Toronto Police Services Board approves independent review of G20 policing
The Toronto Police Services Board has decided to launch an independent civilian review of policing during last month’s G20 summit.
At a special public meeting today (July 6), the board approved the review of the “oversight, governance and policy aspects” of G20 security operations.
“The Independent Civilian Review (ICR) will carry out a comprehensive review in order to identify issues and concerns regarding oversight, governance, accountability, transparency, as well as communication and supervision issues arising from the multijurisdictional model of policing the G20 Summit,” states the mandate of the review.
On his blog, Toronto Police Services Board chair Alok Mukherjee noted today that the review is not a public inquiry.
The reviewer has not yet been named, but the review is expected to take 12 weeks.
Amnesty International, the Ontario New Democratic Party, the Council of Canadians, Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May, and others are calling for a public inquiry to examine the G20 summit.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has welcomed the Toronto Police Service Board's decision to hold an independent civilian review.
"It is the opinion of the CCLA that police conduct during the G20 Summit was, at times, disproportionate, arbitrary and excessive," the association said today in a statement. "In our view, despite instances of commendable and professional conduct, the policing and security efforts, especially after 5PM on June 26 and June 27, failed to demonstrate commitment to Canada’s constitutional values."
The G20 summit was the scene of the largest mass arrests in Canadian history.
In a June 29 statement, the Toronto Police Services Board said: “The G20 Summit on June 26 and 27 was held in one of the busiest parts of Toronto, jeopardizing the safety and livelihood of residents and businesses in this part of the City.”
Today, the Toronto Police Service announced it has begun removing surveillance cameras installed in the downtown core for the summit.
The police force was one of several agencies involved with the G20 Summit Integrated Security Unit.
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RE: 1. Stephen Harper Attendee (2003),[73] Prime Minister of Canada, 2006-current
Photo :http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/8prGqRK8jj6/Stephen+Harper+Holds+News+Conference+After/25FP2SIPFXs/Stephen+Harper
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3. Mike Harris Premier of Ontario, 1995-2002, Bilderberg Member
Photo: http://www.nndb.com/people/976/000123607/mike-harris-2-sized.jpg
4. Bernard Lord Premier of New Brunswick, 1999-2006, Bilderberg member
Photo: http://www.gnb.ca/legis/publications/tradition/premiers/images/hatfield.jpg
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Wasn't supposed to, just the summit.