Toronto Increasing Police Presence During Jewish Holiday Weekend

Toronto increasing police presence during Jewish holiday weekend

Toronto police are increasing their presence throughout the city, as members of the Jewish community prepare to observe the High Holidays. With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur approaching, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says authorities are taking additional steps to help keep people safe as they gather to observe the holidays. At a press conference […]

Mayor, Toronto police unveil safety plan ahead of Jewish high holidays

With days to go before some of the most sacred holidays in the Jewish calendar are set to be observed, Toronto police say they will be ramping up officer patrols and setting up command posts to help keep the Jewish community safe during the high holidays.

Toronto Police Chief, Mayor Issue Harsh Warning Ahead of High Holidays: Antisemitic Attacks Will Be Taken Very Seriously

Canada (VINnews) – Toronto police are stepping up security around Jewish communities ahead of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with Police Chief Myron Demkiw warning that anyone who turns demonstrations into criminal activity will face arrest. Demkiw said Tuesday that officers will be deployed in greater numbers during the upcoming holidays, with both uniformed and […]

Olivia Chow says city facing ‘moment of emboldened antisemitism’ as police details plans for Jewish holidays

Toronto police will have an enhanced presence throughout the city as the Jewish community prepares to observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Toronto police officers to embed with Jewish security network during High Holidays

"We will have police officers embedded with the Jewish security network over the coming weeks," said Toronto Chief of Police Myron Demkiw.