Toronto police say they won't use new powers to randomly stop people (Covid-19)

 

Toronto police say they won't use new powers to randomly stop people

Ontario Premier Doug Ford gave police temporary powers to conduct random spot checks of people and vehicles for the duration of the stay-at-home order – but police in Toronto say they won’t follow suit.

“New emergency orders announced yesterday to help limit the spread of COVID-19 are now in effect,” the force said in a statement on Saturday morning. “The Toronto Police Service will continue to engage, educate and enforce, but we will not be doing random stops of people or cars.

“We can all do our part for the health & safety of everyone,” the statement continues. “The Toronto Police Service will continue to engage and enforce equitably and effectively, recognizing always that we must inspire public trust.”

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