Media Advisory - Press Conference: Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations to Release Final Report

TORONTO, March 30, 2021 /CNW/ - The Hon. Gloria J. Epstein, Head of the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations, invites members of the media and public to join a virtual press conference on Tuesday, April 13^th at 11am.

After extensive examination and investigation, the Independent Review is submitting its Report and recommendations to the Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB). Press conference attendees can expect to hear an overview of the Report's findings into the Toronto Police Service's conduct in missing persons investigations, particularly in relation to LGBTQ2S+ and marginalized and vulnerable communities, as well as recommendations to promote efficient, effective, discrimination-free investigations and better police relations with affected communities. 

The Report will be available under NDA and embargo for media to review one hour prior to the press conference on Tuesday, April 13^th.

WHAT:	Virtual Press Conference Event, presented by The Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations
WHEN:	Tuesday, April 13^th at 11am. Report will be shared with media one hour prior under NDA and embargo.
WHO:	Hon. Gloria J. Epstein, Head of the Independent Review Mark Sandler, Lead Counsel of the Independent Review
WHERE:	Media will receive a participatory link via accreditation process (see below) to ask questions following speaking remarks and to record/broadcast the event. The community is invited to view the virtual press event through a public streaming link here.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION:	Please email the Media Contact for required NDA. Journalist outlet and contact information with signed agreement must be received by the Media Contact by end of day, April 12, 2021. Media link will be shared with the Report one hour prior to the press conference. Embargo to be lifted once the press conference begins on April 13, 2021.

About The Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations
The Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations (the "Review") was prompted, in large part, by the tragic deaths of members of Toronto's LGBTQ2S+ communities and by deep concerns about how the Toronto Police Service (the "TPS") conducted the investigations into their disappearances. The Review is designed to evaluate how the TPS has conducted and is conducting missing person investigations, particularly in relation to LGBTQ2S+ and marginalized and vulnerable communities, make recommendations to promote efficient, effective and discrimination-free investigations and better police relations with affected communities. For more information, please visit www.missingpersonsreview.ca.

SOURCE Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations

Media Contact: Fontane Choi, [email protected], 647.400.2468

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http://www.missingpersonsreview.ca/