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The school board candidates calling for a return of police officers in Ontario

Candidates in Toronto, Ottawa and York Region say schools need prevention, stronger police relationships and faster responses to serious incidents

Melanie Bennet
Sep 22, 2026
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Four Ontario school board trustee candidates are calling for police officers to return to schools as concerns grow over violence, weapons, and the safety of students and staff.

The candidates running in Toronto, Ottawa, and York Region support restoring School Resource Officer programs, though their proposals range from regularly …

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