Toronto Police Group Chats Expose Misconduct, Whistleblower Faces Retaliation

Leaked messages reveal racism, sexism, and misconduct among officers, leading to legal challenges and disciplinary scrutiny.

Former Toronto Police officer Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd was fired after exposing offensive and discriminatory messages from an unofficial police group chat.
Leaked chats included racist remarks, sexist comments, and inappropriate jokes, some of which were used to challenge police testimony in court cases.
Two criminal cases were impacted by the chats, with one collapsing entirely and another raising concerns about officer credibility and bias.
While Zarabi-Majd faces ongoing legal battles, including an appeal and a human rights tribunal case, officers involved in the chats have not faced public disciplinary action.
The controversy highlights broader concerns over privacy, accountability, and the use of unofficial communication channels by police officers.