Humber River Health is one of the three Toronto Hospitals selected for the one year pilot
Toronto police are embedding officers at three of the city's emergency rooms in a new pilot they say will reduce the time their officers spend with people in crisis — but some advocates worry their presence could discourage people from seeking help.
The pilot, which began Monday and is set to run for a year, will see two constables stationed at the ERs of each hospital collaborating on the project. "Because it's the same individuals, we're able within the department to develop relationships," she said.But Diana Chan McNally, a community worker, said she's worried about the possibility of officers in the ER doing a lot more than just accompanying people in crisis.
Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, said constant police presence in the ER could dissuade people from going there, especially those coming from marginalized groups.In a written statement, Toronto Police spokesperson Nadine Ramadan said "this pilot has no intention of policing hospital waiting rooms and emergency departments. We are not looking to arrest people through this pilot.
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