Trillium Health Partners said one of its staff received an antisemitic death threat on Tuesday, and police are now investigating.
“This threat was targeted towards a team member who identifies as Jewish,” the Mississauga hospital network said in a statement. “Immediate supports and a safety plan were activated to ensure safety for the impacted person and our broader THP community.”The hospital has boosted its security presence and said it is continuously working with community partners, including police and other hospitals, on how to assess and respond to all security risks.
“We have zero tolerance for hate, threats or violence against anyone in our community, and all reported incidents will be investigated to the fullest extent,” Chief of Police Nishan Duraiappah said in a release. “THP unequivocally stands against all forms of hate, including this act of anti-Semitism,” the hospital said. “We have zero tolerance for threats of any kind against our staff, professional staff, volunteers, learners, patients, and community. We continue to support and take care of each other during our times of need.”
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