Toronto police face new restrictions on carding
The Toronto Police Services Board has voted unanimously to approve a new carding policy that limits when officers can document people on the street.
Under the new rules, officers will need a reason relating to an actual occurrence or a series of occurrences before stopping someone on the street.
Police officers will have to provide a receipt for each interaction with their name and badge number, as well as the reason for contact.
The board was reviewing the issue over concerns of racial profiling related to the practice of street checks. It held a meeting in early April to hear community feedback on a draft policy developed by its counsel, Frank Addario.
The Toronto Police Services Board is composed of seven civilian members. It oversees the Toronto Police Service.
