Ontario Jails Deploy Drug-Detecting Dogs | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Ontario’s jails are getting a major security upgrade with four new drug-sniffing K-9 units set to patrol high-risk facilities, tackling the root cause of violence and overdoses by detecting trace amounts of contraband that human checks miss. These highly trained dogs can clear areas in minutes—where officers might take hours—offering peace of mind and a faster, more reliable way to keep facilities safe. Backed by proposed legislation, the Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, these teams are poised to launch early next year, marking a crucial step toward safer correctional centers…