Location: Toronto Islands
Date photo taken: 12 July 2018
This is one of nine different types of watercraft employed by Toronto's police force. Being situated on a lake, it should come as no surprise that Toronto has a marine unit. What I did find surprising is the size of the unit and the scope of their responsibilities. It's part of the Specialized Emergency Response at TPS and along with Sergeants, Constables, and a Staff Sergeant, it also has 10 divers, three mechanics and a cat named Porter. Its area of coverage is larger than the city itself because it has jurisdiction on the lake, stretching out from the city all the way to the border of the United States. Plus it's responsible for all the waterways within Toronto, including rivers, ponds, and reservoirs. The divers also work in the sewers. The main station is located on Queens Quay and there are three sub-stations - one in Scarborough at Bluffers Park, one on Centre Island and at the Humber River.
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