Toronto, ON May 7, 2026 – Today, ABC Toronto called for full and immediate funding of the Toronto Police Service and a directive to fill all existing vacancies without delay. Toronto cannot afford a hollowed-out police force. With hundreds of officer vacancies, community safety is being compromised: Residents in Scarborough are seeing a rise in petty theft, those in the downtown face open drug use and violence, and those in Rosedale and Forest Hill should not have to live in fear of home invasions.
Our plan:
- Fully fund all approved positions in the police budget
- Launch an accelerated recruitment and retention program
- Improve officer deployment to high-need areas
- Increase transparency around staffing levels and response times
Public safety is the foundation of a functioning city. Without it, everything else suffers. Toronto must be safe, and that starts with a fully staffed police service.
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Email: kaizicowitz@abctoronto.org
About ABC Toronto:
ABC Toronto is a not-for-profit organization of concerned citizens who believe Toronto must become a highly livable city that is the envy of the world.
The City of Toronto is Canada’s economic engine. Our success helps Canada succeed. ABC Toronto advocates for practical solutions to the issues that are holding our city back from its potential, such as congestion, community safety, affordability, and competitiveness.
By working together, we can make Toronto a place where you can afford to raise a family, with new infrastructure, excellent public services, and an honest and transparent government. Learn more: www.abctoronto.org