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.

Disclosure of an Individual's Personal Information Policy

1. Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Service Board is committed to supporting York Regional Police in establishing a procedure outlining whom, and in what circumstances an...

Domestic Violence Occurrences

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on investigations into domestic violence occurrences. In addition...

Donations And Sponsorships

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (‘the Board’) acknowledges the interest and generosity of citizens, community agencies and corporations in supporting York...

Drug Investigation

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on the investigation of drug-related offences other than simple...

Education and Event Attendance

1. POLICY STATEMENT The York Regional Police Service Board recognizes the importance of: Pursuing excellence in governance through a commitment to continual training and education; and Being engaged...

Electronic Monitoring Policy

Policy Statement In maintaining the York Regional Police Services Board’s (“Board”) commitment to transparency, this policy sets out details regarding the Board’s electronic monitoring of its...

Emergency Planning

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy with respect to emergency planning by the police service. In...

Equal Opportunity, Discrimination And Workplace Harassment Prevention

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Police Services Act (PSA), section 1, paragraphs 5 & 6, state that police services shall be provided throughout Ontario in accordance with certain principles...

Equipment – Body Armour

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out the responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers for workplace safety. Section 135 of the Police...

Equity and Inclusion Policy

The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (the “Board”) is committed to developing a police service that respects and adheres to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario...

Explosives

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 21 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police service to provide, within a reasonable response time, the services of police explosive forced...

Financial Management Policy

1. Policy Statement Under Section 31(1)(c) of the Police Services Act, the Board shall establish policies for the effective management of the police service. The Board is committed to ensuring that...

Framework For Annual Reporting By Chief Of Police

Policy Statement In accordance with the requirements of the Adequacy Standards Regulation and the Police Services Act, it is the policy of the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the...

Framework For Business Planning Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) and the York Regional Police are committed to providing quality policing to the citizens of York Region. The...

Fraud And False Pretence Investigations

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on investigations into fraud and false pretences. In addition...

Ground Search For Lost Or Missing Persons

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on ground search. Section 27(a) requires the Chief of Police to...

Hate Propaganda and Hate/Bias Motivated Crimes Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (‘the Board’) acknowledges that York Region is one of the most diverse regions in Canada. The Board supports ongoing efforts to...

Homicide

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on investigations into homicides and attempted homicides. In...

Hostage Rescue

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 21 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police service to provide, within a reasonable response time, the services of a hostage rescue team...

Illegal Gaming

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on investigations into illegal gaming. In addition, section 12(1)...