Why This Audit Matters Information Technology (IT) serves a crucial role in enabling the Toronto Police Service (TPS) to effectively deliver policing services to Toronto’s residents. Key TPS IT systems are currently undergoing major transformations. Strong governance by TPS and oversight by the Toronto Police Service Board (TPSB) is essential to support effective and successful […]
The Auditor General follows up on the implementation status of outstanding recommendations from her audit reports. The purpose is to verify that Auditor General recommendations are fully implemented and that intended benefits are achieved. This report provides a consolidated summary on the status of 51 recommendations issued by the Auditor General to the Toronto Police […]
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) uses its Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure to help deliver mission critical work to keep the City’s communities safe. This report is a follow-up to the first TPS cybersecurity assessment completed by the Auditor General in 2021, following a request from the Toronto Police Services Board. Cybersecurity incidents do not only […]
PDF version of the ‘At a glance’ for this report Why This Review Matters In a city with almost 3 million people, demand for police resources is high. Response times are increasing and the Toronto Police Service (TPS) must determine the most efficient and effective allocation and use of its front-line priority response unit (PRU) […]
Read the full report Purpose of this Overall Common Themes Report The purpose of this overall common themes report is to highlight key messages and themes common to both of these reports, which span the continuum of front-line policing: from the time when a member of the public calls 9-1-1 or the TPS non-emergency line […]
PDF version of the ‘At A Glance’ for this report Why This Audit Matters Toronto Police Service (TPS) operates the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the City. The PSAP is the first point of contact for those dialing 9-1-1 to receive emergency assistance from fire, ambulance, and police. It plays a crucial role […]
In a December 12, 2019 letter to the Auditor General, the Toronto Police Services Board requested the Auditor General to conduct a cybersecurity audit. Given the size and importance of Toronto Police Service (TPS) and the sensitivity of the information it retains, the Auditor General prioritized the allocation of resources on the request and agreed […]
This report provides information regarding the implementation status of audit recommendations contained in various reports issued by the Auditor General to City Agencies and Corporations. On an annual basis the Auditor General reviews the implementation status of outstanding audit recommendations and reports the results to City Council through the Audit Committee. Since July 1, 2009 […]
Response to the Auditor General’s Report Entitled “Review of Court Services, Toronto Police Service”
The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee with the Toronto Police Service’s response to the Auditor General’s report entitled “Review of Court Services, Toronto Police Service.”