BradfordFacts

Fact-checking Brad Bradford, one post at a time.

Verdict

Rated Misleading

Misleading

The claim contains an element of truth but is framed so as to create a false impression.

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Misleading

Bradford says families are "counting the minutes" waiting for 911. That wait was cut in half two years ago.

Claim“Families deserve to know they won't be counting the minutes after calling 911. Seniors deserve to feel safe taking transit. That's why I'm committing to hiring 1,000 new front-line police officers to strengthen neighbourhood policing, support officers who are being asked to do more, and help Toronto catch up with other major cities. The status quo isn't enough. Let's build a city we can be proud of: https://bradford26.ca/sign-up”

His numbers are real; the need isn't. 911 response is back at 2010 levels, and Toronto fields more officers per crime than Montreal. The shortfall his chart draws as 70% is, on Toronto's own service record, zero.