Friday, December 21, 2007

Wishes for a Peaceful Holiday Season



With the New Year nearly upon us, it is a great time to reflect on 2007 and look forward to 2008.

I believe that 2007 has been a very good year for policing in Toronto. I want to thank all members of the Service and all of our partners who have worked hard to keep the city safe. I note with satisfaction the high level of trust that now exists between the police and the community. Complaints are down and satisfaction is high. Solid linkages have been forged and strengthened with our community partners, through significant formal and informal contribution by our uniform and civilian members at all levels. The generous investment of cash and volunteer time by members in community well-being throughout the city is truly appreciated.

I would like to thank the Command and all our Senior Officers for their leadership, which has played a key role in building a Service for our time that reflects the community in which we live. I also want to recognize the positive relationship between the Board and the Service based on mutual respect and commitment to the common goal of improving the quality of life in Toronto.

On behalf of the Toronto Police Services Board, I wish you and your families a peaceful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2008.

As the year comes to a close, I am also reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to dealing with future challenges in a constructive, co-operative manner.