Policies

The Board is responsible for setting policy which provides direction to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police is responsible for administering the police service and overseeing its operation in accordance with the objectives, priorities and policies established by the Board.

The standards that police services must meet are set out in the Police Services Act and regulations such as the Adequacy Standards Regulation. This Regulation is designed to provide all Police Services and Boards with the structure needed to ensure the effective delivery of policing services in Ontario.

If you require an alternative version of any of our policies, please contact us at 1-866-876-5423 extension 3000 or at psb@yrp.ca.

The York Regional Police Service Board is working towards compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019), which came into effect on April 1, 2024, with regard to new regulations required of Police Service Boards (Sections 43 and 44 of the Act). Additionally, the Board is working to update its Policies as required under Section 38 of the Act.

The Ministry recognizes that this is an iterative process and that our Board is taking steps to get into compliance.

Accessibility Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities in a timely and proactive manner and...

Accessible Customer Service Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) is committed to providing exceptional customer service to all members of the public. The Board recognizes that...

Adequacy Standards Regulation Policy

Statutory Authority On January 8, 1999, the Ministry of the Solicitor General introduced Regulation 3/99 under the Police Services Act: Adequacy and Effectiveness of Police Services. This Regulation...

Air Support Policing Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) is committed to being the benchmark of excellence in policing. Air support policing enhances the operational...

Appointments and Functions of Special Constables Policy

1. Policy Statement The York Regional Police Service Board (the “Board”) is committed to supporting York Regional Police in establishing procedures and requirements to determine the eligibility...

Arrest

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on arrest. In addition, section 13(1)(j) requires the Chief of...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Policy

1. Policy Statement The York Regional Police Service Board (the Board) is committed to advancing innovation and improving public safety by incorporating evidence-based best practices for the...

Audit Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (‘the Board’) supports a corporate commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery to the public and holds the Chief...

Auxiliaries And Volunteers Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) recognizes that auxiliaries and volunteers are special people who have chosen to devote their time, energy, skill...

Bail And Violent Crime

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on bail and violent crime. In addition, section 13(1)(k) requires...

Board Member and Staff Identification Card Policy

1. POLICY STATEMENT The York Regional Police Service Board (Board) recognizes the need for both Board Members and Board Staff to occasionally, in accordance with their professional duties, attend York...

Board Member Code of Conduct and Complaints

1. Policy Statement The York Regional Police Service Board (the Board) commits itself and its members to ethical, businesslike, and lawful conduct, including the proper use of authority and...

Board Member Participation In Community Events

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) encourages and supports the participation of Board Members in community events organized by the York Regional...

Board-Issued Device Use Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) supports using Technology and Technology supports to increase the productivity of the Board office while...

Bylaw No. 01-11: A Bylaw respecting the Administration of the Complaints System under Part V of the Police Services Act

WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“Board”) is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in York Region and is required to establish...

Bylaw No. 02-15: A Bylaw To Impose Fees And Charges For Services And Activities Provided By York Regional Police

WHEREAS pursuant to section 391(1.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, the Board may impose fees or charges on any class of persons for services or activities provided or done by or on...

Bylaw No. 03-24: A Bylaw to Establish a Human Resources Committee

Whereas section 42 of Ontario’s Community Safety and Policing Act, S. O. 2019 c. 1, Sched. 1, provides that a police service board may, establish a committee and delegate any of the board’s powers...

Bylaw No. 04-24: A Bylaw to Establish a Finance Committee

Whereas section 42 of Ontario’s Community Safety and Policing Act, S. O. 2019 c. 1, Sched. 1, provides that a police service board may, establish a committee and delegate any of the board’s powers...

Bylaw No. 05-26: A Bylaw To Govern The Proceedings Of The Board And Its Committees

WHEREAS Section 22(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (the "Act") provides that there will be a police service board for every municipality that maintains a police service. WHEREAS subsection...

Bylaw No. 09-15: A Bylaw To Establish Administration Policies For Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act Access Requests

WHEREAS section 2(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, c. M. 56 (the Act) designates polices services boards as institutions for the purposes of the Act...