Police Attendance at Locations Occupied Solely by Women in a State of Partial or Complete Undress
It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that:
- The Chief of Police will ensure that police officers in attendance at locations occupied solely by women in a state of partial or complete undress will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with human rights principles, giving consideration, in particular, to issues of gender sensitivity and women’s right to privacy; and
- The Chief of Police will develop and maintain procedures and processes for the attendance of officers at locations occupied solely by women in a state of partial or complete undress, having regard to the principles as articulated in this policy.
Version History and Additional Information
| APPROVED | June 15, 2006 | Minute No. P191/06 |
DATE(S) AMENDED | November 15, 2010 April 16, 2009 | Minute No. P292/10 Minute No. P102/09 |
REPORTING REQUIREMENT | Chief to report to Board annually. Toronto Police Service – Annual Statistical Report | |
LEGISLATION | Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15, as amended, s. 31(1)(c). | |