Myron Demkiw
Myron Demkiw is the Chief of Police for the Toronto Police Service, having taken on the role in 2022. In his capacity, he oversees law enforcement operations in one of Canada's largest cities, addressing various public safety challenges. Demkiw has a strong background in policing, holding various leadership positions within the service. He was in the news following a shooting incident at a pub in Scarborough, where he assured the public that all necessary resources were deployed to address the situation.
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Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw is joined by York regional police chief Jim MacSween to announce the results of ‘Project South.’
Towing industry at the root of many police corruption cases
Canada· 2026-03-07
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw told the board Wednesday that he is launching internal anti-corruption initiatives.
Toronto Police civilian oversight board chair resists calls for public inquiry into Project South allegationsCanada· 2026-03-05
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw speaks to media at City Hall in Toronto about launching an anti-corruption project.
Toronto police chief to launch anti-corruption projectCanada· 2026-03-04Myron Demkiw is the chief of the Toronto Police Service.
Advocates call for public inquiry into alleged corruption within Toronto Police ServiceCanada· 2026-03-03
Myron Demkiw is the Toronto Police Service chief who spoke during a press conference about Project South.
Drug charges previously dropped against central figure in Project South probe without explanationCanada· 2026-02-23
Myron Demkiw is the chief of the Toronto Police Service who is working to regain public confidence amidst a scandal.
How can Toronto’s police regain public confidence?Canada· 2026-02-09
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw jointly requested an investigation from the Inspector-General following the arrests of officers.
Ontario inspector-general launches provincewide review of corruption in policingCanada· 2026-02-09Myron Demkiw announced that at least 8 officers, both current and former, were arrested in Project South.
Canada phát hiện nhóm cảnh sát tiếp tay băng đảng ám sát đồng nghiệp
Vietnam· 2026-02-06Myron Demkiw is the Toronto Police Service Chief who described the current corruption case as the most concerning he has seen in over 35 years.
History shows police corruption is challenging for CanadaCanada· 2026-02-06
Myron Demkiw, the Toronto Police Service Chief, stated that the charges are proof of the police services’ commitment to restoring the public’s trust.
Several Toronto police officers charged in organized crime and corruption probeCanada· 2026-02-05
Myron Demkiw is the Chief of the Toronto Police Service and is mentioned in relation to the investigation.
Toronto police officers among those arrested over allegations including drug trafficking, auto theftCanada· 2026-02-05Police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that police had been resolute in standing up to hate and antisemitism.
Politicians have no place telling police how to do their jobsCanada· 2026-01-18
Myron Demkiw is the Toronto Police Chief who has called for action to address youth violence.
Toronto Police Association pushes tougher sentences for young offendersCanada· 2025-10-13
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that there were more than 60 tow truck-related disputes in 2024.
Toronto police arrest 20 people linked to group involved in tow truck-related violenceCanada· 2025-06-18
Chief Myron Demkiw spoke to reporters at police headquarters about the gun problem in Toronto.
Ten arrested in connection with shooting at Toronto’s Piper Arms pubCanada· 2025-06-05
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw addressed the violence in the community following the shooting.
Toronto police searching for three suspects after shooting near mall leaves one dead, five injuredCanada· 2025-06-05
Mayor Olivia Chow mentioned that she had spoken to police Chief Myron Demkiw regarding the resources deployed for the investigation.
Toronto police probe mass shooting that left 12 injured at pub near Scarborough Town CentreCanada· 2025-03-08The mayor said she spoke to Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and he assured her all necessary resources have been deployed.
Shooting in Canada leaves a dozen wounded, police say
United States· 2025-03-08
Myron Demkiw assured Olivia Chow that all necessary resources were deployed.
Pucnjava u pabu i tržnom centru u Torontu: Napadač nosio fantomku, pobegao u srebrnom autu (Foto)
Serbia· 2025-03-08Toronto mayor Olivia Chow reported that she spoke with police chief Myron Demkiw regarding the shooting incident.
Per šaudymą Toronto bare sužeista 12 žmonių
Lithuania· 2025-03-08Police Chief Myron Demkiw informed Mayor Olivia Chow about the deployment of resources for the investigation.
Pri streľbe v krčme v Toronte bolo zranených 12 ľudí
Slovakia· 2025-03-08Myron Demkiw is the chief of police in Toronto who assured that all necessary resources were deployed for the investigation.
Un bărbat cu cagulă a început să tragă în oamenii dintr-un pub din Toronto: cel puţin 12 răniți
Romania· 2025-03-08