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For the fourth year, the Black Community Police Consultative Committee (BCPCC) will host its popular event, "The Great Debate," on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the Ontario Federation of Labour at 15 Gervais Drive. The event invites students from all over Toronto to participate in a debate. Our goal is to show black youth ways that they can positively engage in their community and use debating skills to express their differences of opinions.

The BCPCC mandate is to work together with the Toronto Police Service, (TPS), in an advisory capacity, to promote and advocate for competent, equitable policing and safe communities.

The Great Debate is an initiative that brings police officers and youth together to accomplish the following goals:

- improve the debating skills of youth
- give students the opportunity to practise their public-speaking skills
- bridge the divide between police and students

The Great Debate will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Students will participate in mini-debates at 10:45 a.m. and the main debate will be held at 1:20 p.m.

Approximately 80 students are expected to participate this year. Senior TPS officers will be in attendance.

For more information, please contact Joan Young at 416-396-4400, ext 20090.

About the BCPCC:

The Black Community Police Consultative Committee has been “working to bridge the divide” since 1987, with the mandate of working together with the Toronto Police Service in an advisory capacity to promote and advocate for competent, equitable policing and safe communities.

Contact: Kwesi Johnson, Vice-Chair, 416-416-438-3697 ext. 293 or
kwesijohnson@hotmail.com

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.

Cathy Rocha, 75, was last seen on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 8 a.m., in the French Avenue/Jane Street area.

She is described as white, 5’2”, 120 lbs., with grey/black short hair worn in four pony tails. She was last seen wearing a black winter jacket, black fur hat, black running shoes and glasses.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

On Friday, February 3, 2012, the Toronto Police Service issued a news release regarding a missing man.

James Howard Graham, 61, was last seen on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 3 p.m. in the Dundas Street West/Dufferin Street area.

See previous release.

He is described as white, 5'11", 200 lbs., medium build with grey straggly, straight hair. He was also wearing blue jeans and a fleece jacket with black sleeves. He wears glasses.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

On Sunday, January 28, 2012, members of the 14 Division Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant in the Dundas Street West/Spadina Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

- police seized a large quantity of stolen property, 7.28 grams of ‘powdered’ cocaine and 2.35 grams of ecstasy

Luc To, 33, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) 12 counts of Theft Under,
2) 11 counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
3) 11 counts of Mischief under
4) Possession of Burglars Tools
5) Fail to Comply with Probation
6) Possession of Prohibited Weapon
7) Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
8) Possession of Cocaine
9) Possession of Controlled Substance

Click here for YouTube video

Click here to view photos of stolen property

The Toronto Police Service is asking for the public's assistance identifying any items that may have been stolen from their vehicles.

14 Division has set up a link on the 14 Division Facebook page and the Toronto Police Service Youtube account for the public to have an opportunity to view photographs and a video of the property to try to identify belongings.

If you recognize your property in these photos, please contact Detective Constable Matt Cunnington at 416-808-1458 or by email matthew.cunnington@Torontopolice.on.ca

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

James Howard Graham, 61, was last seen on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 3 p.m. in the Dundas Street West/Dufferin Street area.

He is described as white, 5'11", 200 lbs., medium build with grey straggly, straight hair. He wears glasses.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Lida Williamson, 47, was last seen on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 8 p.m., in the Kendleton Avenue/John Garland Boulevard area.

See previous release.

She was located on Friday, February 3, 2012, at 2:30 a.m.

The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public that R.I.D.E. teams will be out during and after the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5, 2012.

Impaired driving remains the number one criminal cause of death in Canada. In Ontario, approximately one-quarter of all road fatalities are alcohol-related. Over 16,000 people in Ontario are convicted annually for impaired-related criminal offences.

During Super Bowl weekend, the Toronto Police Service will increase its efforts to protect the public, with multiple R.I.D.E. programs and patrols targeting impaired drivers. The message is and will always be, “If you drink, don’t drive.”

Choosing a responsible option to driving is the first step. Options include public transit, designated drivers, taxis, limousines, and hotels.

Walking while intoxicated is also extremely dangerous. Many pedestrians have been seriously injured or killed by walking, stumbling or falling into traffic.

The best way to combat drinking and driving is for everyone to take an active role as partners in road safety. If you see someone who appears to be, or you know is, driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1.

You could be saving lives.

If you are hosting a party, ensure that you have non-alcoholic options available for your guests. Don’t allow anyone to drive away from your home if you suspect they are impaired.

On Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., police responded to a call for a suspicious incident at Sheppard Avenue West/Arletta Avenue area.

It is reported that:

- a man was going door-to-door canvassing for a gas or hydro company

- while the man was at a home, he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old boy who is an occupant of the home

The suspect is described as Asian, 30-40, 5’6”, medium build with short, black graying hair. He was last seen wearing a navy-blue or black zippered jacket and carrying a black zippered binder. He also wears metal-framed glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, members of the TPS Sex Crimes Unit, Child Exploitation Section, executed a search warrant at a home in Toronto.

It is alleged that:

- the accused was in contact with young girls, using social networking websites: Nexopia.com, Facebook.com and MSN Messenger

- the man used profile pictures of a young man police believe lives in the Toronto area

- the man used the following email addresses and user names: sirazb@hotmail.com, shiraz900@hotmail.com, “sirazb”, “alex_isme” and “a1.sirop”

- the man counselled young girls to perform sexual acts online

Shiraz Nariman, 42, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1) Luring a Child Under 16 years
2) Invitation to Sexual Touching
3) Accessing Child Pornography
4) Make Child Pornography
5) two counts of Possession Child Pornography

Police believe there may be more victims

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General.

On Friday, February 3, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Joel Manherz of the Child Exploitation Unit will be updating the media regarding the arrest of Shiraz Nariman, 42.

He was arrested as part of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the internet.

The news conference will be available on the Bell TOC.