Search Of Premises

Policy No:
02/00-13
Effective Date:

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements

Section 29 of the Police Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on search of premises.  In addition, section 13(1)(i) requires the Chief of Police to establish procedures and processes in respect of search of premises.

Board Policy

It is the policy of the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board with respect to search of premises that the Chief of Police will:

  1. establish procedures on search of premises that require the compliance by members of the police service with the legal, constitutional and case law requirements relating to the search of premises; and

  2. ensure that officers and other members as appropriate are kept informed of changes in the law relating to search of premises.