EXTENDED: TPS officer appears to give finger during dispute

Toronto Police are investigating after a video surfaced that appears to show an officer giving the finger to a man who questioned her about parking illegally to get coffee.

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[stephenedgecock]

cops always park in the wrong place and block traffic for no reason when at most times there is an appropriate parking spot..

[Gary-lo]

She`ll be suspended for a day with full pay, if she does it again... a week off with full pay.

[JammieFortier]

when was the last time you saw a paramedic or firefighter behaving like that?

[wiiiz]

dude who said its better than parking on Front St does not get it. You are park illegally, doesn't matter how busy a street is.

[ccodzkp]

TPD is a MASSIVE failure. Busy? Doing what? Finding a donut shop? VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.

[GUTOMOFFICIAL]

She's mad because he interrupted their coffee date!

[jay]

Hilarious to see the cops getting defended while a low wage delivery driver or another regular person will almost certainly get a ticket. The cop could have dropped off the lady and taken a circle around the area while getting the drink like anyone else would do ?

[julesmisty]

Way to go Lady Officer. Make us all (women) look like we can't handle a confrontation with a member of the public. Tacky AF. Police giving public citizens the finger is beneath what is expected of our TPS. I'm always an advocate for police, but this is shameful.

[johnramsden]

She got mouthy when she thought he wasn't recording. Obviously never heard of eyeglass cameras.
Way to make yourself look bad tps. Imagine giving the finger to the people who are paying your generous salary. Most cops just cannot help themselves. Their egos are too big.

[Flora.September]

This is why I can't stand Toronto Police. So unprofessional, using words like " bro" and sticking up the middle finger, Who does that at work? you are a police officer. I'm glad this is blasted on the news, she disgraced herself.

[crazyrobots]

Why do cops think they can park illegally to get Starbucks?

I would give them a break if they were on a call or something, but they were getting coffee.

When I want coffee I have to park legally, pay for 15 mins and walk to the coffee shop. I don't get to park on the sidewalk just because I feel like it.

[garylee]

All police everywhere think they’re above the laws they’re entrusted to enforce, they should be held to a higher standard, not a lower one!!

[Russeljohnson]

Just sad, police saying she’s doing her job but buying Starbucks and breaking parking rules. Great look TPS 😂😂😂

[NS.Katz]

My gawd to see our country turn on it's self to be like America breaks my heart!

[IpadIpsd]

No public accountability, no body dare to talk to them. I think Toronto needs YouTubers like America who expose the police abuse of power. I thank you what you did.

[ppcbernier]

This guy recording is a professional victim 😂

[sudarg]

This is absurd and disrespectful. The police are not above the law and supposed to be public servants and allies with the community they serve. Thanks for covering this CP24.

[lawrenceweston]

Meanwhile TPS parking enforcement Erin Urquhart gleefully hands out tickets to delivery drivers while making glib remarks about finding a proper parking spot.

[victoriasview]

Seriously? Do you really expect them to spend 15 minutes finding a parking spot 2 blocks away to buy coffee…….ridiculous argument here……..is THAT efficient use of tax dollars!?
There has got to be more important things in your life to fight about.

[bobbyrutz]

Oh no, not the finger. These guys chase cops around and harrass them all over. Take her advice, get a job, child.