TPS Kelly Skinner

🌟🌙 Eid Mubarak to my family, friends, co-workers and community celebrating. May this blessed day bring joy, peace, and prosperity to your heart and home. Let's celebrate with love & gratitude. 🌙🌟

Ramadan Mubarak to my family, coworkers and community observing.

As we celebrate International Women's Day 2024 and reflect on the theme of Inspire Inclusion, let us reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where all women are empowered, valued, and included. By working together to break down barriers and foster diversity, we can build a more equitable and inclusive society for generations to come. Let’s create safe spaces for our members to thrive.

Thank you to all those that came out, volunteered and supported Big Brothers Big Sisters Toronto at the Big Chill event. Including my family! We raised over $100,000 to create long lasting, impactful relationships with Toronto youth!

What a privilege it was to attend the Toronto Police Service Black History Month event last night! The TPS presented the First Annual Terry James Black History Month Trailblazer award to the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine. What a way to celebrate these two amazing, trailblazing, accomplished black women! Terry was the first black female to have full duties as a police officer in Toronto. She was my mentor and is the absolute reason I am where I am today. Standing on the shoulder of giants. Special shout out to Community Services for being such a gracious host!

I’m raising funds in support of at this year’s The Big Chill event! Your support helps to match children & youth with a mentor so that they can reach their full potential! Show your support by donating today! Team Dream https://bigbrothersbigsistersto.crowdchange.ca/53919/team/33091

At Hearing from Chief Davis, Garcia, Jennings & Moore on accountability, racism, reform & reconciliation. How our police services should be working to ensure we continue to honor and deliver on our promise of humane policing.

Staff Superintendent Pauline Gray at the conference hosted by Edmonton Police Service, speaking about the necessity of in our country as an essential component to address gun and gang violence.

I’m happy to announce that today is Big Brothers Big Sisters Day across Canada! I am a very proud board member of , an organization that builds thriving communities through mentorship. The evidence shows that facing prolonged adversity creates toxic stress in the brain that can negatively impact development. When our youth have the support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and they can reach their full potential. To me, an opportunity to unlock potential, and develops the mentor and mentee. What does mentorship mean to you? Ask me how you can support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto or learn more by visiting BBBST.com

Great turnout today for 12 Division’s Community and Family Fun Day! The weather even held out for us! 😊 There’s still time to join us we’re going until 4!

Tomorrow’s the big day! Come join us at 12 Division - Toronto Police Service for our Community & Family Fun Day! Toronto Police Service

Today we raised the Progress Pride Flag . We stand against discrimination & in support & celebration of our 2SLGBTQ+ members & our communities. On behalf of the , I wish everyone who celebrates a safe & happy Pride!

It's ! Community partnerships play a key role in modern & effective policing. In order to meet these goals; gov't, businesses, community groups & individuals must work together to identify common community safety & well-being needs & meet these goals.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there, including our Toronto Police Service members working today & those who may not fit the traditional mold. I recognize & honor those who may have lost their moms or have complicated relationships with them. May you feel loved & valued.

The news of Sgt. Eric Mueller's death has left us all shocked and mourning. Again. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to everyone in the Ontario Provincial Police family, on behalf of myself and the entire Toronto Police Service community.

Our Neighbourhood Community Officers and Special Constables from 12 Division - Toronto Police Service and 11 Division were happy to participate with McDonald's Canada to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) for Toronto Police Service

It was an honour to attend the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation’s Ceremony of Remembrance. Thanks to all of the law enforcement officers, members and their families for attending.

Thank you Black Business and Professional Association for hosting a wonderful event last night! And congratulations to the Harry Jerome Award Recipients!

Come join Weston Village BIA April 30th @ Cruickshank Park for !
*FREE Bike Safety Station with free tune-ups and route planning tips from Bike Depot
*FREE Kids cycling safety course
*Bicycle Relay Challenge, win prizes!
*Meet community groups
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To all my family, friends and community celebrating, have a joyous and memorable Eid with your loved ones today!

Tonight was Toronto Police Service Volunteer Appreciation Night! Volunteers contribute to the community we all went to live in. They give selflessly of themselves & their time & we appreciate you! Shout out to members of 11 & 12 division CPLC & Auxilliaries!

On March 21st, we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. "This day serves as a call to action for individuals, organizations, and all levels of government to actively work to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate. Re-committing efforts, to ensure all people are respected and have equal access and opportunity to be safe and to succeed".

“This year, the Gov’t of Canada’s theme Every Woman Counts. It’s a reminder that all women, from all ages and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of Canadian society, including in the economic, social and democratic spheres. Let’s celebrate the successful women around us, reminding today’s youth and girls that their dream is within reach.”

Celebrating ! Thank you to the choir fr Carleton Village School, Richard on the drum fr , Kenyan Global Church Choir & Cindy fr for entertaining us, Tony fr & for organizing it all!

Amazing work by 12 Division - Toronto Police Service and Toronto Transit Commission in their Stuff the Bus Event! It's heartwarming to see the number of children and their families that will receive assistance this holiday season. It's a great example of how NCOs are truly ambassadors for the Toronto Police Service, working collaboratively with many organizations and residents to make a better place, especially over the holidays. The organizations that will receive assistance are too many to name here but include local organizations and families recently arrived from the Ukraine.

Volunteer Appreciation Night at 12 Division - Toronto Police Service! Volunteers are the heartbeat of the community and we appreciate everything they do for us all! We were also happy to congratulate Auxiliary PC Donald Abbott for 35 years with us!

It’s a great time for those considering law enforcement as a potential career. The service is hiring! Posted • Had some fun today at Headquarters spreading the word that we’re hiring hundreds of police constables over the next year. Learn about why our officers chose policing as a career at www.TPS.ca/careers or ask a police officer yourself says if you have empathy and a willingness to help others, becoming a police constable might be right for you.

The Toronto Police Service is working hard to ensure that if a mass casualty event occurs; victims, survivors, their loved ones and first responders are supported in every way. Read the International Association of Chiefs of Police article here for more

Why Is a Victim Management Response Important? - Police Chief Magazine Extreme events around the world have continued to increase at an alarming rate. Whether these incidents are mass shootings, stabbings, terrorist bombings, vehicle attacks, building collapses, or natural disasters, the one common thread is the significant impact they have on victims and the reverbera...