Toronto Police Service Marine Unit

The Toronto Police Service Marine Unit is reminding the public to stay back and stay safe around rivers and waterways this week. With warming temperatures, heavy rain, and gusty winds, water levels can rise quickly—creating fast currents, unstable banks, and hidden hazards.

Rivers like the Humber River and Don River can become especially dangerous during and after storms. Strong undercurrents, slippery edges, and rapidly changing conditions increase the risk of falling in or being swept away. Extra caution is also required near dams, where powerful backwash currents can trap and hold a person underwater.

No activity near hazardous water is worth the risk. Keep a safe distance from the water’s edge.

The Marine Unit provides enforcement and emergency response across a broad operational area, including Lake Ontario from Pickering through to the Peel Region and extending to the Canada–U.S. border, as well as all waterways within the City of Toronto. This includes rivers, creeks, ponds, stormwater systems, and reservoirs. The unit delivers immediate response to all marine emergencies and carries out a range of specialized core functions.

If you are heading out on the water, make sure your vessel is prepared with all required safety equipment, including lifejackets for everyone onboard. Share your plan, carry a reliable way to call for help, and monitor weather conditions closely. Cold water and fast-moving water significantly increase the risk of serious injury or drowning—wearing a lifejacket is strongly recommended at all times.

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Over the weekend, Toronto Police Service Marine Unit responded to a Mayday Call in Whitby when no local units were available - Overturned laser sailing vessel reported by JRCC Trenton with one person in the water. Mayday answered immediately by TPS Marine Unit. Thankfully, the person was returned safely to shore prior to our arrival. LIFEJACKETS SAVE LIVES 🛟 TPS MU available 24/7 ALL YEAR-ROUND - Be safe on the water -Safety tips

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The Toronto Police Marine Unit was proud to be on site with TPS Recruiting yesterday at the University of Guelph-Humber in Etobicoke, alongside many of our partners within the Toronto Police Service, including several specialized emergency response units and our internal support networks.

Our team had the opportunity to speak with students across various programs, share insights, and highlight career opportunities within policing.

We’re looking forward to the next recruitment fair this spring!

Follow for more information and to register for upcoming sessions.
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🚨 Marine Safety Reminder 🚨

At Humber Bay West Park, a male attempted to throttle a Sea-Doo across the ice to reach open water. The Sea-Doo became stuck on the ice, requiring the Toronto Police Marine Unit to respond.

Thankfully, the operator was wearing a life jacket, did not fall through the ice, and was safely escorted off the ice. The Sea-Doo was safely recovered.

⚠️🛟Reminder: Ice conditions are unpredictable. Early ice has not fully bonded. The ice may look solid, NO ICE ever safe -especially early in the season. Poor decisions on the ice can have serious consequences. If you choose to go, go prepared, know how to reduce the risk; for more information on cold water awareness, visit the CSBC website @ www.csbc.ca www.TPS.ca/water

🚨 Toronto Police Marine Unit – Safety Alert 🚨
Boat Launch Ramps | Toronto Harbour

The Toronto Police Marine Unit is reminding the public to stay off the ice.

A male was recently fortunate to escape without injury or falling through the ice at this location. While some ice may appear solid, there is no safe ice on Toronto Harbour. The limited ice currently present is expected to rapidly deteriorate with above-freezing temperatures over the next few days.

Please use extreme caution around the water’s edge and boat launch ramps. Wet, icy, and sloped surfaces increase the risk of slipping into cold water. Do not walk, drive, or slide vehicles down launch ramps toward the lake.

These incidents occur multiple times each year. Tragically, a fatality occurred at this location last year at Ashbridge’s Bay Boat Launch.

Cold water immersion can be deadly within minutes.
Stay back. Stay dry. Stay off the ice.
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