Deputy Solicitor General, Community Safety, Ministry of the Solicitor General
Toronto, Ontario
Joined November 2011
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Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Bryan MacKillop as Deputy Commissioner with the Ontario Provincial Police. Throughout his career, Bryan has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to public service. I am confident his experience and vision will be instrumental as we uphold our commitment to the people and communities of Ontario.
ALT Introducing Bryan MacKillop Deputy Commissioner “Drawing on the strength of our members and partnerships, I am committed to driving results, supporting operational readiness and ensuring the OPP continues to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. By working collaboratively and embracing innovation, we will continue to adapt to emerging challenges while advancing our commitment to public safety.”
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Applications are open for the Bail Compliance and Warrant Apprehension Grant.
Funding will give police the tools they need to prevent repeat and violent offenders from committing serious crimes while out on bail.
Police services and boards can apply on Transfer Payment Ontario.
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
🔥 Fire Safety in Action in @KingTownship 👏
Families explored lithium-ion battery safety through VR and hands-on activities at a local open house.
The Nobleton Fire Station team challenged visitors to spot safer charging habits and recognize fire risks.
#FPW2026
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Need a new charger or cable? 🔌🔋
Just because a replacement fits doesn’t mean it’s made for your device.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions and use a recommended or original replacement. Off-brand charging cables can increase the risk of fire. 🔥
#FirePreventionWeek2026 #FPW2026
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Discover hundreds of jobs at the Correctional Services Job Fair.
Join us in Lindsay on October 20 and Ottawa on October 22. Learn about careers including correctional officers, healthcare workers, social workers, probation and parole officers, and more.
ontario.ca/correctionsjobs
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Rechargeable batteries and battery-powered devices don’t belong in household garbage. 🔋🗑️
Even when broken, batteries can pose a fire risk if damaged or crushed.
Dispose of them properly in your community.
Learn more: chargedforlife.ca
#FirePreventionWeek2026
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, but unsafe charging can spark a fire.
Use manufacturer-approved chargers, charge devices on hard surfaces and keep them away from heat.
@ONFireMarshal #FirePreventionWeek
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Where you charge matters. 🔋
Never charge e-bikes, e-scooters or other lithium-ion battery-powered devices in doorways, hallways or escape routes.
Keep your way out clear. Think before you charge — don’t block your escape. 🔥
#FirePreventionWeek2026
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Today, we remember Ontario’s fallen firefighters as selfless protectors who answered every call for help, no matter the risk.
To their families: your strength and resilience inspire us all. We stand with you today and always.
#HeroesAmongUs #Neverforget
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Today marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We reflect and honour the survivors, their families and communities affected by the legacy of Indian Residential Schools, as well as the thousands who never made it home.
ontario.ca/page/national-day…
#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they're working. 🚨
Today, we launched the fourth annual Test Your Smoke Alarm Day at Fanshawe College, bringing together fire safety leaders, community partners and students to share a simple but critical message: working smoke alarms save lives.
As part of the event, we connected with post-secondary students, many of whom are living away from home for the first time, to highlight the importance of knowing their fire safety responsibilities and ensuring their smoke alarms are working.
Swipe through for key quotes and takeaways from today's speakers. ➡️
Then take a minute to test your smoke alarms, check your batteries and make sure your household is protected.
#TestYourSmokeAlarmDay #SavedByTheBeep
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
As today marks the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial, we pay tribute to the brave frontline officers who gave their lives in service to their communities.
In memory of their ultimate sacrifice, we stand together with their loved ones in recognizing their heroism.
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Today, we join the Canadian Police Association, the Canadian Peace Officers' Memorial Association, and policing partners from across Canada on Parliament Hill for the 49th annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Service, honouring the more than 900 police and peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.
For more information: cppom.ca/2026/03/13/cppom202…
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Aujourd’hui, nous nous joignons à l’Association canadienne des policiers, à l’Association canadienne pour la commémoration des agents de la paix ainsi qu’à nos partenaires du milieu policier de partout au Canada sur la Colline du Parlement pour le 49e Service commémoratif des policiers et agents de la paix canadiens, afin de rendre hommage à plus de 900 policiers et agents de la paix ayant fait le sacrifice ultime au service de leurs communautés.
Pour en savoir plus : cppom.ca/2026/03/13/cppom202…
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@CPPOM
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Today, we honour the lives of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam.
Their tragic deaths in 2015 led to the CKW Inquest and 86 recommendations to strengthen Ontario’s response to intimate partner violence (IPV).
To help those experiencing IPV, the OPP has modernized its Personal Safety Plan and added additional resources to support informed decision-making, safety planning and access to community services.
The OPP remains committed to a victim-centred, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes survivor safety and works to prevent future harm.
