Community Emergency - "A Day In The Life of A Metro Police Officer" 

Nothing better than mustaches and 80s american classic sedans n trucks

Those were the days! Baby blue shirts, side handle batons, 38 S and W revolvers with speed loaders, "Mitre" radios, no computers or GPS (U knew your division, used the "Pearlys" city map, or had a divisional map taped to your clip board) yellow cars, real "cages" in the back seat. No computers yet (were just being introduced into the cars). We wrote reports and had type writers at the station.Life was a lot more simple, people had some respect (I say SOME) for the police.The bad guys knew who the good guys were and respected it. 41 Division was a busy division. Scarborough was still growing and getting busier! The summers in the city were hot. The vibe was palpable. You never knew what was going to happen at any given time! I spent 13 yrs as a Toronto Police Officer . Started in Feb 1987 (Class of 8701), worked in 52 Div, 53 Div (known then as the Hollywood Division) Use of Force Training, Public Order Unit and the ETF. BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!! Spent the last 15 yrs with DRPS and loved it. 28 yrs flew bye quickly. Now retired. I miss those days !!

It’s amazing to see how far automobile safety has come.

A very professional officer!

Fascinating and awesome time capsule showing Metro Police in the late 80's. One thing to remember is that this was done before the show "COPS" made its debut. So, the idea of cameras following police along on an average day was much more novel back then.

Interesting to see him driving down streets I know well. Amazing how much (and yet sometimes so little) has changed in 30 years.

What a incredible ride along of the past thanks to Mr. Greg Grimes for sharing this with the world

Wow what a blast from the past and a nice piece of history. You have to remember; - No vests - No extendable batons - portables were simplex only (VHF) not 700mhz with encryption like today's system that TPS currently uses. Those MITRE's back then had limited range - no cages in the cars - no shotguns in the trunk - Revolvers with limited rounds. - no dash cams Technology had come a long way! But at least they had the PBT! Thanks for the upload.

This is a good insight into how a Toronto Police officer worked in the 1980s on a hot summer shift in July! This officer was quite professional and respectful to everyone he talked to as well as willing to help when needed!

Lol love that on his briefcase. Talk to my lawyer. Roflmho. Wow it's amazing to see what our fire trucks, ambulances and cop cars looked like back then. I had forgotten. Simple days. No computers. Lol

Great interesting coverage of the cruiser speeding to the accident and the scene investigation, love the 80s , how different then , police cars, uniforms, weapons, technology. This is an awesome video of a day in the life of Toronto police officer

Cops looked more approachable back then. Their uniforms made them look more of a civil servant. But then again the city was probably safer aswell compared to now.

He seems to be a very caring and professional officer - I admire him.

Man, classic cruiser. Love the PVC pipe from the roof lights running to the engine!

I was born 3 months before this shift, now I proudly wear his uniform... well, plus my type IIA armour, my X2, OC spray, expandable asp and about 30 more hollow points lol. It's amazing to see the men who blazed the trail before me, thanks for the great video! I'd happily watch as many of these as I can.

Damn! i'm tired just having watched this officer work his shift. lol!

This is a great piece of history! My friend's paternal grandfather was an RCMP officer back in the 1960s to 1980s, assuming he served for at least 20 years! He wore the Red Serge, the brown tunic and the light blue working uniform and carried a revolver, handcuffs, and a police radio. Back then, being an RCMP officer was far less dangerous than it is today and people actually respected police officers back then. Nowadays the RCMP is different than back then in both good and bad ways!

I live in one of the areas shown and its shocking what has totally changed and what is the same today as it was 30 years ago.

1988 was a long time ago now. The mind wonders where are these people are at now. Especially the offcer we followed.

16:23 came all the way from Newfoundland just to write the car off in Ontario

Very professional officer!!

We need more of this in schools, TV, billboards, and cell phones

What a great video, this was the way it was in the old days. The citizens were respected by the police.

Thank you for showing this. I'm surprised he did "NOT" check his Emergency Lights before going out. In the 1980s when I was a Reserve cop. The first thing we did was check all the Emergency Lights.

I wish cops were still that nice and comforting.

Them 80s videos and music seem like a video game 😆 love watching training vids...that stash makes you a LEO in the 80s not the badge. Respect 🙌

Must've been glorious days for journalists and cameramen.

I remember this and the yellow police cars how time flies!

He joined the Toronto Police in 1972 , Different times ,Different people .Funny Blue uniform,Funny tools, Funny Police car ,Funny people. I love those days .

Ah....the good old days before airbags...where the cabin WAS the crumple zone.

This is from my home town of Toronto, Ontario Canada.

One thing about the police service back then is that they were very professional. They way he's advising the Newfie guy and the language he's using. 💯 Respect!

Wow 1987 this is the old area I grew up, how simple times were but TPS was always busy

Great cop👏👍. Miss the 80s

I was a Toronto cop with 42 Division back then,great fun!

Oh damn, no blue lights? This really was the past And yellow fire trucks AND cruisers? Hot damn

I remember those days... 1730HRS and barely anyone on the Eglinton. Times have changed.

What a different time! Workhorse Dodge vehicles a community that cares and optimism!

I was thinking this was going to be boring. Quite liked how it was a realistic look and not going "oh look how exciting this job is" and explaining how much of a strain it is on home life

Thanks for the upload! Great Video

The accident scene was my favorite; I can see clear influences of late 60s/early 70s filmmaking in how they presented this scene, even though it took place in the mid-late 80s. It is quite fascinating. Plus, we get the 'pure documentary' affect to boot. The [power of public television is much underrated.

