Toronto police prepare for World Cup crowds

Toronto police say officers from several countries will come to the city for the World Cup to help local teams understand how different fan groups may behave and to support crowd management during the tournament. At a Friday news conference, Deputy Chief Robert Johnson said the visiting officers will advise police on the ground and at the command centre so they can better respond to large and diverse crowds. He said other services, including Durham, Ottawa, the Ontario Provincial Police and the RCMP, will also contribute officers during the event. City officials also discussed transit, congestion and FIFA's ban on refillable water bottles at host stadiums. Toronto's FIFA secretariat said the city has asked FIFA to review the rule, and officials said fans will still be able to bring clear plastic bottles to fan festival sites, where refill stations will be available. Medical officials also said they are watching heat risks as the city prepares for an expected influx of nearly 300,000 visitors.