🔗 Visit opp.ca/IPV for information, safety planning tools and support resources.
ALT A glowing white candle beside a delicate white rose with the words 'Never forgotten' on a black background.
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
It’s #ForensicScienceWeek!
Ontario’s Centre of Forensic Sciences plays a key role in supporting criminal investigations and public safety across the province.
We thank these dedicated professionals for their important work every day.
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Think before you toss.
Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries and power many of the devices we use every day from phones and laptops to power tools, e-bikes, toys, and more.
But when they're no longer needed, never put them in the garbage.
Improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries can be damaged during collection and processing, potentially causing fires in garbage trucks, recycling facilities, and landfills.
Before disposing of a lithium-ion battery:
✔ tape the battery terminals
✔ store it in a cool, dry place
✔ take it to a designated battery recycling or household hazardous waste collection site
✔ contact your municipality for local disposal options
⚠️ If a battery is damaged, leaking, swollen, overheating, or making unusual noises, stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely.
A few extra minutes can help prevent a fire.
Learn more: ChargedForLife.ca
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Hotter summer weather means a higher risk of forest fires. If you live near wooded areas, learn how to stay safe, prepare your home, and stay informed about local fire conditions.
Learn more: ontario.ca/page/forest-fires
@ONforestfires
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Firefighter recruits from across Ontario came together for the NFPA 1010 Firefighter Level I Pilot, testing an innovative blended learning model that paired online theory with hands-on training. Beyond earning their certification, participants shared valuable feedback that will help shape the future of Firefighter Level I training across the province.
Over 7 days of practical instruction and 1 day of testing, recruits built the knowledge, skills, teamwork, resilience, and professionalism needed to thrive in the fire service. Their hard work and commitment are helping strengthen training for the next generation of firefighters.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this pilot a success and supported the future of firefighter training in Ontario. @crfdsicr
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Today, @DRPS came together to honour and remember Constable in Training (CIT) Tyrone Magbitang.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined Tyrone’s family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate his life and recognize the profound impact he had on so many.
Tyrone’s kindness, compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to others left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. While his life was far too short, his legacy will live on through the lives he touched, the friendships he built, and the example he set.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our policing partners who stood beside Tyrone’s family and the Durham Regional Police Service throughout this difficult week. In particular, we thank the Ontario Provincial Police (@OPPNews), London Police Service (@lpsmediaoffice), and Toronto Police Service (@TorontoPolice) for their extraordinary compassion, professionalism, and support. Your members went above and beyond, and your kindness will never be forgotten.
We also wish to recognize and thank Dignity Memorial, Oshawa Funeral Home, Scarborough Funeral Centre, and Embassy Church for their exceptional support in coordinating the visitations, transportation, and funeral services. Their professionalism and care were instrumental in ensuring these arrangements were carried out with dignity and respect.
To Tyrone’s family and loved ones, please know that you remain in our thoughts and that the DRPS family stands with you today and in the days ahead.
Tyrone will always be remembered as one of our own.
Please keep our fellow Constable-in-Training in your thoughts. We remain hopeful about their continued recovery.
Chief Peter Moreira
#DRPS #HonouringTyrone #PoliceFamily #Community #NeverForgotten
Mario Di Tommaso, O.O.M. retweeted
Today, we laid to rest a trusted and loyal guardian: our fallen colleague, Provincial Constable Tarun Bali.
Provincial Constable Tarun Bali’s life was cut unjustly and tragically short, though not before he fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a police officer, and far exceeded every expectation entrusted to him as a proud and dedicated member of the OPP.
Provincial Constable Bali has left us with a powerful reminder: that service above self is both an honour and a responsibility. We will do as you faithfully did – we will courageously and tirelessly continue to serve our province and protect its citizens.
Tarun, we have the watch from here. May you rest in peace.
#HeroesInLife
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Aujourd’hui, nous avons accompagné à son dernier repos un gardien loyal et digne de confiance : notre collègue tombé au champ d’honneur, l’agent Tarun Bali de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario (Police provinciale).
L’agent provincial Tarun Bali a vu sa vie être injustement et tragiquement écourtée, mais non sans avoir réalisé son rêve d’enfance de devenir policier et sans avoir largement dépassé toutes les attentes placées en lui en tant que fier et dévoué membre de la Police provinciale.
L’agent provincial Bali nous lègue un puissant rappel : que se dévouer au service des autres avant soi-même est à la fois un honneur et une responsabilité. Nous ferons comme vous l’avez fidèlement fait — nous continuerons, avec courage et sans relâche, à servir notre province et à protéger ses citoyennes et citoyens.
Tarun, nous prenons la relève à partir d’ici. Puisses-tu reposer en paix.
#HérosDansLaVie
