On February 5, 2026, Toronto Police Service (TPS) and York Regional Police (YRP) held a press conference during which senior leaders announced criminal charges arising from an ongoing criminal investigation involving seven TPS officers.
On February 6, 2026, Peel Regional Police (PRP) indicated that three officers were administratively suspended, resulting from further investigation by YRP involving Project South. No names have been released to the public at this time. Further, no officers from PRP have been charged in connection to Project South. The scope of the YRP investigation is wide-reaching and on-going.
On February 9, 2026, Director Leach issued a press release announcing that LECA assumed control of the conduct investigation into the Toronto Police officers charged and arrested. On February 23, 2026, Peel Regional Police submitted notifications about the alleged misconduct of three sworn Peel police officers to LECA in relation to Project South. Based on all the information to date, Director Leach determined that it is in the public interest for LECA to assume control of the conduct investigation.
Similar to the press release related to the TPS officers charged, LECA is issuing a press release to confirm the receipt of required notifications under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) and the initiation of public interest investigations on misconduct. LECA is the only entity mandated to investigate professional misconduct that raises matters that are in the public interest. LECA also has systemic review and Public Inquires Act powers under the CSPA.
As with any notification under the CSPA, LECA’s conduct investigation will not interfere with any ongoing criminal investigations or prosecutions, nor does the initiation of a conduct investigation displace the right of members of the public to submit a related complaint. For these reasons, Director Leach will liaise with York Regional Police and assigned Crown prosecutors and review any public complaints that may be filed. As part of the organization’s commitment to accountability and transparency, Director Leach confirmed that a comprehensive review process is underway.
“I want to assure the public that we will be conducing an independent investigation into the allegations of misconduct related to Project South, together with any further misconduct allegations that may arise in the course of the ongoing criminal investigations,” said Director Leach.
More information about LECA, public interest investigations and general questions and answers can be found online at: Law Enforcement Complaints Agency
