safer.<br />

St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School was named outstanding ESP school of the<br />

year for their work that included anti-bullying, cyber bullying campaigns and<br />

events to bring students together with teachers, staff, and police officers.<br />

“Many students have developed better relationships with police officers,” said ESP<br />

committee member Felicia Guthrie, 18.<br />

She said her school has become safer because of the close relationship between<br />

students and officers.<br />

“It’s opened students to talking about their problems with staff members and<br />

police officers.”<br />

Mayor David Miller told the hundreds of students that their work is a valuable<br />

crime prevention tool.<br />

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“Toronto is a safe city but we deserve an even safer city,” Mayor Miller said.<br />

“Safety is about law enforcement and about preventing crime before it happens.”<br />

He said ESP gives youth a voice and a chance to bring important ideas to the<br />

table often reserved for adults only.<br />

“Young people in Toronto know what’s needed in their neighbourhoods.”<br />

Other schools and students were honoured for their work, including creating an<br />

anti-violence documentary, a nutrition program and drinking and driving<br />

education campaigns.<br />

ESP now operates in 110 schools across the city<br />

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Latest grads mark new<br />

chapter for the Service<br />

From the TPS Website -- The next chapter in Toronto<br />

policing unfolded during a graduation day ceremony in<br />

the heart of the city, as <strong>14</strong>4 recruits proudly marched<br />

before hundreds of beaming onlookers at Nathan Phillips<br />

Square.<br />

“Today, you are poised to write the next chapter,” Chief Bill Blair told the <strong>14</strong>4 recruits<br />

during the May 10 graduation, highlighting the Service’s 50th anniversary of serving<br />

Toronto. “The future of policing is in your very hands. Honour the past and build the<br />

future.”<br />

The <strong>14</strong>4 grads came into the bright afternoon sunshine under the escort of the TPS<br />

Winged Wheels precision motorcycle team, a contingent of TPS War Veterans and the<br />

sounds of the police pipers and drummers as cameras flashed in the crowd full of family<br />

and friends.<br />

Mayor David Miller was heartened to see the ceremony take place in Nathan Phillips<br />

Square once again because it allows citizens a chance to participate in the ceremony and<br />

see their new officers.<br />

“Holding this ceremony in a public square is symbolic of community policing,” Miller said.<br />

This sentiment was echoed by Toronto Police Services Board Chair Alok Mukherjee.<br />

“This square is a meeting point, where the rich diversity of the city is on display every<br />

day,” said Mukherjee. “You join an organization that places the highest priority on the<br />

relationship between itself and the community it serves.”<br />

This class also represents the community in its diversity, with visible minorities making<br />

up 39% of new officers, speaking 35 languages. Nearly two-thirds also have postsecondary<br />

educations, such as valedictorian Douglas Sinclair.<br />

The 32-year-old accountant decided to take on policing, following in the footsteps of his<br />

father, Larry, a 38-year veteran who is 53 <strong>Division</strong> unit commander.<br />

“He’s a very bright guy and a caring person,” said S/Insp Sinclair, of his son. “He loves<br />

people.”<br />

For his part, the younger Sinclair said in his speech that each recruit has grown a lot in<br />

the training that began in December.<br />

“We’ve all come a very long way in a short time,” he said, of learning to handle high-<br />

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stress traning situations, where gut instinct was regarded as a trusted sense. “We<br />

address and assess situations different than before.”<br />

He said the new recruits walk with their heads held high, on and off the job, in an effort<br />

to keep their eyes out for signs of trouble and serve the community.<br />

Const. Robert Choe of <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong>, an eight-year veteran of the Service handed his<br />

brother, Michael, 25, his badge at the ceremony as the<br />

Chief looked on.<br />

“It’s fantastic,” said Choe. “I’m really excited for him.”<br />

New officer Dalida Figueiredo had her eyes full of tears<br />

and her arms full as her children Brianna, 7, and Alessio,<br />

3, ran to her once the class was dismissed.<br />

“She’s always saying how proud she is of me,” said<br />

Figueiredo, of her daughter. The 30-year-old always had<br />

policing on her mind as she made herself a family and a<br />

career with an insurance company.<br />

“I always wanted to be a police officer since I was in kindergarten,” she said. “It’s always<br />

been my dream.”<br />

Const. Upkar Mann could hardly believe the day had come.<br />

“It’s such a respectful profession and I now get to serve the community,” said Mann, who<br />

came to Canada from India six years ago and speaks Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.<br />

Ontario Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter, Training<br />

and Education Unit Supt. Darren Smith also welcomed the grads to the policing fold.<br />

The class has already displayed its compassion in the community by organizing a food<br />

drive for the Daily Bread Food Bank.<br />

Grad class makeup:<br />

• 15% women<br />

• 39% visible minorities<br />

• 59% post secondary education<br />

• 28% previous police/military experience<br />

• 71% speak one language other than English<br />

• 31% speak two or more languages other than English<br />

Languages spoken include: American Sign Language, Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, Creole,<br />

Croatian, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese,<br />

Korean, Kuchi, Kurdish, Macedonian, Mandarin, Pashtun, Patois, Polish, Portuguese,<br />

Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Turkish, Ukrainian and<br />

Urdu.<br />

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR, JUNE 2007:<br />

Here is a list of activities for the upcoming month.<br />

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />

27<br />

3<br />

28 29 30 31 1 2 <strong>14</strong> <strong>Division</strong><br />

Open House 12:00<br />

– 3:00 PM<br />

*Central Tech<br />

Community Clean<br />

up 12 – 4 p.m.<br />

4<br />

World Vision<br />

Street Proofing<br />

5 6 7<br />

Sibelius Square<br />

Neighbourhood<br />

Watch, CPAT<br />

8 9<br />

CPLC Bike<br />

Blitz 10:00 AM<br />

– 2:00 PM<br />

10<br />

17<br />

11<br />

Launch<br />

Neighbours Night<br />

Out, Nathan<br />

Philips Square<br />

10:30 AM –<br />

2:00PM<br />

18<br />

‘Gone Fishin’<br />

Scadding Court<br />

World Vision – ESL<br />

Intro to Police<br />

12 13 <strong>14</strong> 15<br />

International<br />

Elder Abuse<br />

Awareness Day<br />

19<br />

‘Gone Fishin’<br />

Scadding Court<br />

Neighbours Night<br />

Out 6:00 – 9:00 PM<br />

20<br />

‘Gone Fishin’<br />

Scadding Court<br />

21<br />

‘Gone Fishin’<br />

Scadding Court<br />

Summer Solstice<br />

22<br />

‘Gone Fishin’<br />

Scadding Court<br />

16<br />

Dufferin Grove<br />

Park BBQ<br />

10 am-2 pm<br />

23<br />

‘Gone Fishin’<br />

Scadding Court<br />

24<br />

25 26<br />

Oxford Senior’s<br />

Street Proofing<br />

27 28 29 30<br />

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