David Coffey

Detective David Coffey has been assigned to the Financial Crimes Unit of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) since 2020. His primary duties are supervising the Central Fraud Intake Office and promoting community engagement through fraud presentations, media relations and social media presence. Coffey joined the TPS in 1999, spending most of his career in investigative units, including divisional criminal investigative units, fraud offices and the Intelligence Unit. Coffey is a fervent believer in educating the public about potential threats from fraudsters and providing techniques on how to avoid being victimized. He feels strongly that the most impactful weapons in the war against fraud are knowledge and awareness.