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Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory are expected to pay tribute to the officer at the funeral and Northrup’s wife is set to deliver the eulogy.
Northrup, a father of three, served the force for 31 and a half years.
“Jeff was hugely liked by his neighbours, community, colleagues and friends,” Toronto Police said in a statement.
“He has been praised for his kindness, energy and enthusiasm for work and life. He was dedicated to his wife and family, and his work as a police officer.”
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A police officer reacts as he arrives for the funeral of Toronto Police Const. Jeffrey Northrup in Toronto on Monday, July 12, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)