Books of condolence for Toronto police officer who died in the line of duty [Video]

Toronto police have installed books of condolence at three locations for people who wish to leave messages of support for family, friends, and colleagues of the late Det. John Park.

A 14-year veteran of the force who has been serving as a member of the hold-up squad, Park experienced a medical episode while executing a search warrant in connection with an ongoing robbery investigation in North York on Dec. 19. He died suddenly.

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Park, who was 40 and began his career with Toronto Police Service (TPS) at 22 Division, leaves behind his wife Tina and their two children, Madison, age 9, and five-year-old Austin, as well as his parents Lorne and Theresa, his sister Jennifer and her husband Anthony, his grandparents Leslie and Louise.

An online obituary for Park said that he was a dear son-in-law to Brenda and Orlando, a beloved brother-in-law to Christopher and Vanessa, and the proud …