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A reminder as to how far Canada, lead by Ontario; is regressing.
I contacted the Durham Police Chief, Toronto Police Chief, creepy Peel Region and a couple of others (et al, they like to share resources to get their O.T while chasing rabbits...me!), making them aware that some names of their covert, so-called police will be named if and when I have to go to court over my wifes abuses against me. For decades, there has been interference in my career pursuits, including good corporate careers.
This undoubtably played a role in the stress we experienced and prevented me with the ability to leave the situation, even for a few days. So instead of a more educated, well rounded and cerebral force, he wants LESS commitment and intellect for 6 figure jobs from the OPP on down. Many of whom already destroy lives in Canada while enjoying the least level of accountability in the West.
Maybe we should lower the standards for doctors and nurses since we have a shortage? We decrease expectations while China demands better of their citizens.
Is there any wonder our best talent is leaving Ontario and we have to pay a foreign company $13 BILLION to "create" 3000 EV battery jobs?
Follow us at your own peril...
In an effort to lure more people into policing amid a shortage of officers, Ontario wants to drop the requirement that potential constables have a post-secondary education, Premier Doug Ford says.
The controversial plan comes just weeks after the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting that claimed 22 lives in Nova Scotia recommended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police create a three-year, degree-based model of police education.
“Police forces are telling us recruitment can be challenging,” Ford told a news conference Tuesday at the Toronto police college in Etobicoke.
The timing of the announcement is “strange” given the Nova Scotia inquiry recommendations and general trends in policing, but a police reform expert at the University of Toronto said he doesn’t think Ontario will see a flood of constables with little life experience fresh out of high school.
“In practice, I don’t see this changing how police are hiring,” said Julius Haag, an assistant professor, noting that studies show officers with more education and better critical thinking skills are less likely to use force or run into disciplinary problems “These are still highly competitive, well-paid jobs.”
Opposition parties were skeptical of proposed legislation to change the Community Safety and Policing Act, which for years has required recruits have a post-secondary education.
“It’s very concerning,” said New Democrat Leader Marit Stiles, saying university and college educations teach a wider view of the world.
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“They (police) have a very difficult job, and they require a lot of skills including critical thinking to do their jobs properly.”
Solicitor General Michael Kerzner defended the change, which the Ford government can easily pass with its majority in the legislature, saying most police recruits are now in their late 20s.
“We want more people to have the opportunity to become police officers, people from all walks of life and backgrounds who reflect our diversity,” he said, adding that the changes will “reduce barriers.”
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw told the Star he supports eliminating barriers to police work but said “life experience” will continue to be an important factor in the hiring of future constables.
“We still look for candidates that are well rounded, that are grounded in civic duty and community,” he added in an interview.
“We would certainly welcome any young person to come meet our recruiters and discuss the specifics of what it would take for them to become a competitive candidate for any role to enter the se
I contacted the Durham Police Chief, Toronto Police Chief, creepy Peel Region and a couple of others (et al, they like to share resources to get their O.T while chasing rabbits...me!), making them aware that some names of their covert, so-called police will be named if and when I have to go to court over my wifes abuses against me. For decades, there has been interference in my career pursuits, including good corporate careers.
This undoubtably played a role in the stress we experienced and prevented me with the ability to leave the situation, even for a few days. So instead of a more educated, well rounded and cerebral force, he wants LESS commitment and intellect for 6 figure jobs from the OPP on down. Many of whom already destroy lives in Canada while enjoying the least level of accountability in the West.
Maybe we should lower the standards for doctors and nurses since we have a shortage? We decrease expectations while China demands better of their citizens.
Is there any wonder our best talent is leaving Ontario and we have to pay a foreign company $13 BILLION to "create" 3000 EV battery jobs?
Follow us at your own peril...
Doug Ford wants to boost police ranks by lowering the education requirements for officers
It’s part of a plan to lure more people into policing and eliminate officer shortages across Ontario.
www.thestar.com
In an effort to lure more people into policing amid a shortage of officers, Ontario wants to drop the requirement that potential constables have a post-secondary education, Premier Doug Ford says.
The controversial plan comes just weeks after the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting that claimed 22 lives in Nova Scotia recommended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police create a three-year, degree-based model of police education.
“Police forces are telling us recruitment can be challenging,” Ford told a news conference Tuesday at the Toronto police college in Etobicoke.
The timing of the announcement is “strange” given the Nova Scotia inquiry recommendations and general trends in policing, but a police reform expert at the University of Toronto said he doesn’t think Ontario will see a flood of constables with little life experience fresh out of high school.
“In practice, I don’t see this changing how police are hiring,” said Julius Haag, an assistant professor, noting that studies show officers with more education and better critical thinking skills are less likely to use force or run into disciplinary problems “These are still highly competitive, well-paid jobs.”
Opposition parties were skeptical of proposed legislation to change the Community Safety and Policing Act, which for years has required recruits have a post-secondary education.
“It’s very concerning,” said New Democrat Leader Marit Stiles, saying university and college educations teach a wider view of the world.
Skip Advertisement
“They (police) have a very difficult job, and they require a lot of skills including critical thinking to do their jobs properly.”
Solicitor General Michael Kerzner defended the change, which the Ford government can easily pass with its majority in the legislature, saying most police recruits are now in their late 20s.
“We want more people to have the opportunity to become police officers, people from all walks of life and backgrounds who reflect our diversity,” he said, adding that the changes will “reduce barriers.”
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw told the Star he supports eliminating barriers to police work but said “life experience” will continue to be an important factor in the hiring of future constables.
“We still look for candidates that are well rounded, that are grounded in civic duty and community,” he added in an interview.
“We would certainly welcome any young person to come meet our recruiters and discuss the specifics of what it would take for them to become a competitive candidate for any role to enter the se
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