Montreal Police Chief Calls Toronto Officer Arrests a ‘Sad Moment’ for Policing Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher described the recent arrests of Toronto officers in an organized crime investigation as a “sad moment for policing.” He acknowledged that police services nationwide strive to prevent corruption, noting that Montreal police are not immune and have implemented safeguards against officer misconduct. The investigation involved 27 suspects, including seven current Toronto officers, charged with offenses such as bribery, conspiracy to commit murder, and drug trafficking.

• Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher called the arrests of Toronto officers a “sad moment for policing.”
• He stated that police services across Canada work to prevent corruption.
• Dagher mentioned that Montreal police have experienced similar cases, including officers selling information to criminals.
• Montreal police have implemented safeguards to monitor employees for vulnerabilities.
• The investigation led to 27 suspects being charged, including seven current Toronto officers and one retired officer.
• Charges include bribery, conspiracy to commit murder, and drug trafficking.