Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders responds to an email from an agent to the Mayor – Toronto

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders responded to an email sent by the Toronto Police Service criticizing Mayor John Tory about the recent increase in shootings

. Tory "and signed by veteran Sergeant Mark Hayward, the letter has now reached the Chief who said that he just got back from vacation

" Today as I'm back from vacation, I 'm not sure about it. I was made aware of the comments made by a member of the Toronto Police Service, "says Saunders' statement, sent at 9:30 pm Friday.

"A full survey of professional standards has been launched, and at the present time there are conflicting points between what has been reported in the media and what our investigation has revealed."

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The email, which was presented Thursday to public view, calls Tory a "direct contributor" to the shooting by supporting "the cancellation of the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy (TAVIS)." He criticized Tory's position on patents and budget cuts. and staffing of the police in recent years.

In his statement, Mr. Saunders stated that the changes to the police were based on 32 recommendations

The Toronto Police Service is Low 32 recommendations created by members of the public and highly qualified service members. The strategy is a multi-level, sustainable policing model that will continue to keep our city safe. Its success depends on the overall strategy, not one factor, "he said in the statement.

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"It's obvious that Chief Saunders is a puppet on the ropes and you shoot them" [19659002] Saunders stated that the police have always had the full support of the Mayor of Toronto.

"We had the full support of Mayor John Tory. We will continue to focus on law enforcement while working with the City Hall and all levels of government on the role they can play in tackling the problems that arise. contribute to violence and develop appropriate responses to those who choose a criminal lifestyle.

"We will not be distracted by those who try to impede our modernization efforts."

– With files by Caryn Lieberman