London police chief presents statistics: Despite progress, more time is needed to do better
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Speaking in front of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, London Police Services (LPS) Chief Thai Truong gave an update on policing Tuesday.
Speaking in front of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, London Police Services (LPS) Chief Thai Truong gave an update on policing Tuesday.
The vast majority of London's policing is funded by the municipality. Council approved the biggest ask in the services history this year, with $672 million over four years.
During a 15-minute power-point presentation, the chief reviewed organizational wellness, service complaints, and the crime severity index.
However, the budget was not discussed during the meeting.
Deputy Mayor Sean Lewis told councillors they will get another opportunity to speak when the budget process begins in a couple of weeks, adding that the purpose of Tuesday's delegation was for the chief to give an update on policing as a whole.
Councillors raised questions over staffing levels, recruitment, call volumes, and safety concerns from constituents across the city.
The chief said progress is being made but agreed that more needs to be done and the force needs more time.
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