Toronto police investigating racism, antisemitism allegations in former homicide chief’s book, Demkiw says
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw confirmed the force is reviewing allegations of racism and antisemitism within the service, as detailed in a memoir by former homicide chief Hank Idsinga. Idsinga declined to participate in the internal investigation, citing a lack of faith in the process, while emphasizing that his book speaks for itself. The police service has committed to a thorough review and plans to engage with the Jewish Internal Support Network regarding the concerns raised.
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Open this photo in gallery:Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw, shown on March 12, says the force is examining the allegations ‘very carefully.’Spencer Colby/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountToronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says the force is investigating allegations of antisemitism and racism among senior officers in a book by the former head of homicide.Chief Demkiw said they approached Hank Idsinga to participate in an investigation, but he declined.“But I will tell you that we are examining the allegations very carefully,” said Chief Demkiw at an unrelated press conference Thursday. “We investigate thoroughly and completely.”Mr.
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