Myron Demkiw
CanadapoliticianMale5.4Global Dominance: 0.01%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 Chief Myron Demkiw said last Friday at a press conference that he does it with great trepidation.
Canadian murder rate has biggest year-over-year decline in 40 years, StatsCan saysCanada· 2026-08-10
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said the shooting 'shook people’s confidence' in safety at public events.
Two 18-year-olds charged with first-degree murder in Salsa on St. Clair festival shootingCanada· 2026-08-08
Police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that the arrests do not erase what happened during the shooting.
Two men charged with first-degree murder in shooting at Salsa on St. Clair festivalCanada· 2026-08-07Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw announced the charges during a Thursday news conference.
Two suspects charged in U.S. consulate shooting, Toronto police sayCanada· 2026-08-06
Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw said young people were being hired over encrypted messaging services.
Jewish bakeries, US consulate targeted amid guns for hire probe, foreign interference claims
Australia· 2026-07-28
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said 'while the trend is downwards, one shooting is too many.'
StatsCan report shows drop in crime rates in 2025, raising questions about bail reform legislationCanada· 2026-07-25
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that investigations into criminal offences committed at demonstrations do not end when the event is over.
Toronto police charge man with terrorism over alleged conduct during pro-Palestinian protestsCanada· 2026-07-23
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw urged the federal government to amend the Criminal Code to ensure that fatal shootings in crowded places result in an automatic charge of first-degree murder.
Community processes shock, debates future of Salsa on St. Clair after deadly shootingCanada· 2026-07-18
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw called to change the Criminal Code to make the killing of someone at a public event first-degree murder.
We can’t lock down street festivals. But we can do more to lock up losers with gunsCanada· 2026-07-17
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw holds a news conference in response to the weekend shooting at a Toronto street festival.
Deadly shooting at Toronto festival sparks demands for solutionsCanada· 2026-07-15
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw provided updates on the shooting incident during a news conference.
Toronto police identify victims of deadly shooting at Salsa on St. Clair festivalCanada· 2026-07-13
Chief Myron Demkiw will provide an update this afternoon on the deadly shooting that took place at the Salsa on St. Clair festival.
Toronto police to provide update on shooting at Salsa on St. Clair festivalCanada· 2026-07-13
Chief Myron Demkiw stated that TPS will be relentless in its pursuit of justice following the festival shooting.
‘The whole thing was terrifying’: Community reels in aftermath of deadly Toronto festival shootingCanada· 2026-07-13
Myron Demkiw is the Toronto Police chief who announced the results of the Project South investigation.
Investigators suspected inmate with ties to Ryan Wedding used jail guard ex-girlfriend in murder plot, documents showCanada· 2026-07-04
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 casesCanada· 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· 2026-03-03Myron 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.
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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· 2025-06-18Chief 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