Brian Lass Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Community Housing is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. It is home to approximately 164,000 low and moderate-income tenants in 58,500 households (within 2240+ buildings throughout the City of Toronto), including seniors, families, singles, refugees, recent immigrants to Canada and people with special needs.As a stakeholder group within Toronto Community Housing; The Community Safety Unit (CSU) was granted Special Constable status in 2000 through an agreement with the Toronto Police Service to perform law enforcement and security functions in relation to the property and operations of Toronto Community Housing. Since then, CSU's Special Constables have held peace officer powers of arrest and limited police officer authorities in accordance with Section 53 of the Police Services Act. All Special Constables in the unit swear an oath-of-office and undertake police/peace officer duties as set out in Section 42 of the Police Services Act, granting them powers to enforce the following legislation: Criminal Code of Canada,Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,Mental Health Act,Liquor Licence and Control Act,Trespass to Property Act, andProvincial Offences Act.Our Special Constables are dedicated to promoting safety and security in Toronto Housing communities and are focused on:-Discouraging antisocial behavior by being a visible, uniformed presence and engaging with tenants-Responding to calls for service and investigating incidents-Enforcing federal, provincial and municipal legislation-Conducting proactive patrols in high-needs communities-Participating in community activities and meetings -Conducting joint patrols with police and enforcing parking by-laws-Completing safety audits utilizing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

City of Toronto, as the 4th largest city in North America, presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially in the realm of public safety. Toronto Community Housing, recognized as the 2nd largest social housing provider globally, is home to over 164,000 tenants across 2,240+ communities. Within this vast and diverse landscape, the Community Safety Unit stands as the largest front-facing Special Constable Agency in Canada - a testament to its dedication and scale.With delegated responsible charge of a $42,000,000 operating budget, I am privileged to sit at the helm of frontline operations and work with a large team of uniformed peace officers who serve city-wide, supported by a team of dedicated sergeants/ field supervisors, parking enforcement officers, a full dispatch/ call center team, and varying support staff. Our mission is clear: to protect and serve every corner of our Toronto Community Housing communities, ensuring that every resident feels safe and valued in their community.With three centrifugal reporting locations spread across the city, our operations are extensive, and the responsibility is immense. But it’s a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. Every day, we strive to be more than just a presence - we aim to be a force for positive change, a source of security, and a partner in building stronger, safer communities.Each day, I’m reminded that leadership is not about holding a position; it’s about embracing the challenges and responsibilities that come with it. It’s about making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve, and those I have the privilege to work for, and that’s a responsibility I am honored to carry.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, On

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

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