The fatal fentanyl overdose of a Toronto drug squad officer has the police force considering what more it could be doing to support those working in its high-risk units. The force is conducting parallel reviews — one into Thompson's death that includes investigating his professional responsibilities, and the other into support programs for officers in high-risk units, such as the drug squad, human trafficking unit and the emergency task force, said police spokeswoman Meaghan Gray. Investigators haven't said why Thompson, who was found in medical distress at his home, had fentanyl at his residence. The force already has mandatory wellness visits for officers in high-risk units that include scheduled meetings with psychiatrists, Gray said, but police are looking closely at those supports. Tom Stamatakis, president of the Canadian Police Association, said Thompson's case "is a tragic situation, but it's a rare situation."

Source: CBC News November 19, 2017 15:56 UTC