The Detectives: The Empress Hotel Fire

In 2011, a massive fire tore down a 19th century heritage building and threatened Toronto's downtown.
Detective Debbie Harris handed the case.

Retired Detective Sergeant Debbie Harris served 31 years on the Toronto Police Service. She has received the William Bishop Award for Investigative Excellence and a teamwork commendation for the Eaton Centre shooting in 2012, as well as a commendation for exceptional performance of duty in 2013. She retired from the Toronto Police Service in 2015 and currently works for the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal.