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| Statement from the Toronto Police Services Board regarding Concerns of Susan Eng Date: 2007-11-15 15:15:15 |
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For immediate release Thursday November 15, 2007 Allegations have been made that the former Chair of Toronto Police Services Board, Ms. Susan Eng, was the subject of surveillance by the Toronto Police Service during her term as Chair from 1991 to 1995. The Board takes this allegation very seriously because it believes that the Board’s ability to carry out its responsibilities free from any fear or intimidation is paramount for public confidence. As a result, the Board has enquired into the circumstances underlying the allegations. Based on its enquiries, the Board is satisfied that Ms. Eng was never the subject of a judicial authorization obtained by the Toronto Police Service for the interception of private communications. The Board further believes that Ms. Eng’s concerns, when raised, were treated seriously and investigated thoroughly. It should be noted that there is a legal process that must be followed when the police engage in surveillance. The Board recognizes that this matter has raised some important questions. As here, and on other occasions where similar concerns have been raised by Board members, the concerns have been fully investigated and reported back publicly to the Board. The Board has reviewed all of these cases and has satisfied itself that they have been resolved appropriately. | |