Toronto Police Boost Security for Passover

0:00Toronto police are stepping up security, big time in Jewish communities for Passover, with 15 command posts popping up in key neighborhoods. Extra officers will patrol residential spots, grocery stores, synagogues, and other gathering places to keep everyone safe during the holiday. Spots like the Leadbury Jewish Center, Baycrest Hospital, and Temple Sinai congregation are getting that direct coverage. Meanwhile, York Regional Police announced the same move Monday, boosting their presence around Jewish areas in Vaughan and Thornhill. This wrap-up hits amidst spike tensions from the Middle East conflict, which has folks on edge. Back in the first week of March, three synagogues in the greater Toronto area took gunfire hits, and even the U.S. consulate got shot at one early. Morning though injuries reported, but it shook the community. Earlier, Toronto police rolled out Task Force Guardian, placing tactical teams with semi-automatic weapons as strategic city spots. They're inviting community members to drop by any command post with questions or concerns,

1:02ready to listen and assist. Passover starts Wednesday evening and wraps next Thursday, so that heightened watch will stay locked in, helping Jewish families celebrate without the stress. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered