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- Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced enhanced police presence for Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 11-13) and Yom Kippur (Sept. 21).
- Demkiw said a specialized task force with patrol rifles will be deployed for the holidays.
- He reported 573 arrests linked to hate-motivated incidents since Oct. 7, 2023.
- Mayor Olivia Chow called the rise in antisemitism “despicable” and pledged continued dialogue on safety with the Jewish community.
