Today is the official launch of Police Week here in Toronto, which runs from May 11th to Saturday May 17th. An annual event timed to coincide with Peace Officers Memorial Day on Thursday May 15th, this year the theme is "Working with Today's Youth to Build Safer Communities".

As part of the kick-off, there will be speakers and displays at Police Headquarters (40 College Street) beginning at 11am, and a community barbecue in the courtyard at 11:30am. But whether or not you attend any events, this is the perfect week to thank an officer or non-uniform TPS employee for the work they do year-round.

• To learn more about Toronto's police force, visit the Toronto Police Services website

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