Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw advocates for a review of the mobile crisis intervention teams (MCITs), which pair police officers with nurses to respond to mental health crises. He suggests that mental health calls should be led by health professionals, with police providing support only for safety. The MCIT program has been under scrutiny following high-profile incidents involving police and individuals in crisis, and there are ongoing discussions about the role of the new Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS), which has handled over 38,000 calls since its inception in 2022, often without police involvement. Stakeholders express concerns about the future of MCITs and the need for collaboration between the two services to effectively address mental health emergencies.
