Toronto pays off-duty police $100 an hour to oversee construction sites. Some councillors want to know why
- Posted on February 13, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Toronto pays off-duty police $100 an hour to oversee construction sites. Some councillors want to know why

One councillor said she’s seen some paid-duty officers who are “not doing anything, they’re just standing there” instead of actively managing traffic.