Toronto Police chief to launch anti-corruption project after multiple officer arrests in organized crime probe; know all about the new initiative

Toronto’s police chief, Myron Demkiw, has said that he will launch an anti-corruption project that, according to him, will strengthen accountability and oversight by preventing, detecting, and responding to potential corruption. The decision came following the arrests of several officers in an organized crime investigation in February 2026.

Demkiw has said that the two-year project will be undertaken with a focus on areas including supervision, screening, and access to police databases in the wake of the investigation dubbed Project South, according to The Canadian Press.

On February 5, 2026, York Region police announced that seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer were among 27 suspects arrested and charged in an investigation that brought to light allegations of bribery, conspiracy to commit murder, and drug trafficking, among other offences.


Additionally, three Peel Regional Police officers were also suspended pending further investigation by York police.

The new anti-corruption project will run alongside another initiative known as One TPS. Demkiw has said that it will reinforce “the professional culture that underpins ethical behaviour, accountability, and public trust,” according to The Canadian Press.

Ontario’s police watchdog also announced a provincewide inspection of the policing system following the arrests. The inspection includes all 44 of Ontario’s municipal police services, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

Law Enforcement Complaints Agency will undertake probe into misconduct in criminal investigation

Demkiw has said the investigation into misconduct allegations arising from the criminal probe of the officers will be taken over by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency, The Canadian Press.

The chief also stated that he will be seeking to suspend six of the accused officers without pay, in accordance with policing legislation.