Toronto: Following the spate of recent gun violence in Toronto, it’s police chief says he has drawn up a plan to fight gun and gang violence and make the city and its surrounding areas safer for residents and visitors.
The Toronto Police Service has a comprehensive plan to address the issues we’re facing, said Chief Mark Sanders.
“I will launch the service’s plan in the coming days and we will continue to work with our communities to reduce gun violence in our city. Together we will create safer spaces,” he added while pointing out that, “We know that most gun violence in Toronto is directly connected to street gang activity.”
Toronto has received $4.5 million in additional funding to fight gun crime.
“I welcome Mayor Tory’s initiative in securing funding from all three levels of government to help address gun violence in our city,” said Chief Mark Saunders.
Ontario Funding
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, said: “Our government is investing $25 million over four years to support the fight against gun and gang violence in the City of Toronto. Mayor Tory and Chief Saunders have indicated a pressing need for the provincial contribution to the gun and gang fight to be used to support surge funding for anti-gun and gang police operations. Today, our government is delivering by taking the necessary steps to authorize up to $1.5 million of our contribution to be used to put boots on the ground where they are needed most to keep people safe.”
“In addition to the $25 million invested in Toronto over four years, our government has also launched a province-wide strategy to dismantle gangs once and for all and ensure criminals who commit offences using firearms end up where they belong – behind bars,” he said.