Toronto Police Stretched Thin Ahead of Violent Transit Attacks, Says Union Head

Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid speaks to the media at the scene of a shooting in Mississauga, Ont., on Sept. 12, 2022. Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press

As Toronto’s population has grown, its police force has shrunk, says Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid, who represents about 8,000 officers. As a wave of violent attacks hits the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system, Reid discusses the state of crime and policing in the city.

“We’re down at least 400 officers over the last 10 years,” he told The Epoch Times.