“The evidence at the trial will show what actually happened in that City Hall parking lot.
“I ask everyone to keep an open mind and not to rush to judgment.”
Thousands of officers and civilians lined streets to give a final goodbye to Northrup a married father of three on July 12 at BMO Field.
His loss has shaken friends and colleagues at 52 Division.
“I’m more concerned about our members that were on scene that night having to deal with that incident,” said Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid.
“Our men and women go to work each and every day knowing that there’s a possibility they may not come home.
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TORONTO This week, the Toronto Police Service issued body-worn cameras and began training officers in four divisions as it continues to roll out the service-wide program. “In this day and age it’s so vital that we work as a service to have that relationship with our communities, and that trust. And this is something that shows transparency towards beginning that,” said Sgt. Chris McCann from 52 Division. The service took the further step of publicly releasing its internal procedures, saying it’s the first force in Canada to do so. The lengthy 13-page document explains rationale, context of recording, retention of video, and penalties for non-compliant service members.