It's to prevent a breach of the peace. A person can be detained while the threat to the peace exists, and not for longer than 24 hours.
November 3rd, 2010 / 5:20 p.m.
Chief, Toronto Police Service
It's to prevent a breach of the peace. A person can be detained while the threat to the peace exists, and not for longer than 24 hours.
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