'Please be assured that police officers will be patrolling your communities today, visiting mosques and other places of worship, to ensure everyone's safety,' Toronto's police chief said
There will be a"heightened police presence" around places of worship.Members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Canada gather at the Baitul Islam Mosque during a special prayer in in Vaughan, Ontario for the victims of the deadly attacks on mosques in New Zealand on Friday.
Officers in Toronto, Hamilton and surrounding communities say they're boosting patrols around all places of worship with a particular emphasis on mosques. The Ontario police forces say they have not received reports of threats or suspicious activity at local places of worship, but say there will be a"heightened police presence" around the facilities in the coming days.I want to send our condolences to those impacted by the heinous attacks in New Zealand.
A similar message was issued by York regional police, who said uniformed officers would be on hand to reassure people anxious about pursuing their ordinary routines.
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