Black plaque № 53261

Toronto, ON, Canada

Early policing in Toronto Canada's first city police force was established in Toronto in 1834. It consisted of five officers, a chief, and 14 reservists. The force had no uniform or training and worked for Toronto city council. Disturbances over religious differences were common, and the police ofte

n unfairly favoured the Protestant majority. In 1859, the force was totally reformed after many cases of misconduct. The new force grew rapidly. Officers received a uniform and training and were given

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