Interesting looking car radio. Love these shows. ;)

This brings back so many memories such as the accident on Danforth Road at Ellington. That walk across is long gone but i remember it very well. Phone numbers before the extra 3 digits. I would NEVER go to SGH.

thanks for uploading Greg!

Loved this guy, super professional

the beginning when he arrives to work, his black socks! yes!!!

I love the old emergency shows these shows inspired me to one day work as a firefighter for my town

Professional at all trades great work.Thanks!

The days when driving without insurance didn't get you penalized with a $5000 minimum fine...

31:19 Victoria Park and Lynvalley Crescent. The old McDonald’s now a closed Rexall store.

so priceless time have changed alot

That lady that told the officers to get the camera out of there was rather rude

Man I am loving the vintage Chrysler Products.

Damn that song plays every time i leave the house until i make it home......

Wow there is so little cars compared to today, among other things lol. I forgot about that walkway for the bingo on Mccowan and eglinton. Scarborough was a much better place to live back in those days, its crazy how bad it got in so little time.

That siren 🙉. Must be giving nightmares after retirement

Funny how the loud music back then is what people nowadays blast everyday

I recognized that area when I was little. The bridge to Elaine Plaza to now No Frills is long dead. Farewell that and Caddy’s.

I was Born this day it was filmed! Kind of crazy

the good old days when police were seen as the good guys and people still had some respect and common sense

Thanks for the upload !!

that music in the start is awesome

Mr. Lahey talking about Sunnyvale at 10:55.

Awesome blast from the past! Const. Chapman was great, and I wish him all the best. Where was that flea market? (break in call) It must be long gone by now.

The police today should look at how professional and courteous this officer was, he did a great job in every situation he was involved in. I guess he is retired now.

Thank you so much for posting this!

A fun thing to do is search up the places they are in and go into stream view and compare the similarities and differences of the area from 1980-now

Great vid from Toronto! I think that tower at 11:44 is still there today.

What a great officer!

So cool. Scarborough!!!!. My uncle invented Elmer The Safety Elephant. Lol, the drunk driver at the end looks like someone I know/knew. Thomas. Scarboro Cable Progress Rd, up the road was a welding place where you could get tanks filled. Bellamy was a dead end. Kids use to take their motorcycles to ride there. Goood Memories. Scarborough was such a kick ass place to grow up in. Now it's a shit hole. Over crowed.

Who else is here in 2021?? 🤯

Interesting how they have their own phone in the hospital

Ah the Plymouth Caravelle RWD. Peel Police had the Chev Malibus in yellow

Never knew the LA Noire phones existed still in the 80's

imagine being a police officer in US everyday dealing with mental people basically you are a mobile psychiatrist dealing with issue rather then a static one in a cozy office.

Nowadays in the US if they can’t get in they’ll cover the place and wait until they get a key and clear it to avoid breaking windows. I think that’s also true of Canada too(?)

It’s so great to see the streets where I grew up. 41 Division was just demolished and they started construction of the new building which will be completed in 2025.

I love the old cop cars

This is when cops were actually cops and cared about their jobs.

Nice retro vid. Amazing. I wish I saw more vids like this.

A more exciting show idea would be "A Day In The Life Of A Metro State Funeral Escort Officer"

Back in the 60's and 70's we had one of the FINEST police forces in the world in Toronto. In the 60's you had to be at least 5' 8" in height and 165 lbs, if I recall correctly. But they still recruited and trained the biggest men they could find. We had lots of constables that were 6' 4" and 210 of muscle, and they didn't didn't take any guff from nuisances. Besides that, we had the sharpest looking uniforms in the world, with the blue shirts and back in the 60's with the Sam Browne belts and those big covered holsters. Even a S&W Model 10 makes me nostalgic ! The majority of the citizens liked, trusted, and respected their police officers, except for of course the hard core criminals and rounders. Today your uniform is loud with POLICE on it, you look like bloody Storm Troopers, and how you can run, in a foot pursuit, let alone climb into a cruiser with all that kit, and silly hardware on, baffles me. You coppers today are equipped for the coming zombie apocolypse ! Give me back the 60's and the bright yellow cars, too.

A lot has changed in policing since this was made!

“What’re ya doing?” Adorable

18:08 patient completely blackboarded, spine not immobilized. Brilliant.

Good times..

The drivers seemed a little mature to be playing chicken like that. Can't figure out the amount of damage to the cars otherwise....wow

"Ok we're gonna roll on this" is what I will say before I do anything from now on.

awesome video! do cops use those little books anymore?? and what are those books?? lol

dang look at that dept issued piece!! lmao

The trunk of that car looks like a garbage can.

Gotta love Toronto

Wow those old mobile and portable radios really interfered with the TV cameras.

omg back injury after back injury @21:16, the way he lifts omg no wonder they all went on disability LOL, and then there's the guy holding on to the door😂😂😂

I'm an american however the cars and fashions look the same . I was in my 20s back then and policeman were very polite and professional , nothing like today.

I remember as a kid all Toronto police were all 6ft tall and up.

0:41 … and I’m already in stitches over that horrible 80’s drum beat cliche and synth stab intro… 😂 🍿

I miss these times, when police officers used to have uniforms

I'm thinking of joining the Toronto police service...

Back when people, no matter what colour or race still respected the police.