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| TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD ESTABLISHES INDEPENDENT CIVILIAN REVIEW OF THE OVERSIGHT OF G20 POLICING Date: 2010-07-06 09:48:07 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2010 TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD ESTABLISHES INDEPENDENT CIVILIAN REVIEW OF THE OVERSIGHT OF G20 POLICING Toronto – The Toronto Police Services Board is establishing an Independent Civilian Review, to identify and study issues raised by the public and Board members regarding oversight, governance, accountability, transparency and the communications and supervision issues arising from a multi-jurisdictional model of policing in the context of the governance role and policies of the Toronto Police Services Board. “In the week since the G20 Summit, the Board has taken the time to meet, identify issues and concerns and develop a reasoned approach to review the oversight and policy aspects of policing at the G20 Summit,” said Toronto Police Services Board Chair Alok Mukherjee. “We believe that this Independent Civilian Review is the most appropriate way forward and is in keeping with the Board’s history of taking measured and reasoned approaches to key civilian oversight issues.” Subject to the Terms of Reference developed by the Reviewer, in consultation with the Board, the Reviewer may seek the input of any individuals, agencies, organizations or associations who have information that could assist in the review. In addition, the Reviewer will review relevant legal authorities, policies and practices as well as decision-making structures and processes with respect to policing in place during the Summit. Following completion of the Independent Civilian Review, the Reviewer will submit a report to the Board with recommendations related to policy, structural and systemic issues for consideration and any action, as deemed necessary. -30- For more information Board Office 416-808-8080 | |