Police release new carding policy

3rd & 7 37yd

At @TorontoPolice HQ, where Chief Blair, TPSB Chair Mukherjee & Mayor @JohnTory to announce changes to cmnty engmt policy. Incl carding. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 2:55:29 PM
.@TPSBoard Chair Mukherjee begins. "The issue of community engagement is challenging law enforcement & communities." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBHNzRSW4AAkqpJ.jpg

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:05:33 PM
Mukherjee says "exhaustive debate & study" of the problem & input from former Justice has led to new draft policy and procedure. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:06:41 PM
Mukherjee says policy will be presented to @TPSBoard at its meeting next Thursday. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:07:07 PM
Mukherjee says new policy "strikes the right balance" between fair treatment of citizens and safety. But not expected 2 b "perfect solution"

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:08:05 PM
Mukherjee says "joint statement of principles" serves as centre point of policy. Recognizes that police must exercise discretion based on:

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:09:05 PM
Fairness, respect, individuality...

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:09:21 PM
Officers will not consider race, ethnic origin etc. in deciding to card someone unless pertinent to investigation. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:10:01 PM
Mukherjee says @TorontoPolice will initiate a strong training program for members based on new policy. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:11:09 PM
Mukherjee says @TorontoPolice & @TPSBoard realized there was a need change. "Divers ice, forward-looking policy." #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:12:07 PM
Mayor @JohnTory lauds @TorontoPolice Chief Blair for "commitment to bias-free policing" in #TO & community. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBHP2YtW4AAt0o1.jpg

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:14:29 PM
.@JohnTory calls this an "important landmark" in making bias-free policing. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:15:02 PM
.@JohnTory says policies like this require constant review. Says he's seen a level of racial distrust with police. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:16:08 PM
.@JohnTory says this policy begins the process of re-establishing trust between @TorontoPolice and communities. #TO "continuous" process.

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:18:20 PM
.@TorontoPolice Chief Blair says he recognizes there can be "mistrust and fear" in some police interactions. #TO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBHRGw1XIAAYaJy.jpg

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:19:59 PM
Blair says @TorontoPolice recognize that they have "an enormous responsibility" to respect people's rights. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:20:56 PM
Blair says this new policy "really will have a positive effect." But that this isn't the end of the work. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:21:59 PM
"We now have a foundational document that allows us to move forward together" says Blair. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:23:41 PM
"I want to ensure the people of Toronto including those in diverse communities" that Police are committed to respecting rights says Blair.

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:24:49 PM
Asked what took so long. Chief says that's how long it took to get it right.

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:27:58 PM
Chief Blair says this new policy gives them a framework to work with, better training. Confident we won't see a repeat of 31 Div report.

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:31:58 PM
Blair says @TorontoPolice cant just stop carding. "Police need information...necessary...essential part of policing" to know what's going on

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:35:13 PM
Blair says data from carding has "great value" for police. Let's them be proactive, not reactive. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:36:53 PM
Asked again about what this changes, Blair says gives police better training, understanding of what they can do. Make better decisions. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:40:37 PM
And my wonderful recalled iPhone 5 battery is about to kick the bucket after just moderate use.

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:41:24 PM
Blair says racial profiling "is not tolerated in the police service. It's bad policing." #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:42:25 PM
Blair says success of new policy will be measured not by numbers, but by relationship with public. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:43:32 PM
"I just put this suit on." Chief Blair catches himself without a name tag on, laughs after saying "we make all our officers wear name tags"

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:45:06 PM
Chief Blair says he doesn't believe police intended to "abuse" carding. But now sees much of info gathered wasn't "necessary." #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:51:43 PM
Chief Blair shies away from saying that officers will have to tell people the info they give during an engagement is voluntary. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:54:35 PM
Public should be informed through media, other means says Blair.

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:55:27 PM
Blair's shows Radio Canada reporter and I as he leaves that he DOES have his name tag on on his shirt under his jacket. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:56:19 PM
Mayor @JohnTory now answering questions re: city matters.

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 3:58:08 PM
Mayor @JohnTory says @TPSBoard has not yet made a decision re: new Police Chief. #TO

by Mark Carcasole via twitter 3/27/2015 4:09:03 PM

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