The Toronto Police Service will be celebrating their new TPSLinks initiative with a barbecue at Yonge-Dundas Square on November 9, 2009 from 10 - 11am. Come and meet TPS Chief William Blair and learn more about the new community communication system.

In light of recent occurrences that required the evacuation of citizens from their residences, the need for a Toronto-based communication system was identified. TPSlinks utilizes advanced technology that allows the Toronto Police Service to send informative messages to notify community members about safety concerns, emergencies, missing persons, amber alerts and such occurrences as road closures and community events. TPSlinks will also provide helpful instructions to assist during an emergency or major incident.

All proceeds from the barbecue will be given to Toronto Victim Services.

For more information please visit: torontopolice.on.ca