It's ridiculous actually....yes most of them are on PAID time for both the viewing and the funeral. I used to date a cop who was a CO for Niagara Police Dept and we have spoken about this in the past with other fallen officers. This is a huge expense to tax payers as always. Same as "Suspended With Pay" for many charges laid throughout the year that is unheard of in the media. Over time, time and a half, etc etc, plus they have all sorts of extra's that you would not believe possible! The hotels are paid for through budget expenses, car rentals, & food to name a few. The higher up in ranking you are, the more they spend and cost us, yet every year they ask for more and we keep getting less for service!
This officer did pay the ultimate price, which is what they do to protect and serve.....however what was he thinking? This whole parade is a HUGE waste of money. Toronto Police Services are like the Toronto Maple Leafs, highest paid in the country per officer including benefits yet the least respected force in North America. Recent poll shows 93% of Toronto residence have no faith or trust in the force, hence all the crime with guns and gangs, and no results for those communities affected by it!
Just my 2 cents
