Police Officer @ Toronto Police Service
Toronto, Ontario
Joined February 2023
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Every now and then, I find myself explaining why community work and supporting newcomers are so important from a policing perspective, especially when some question whether this is “real policing.”
At its very foundation, policing is about the COMMUNITY!
#ProjectHOPE #Police
As Sir Robert Peel famously expressed, “The police are the public and the public are the police.” We cannot separate the two.
This heartfelt testimony came from one of the newcomers during a Q&A session who attended our recent event with the African Centre for Refugees.
It was a pleasure attending the African Centre for Refugees Annual Community Event, back in my home division - 51 Division!
An event that aligns perfectly with the vision and initiatives of Project HOPE (Newcomer Assistance Program).
#ProjectHOPE #TorontoPolice – at Toronto, Ontario
🇨🇦 Wherever I stand in the world, I’ll always hold the red and white high and proud. 🇨🇦
#canada #home #torontopolice #redwhite #police – at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From years of serving as a Neighbourhood Community Officer in Regent Park, Toronto, to engaging with communities in the favelas of Brazil, one thing has never changed: the passion for giving back, building trust, and connecting with people! – at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
🇧🇷🇨🇦 Two countries. Two different policing systems. Brazil has two main state-level police services with distinct roles: the Military Police, responsible primarily for uniformed, preventive and public-order policing while the Civil Police is responsible primarily for criminal inv – at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
These communities reflect the city’s vibrant culture, but also deep-rooted social and economic challenges.
For law enforcement, policing these densely populated communities presents complex challenges shaped by decades of organized crime, territorial disputes, and …
Country #42: 🇨🇴 Colombia
Travelling is more than seeing new places, it broadens perspective, builds cultural understanding and helps one appreciate the different challenges communities and law enforcement face around the world. – at Toronto, Ontario
An incredible evening celebrating at the TPAAA Athletic Banquet!
Last evening was about much more than sports. It was about the people behind the teams, the athletes, volunteers, coaches, community partners and first responders who continue to make the TPAAA so special! – at Toronto, Ontario
Throughout the year, the Toronto Police Service’s “Project HOPE” team continues to deliver information sessions to help newcomers feel informed, supported and safe as they build their lives in Canada 🇨🇦
#ProjectHOPE #TorontoPolice #CommunitySafety #NewcomersToCanada #Police – at Toronto, Ontario
The Trinidad & Tobago Police Cricket Club 🇹🇹made their first-ever tour of Canada🇨🇦, taking on the Toronto Police Cricket Club in a friendly yet fiercely competitive match — and the day did not disappoint!
#TorontoPoliceCricketClub #toronto #TrinidadAndTobago #TorontoPolice – at Toronto, Ontario
Project HOPE proudly hosted the fourth of five Children’s Events in collaboration with COSTI Immigrant Services as part of our Children’s Toy Drive held at the end of last year.
#projecthope #torontopolice #police #newcomerstocanada
Percival Cummins Memorial Cricket Game 🏏
45 years after Toronto Police Service Constable Percival Cummins made the ultimate sacrifice, we continue to gather at the very cricket ground named in his honour to play the sport he loved.
We will always remember you! – at Toronto, Ontario
Today, I had the privilege of visiting a summer school for newcomer children to Canada, some of whom arrived only a week ago. 🇨🇦
A truly diverse group of bright young people, coming from different parts of the world and beginning a new chapter in Canada. – at Toronto, Ontario
12 years ago today, I joined the Toronto Police Service!
A career that wasn’t my childhood dream, and one I never imagined would become such a meaningful part of my life.
I am very grateful of the journey so far 🙏🏼 – at Toronto, Ontario
