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.

Preliminary Perimeter Control And Containment

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on preliminary perimeter control and containment. In addition...

Preventing Or Responding To Occurrences Involving Firearms

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

Prisoner Care And Control

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on prisoner care and control. In addition, section 13(1)(l)...

Prisoner Transportation

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

Problem-Oriented Policing

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on problem-oriented policing. In addition, section 3 requires the...

Proceeds Of Crime Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (‘the Board’) recognizes that many criminal activities are profit-driven. Criminals involved in drug trafficking, organized...

Property Offences

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on the investigation of property offences, including break and...

Protocol For The Sharing Of Information

Between The Regional Municipality Of York Police Services Board - And - The Regional Municipality Of York WHEREAS pursuant to Subsection 31(1) of the Police Services Act, as amended, the Regional...

Public Complaints (Part V) - Procedure Under Section 83(17) Of The Police Services Act

1. Application and Scope ​This Procedure applies to the Board and the Chief of York Regional Police. 2. Definitions In this procedure: “Complainant” means a member of the public who has made a...

Public Order Unit

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 18(1) of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police service to have a public order unit. Section 18(2) allows a police services board to enter into...

Public Relations Reserve Fund Policy

1. POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board that the Public Relations Fund be used to support and encourage the participation of members of York...

Records Management Policy

Policy Statement It is the policy of The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) to manage, preserve and dispose of its records in accordance with the requirements of...

Respect In The Workplace Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) is committed to enhancing employee wellness by providing a safe and healthy work environment for its members...

Rewards Policy

Policy Statement It is the policy of the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) to encourage the participation of citizens in assisting the York Regional Police to solve...

Right to Disconnect from Work Policy

1. POLICY STATEMENT The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (“the Board”) is committed to supporting the health and well-being of its staff by encouraging staff to disconnect from work...

Robbery

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

Safe Storage Of Police Service Firearms

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 117 of the Firearms Act provides the legislative authority for the regulations made under the Firearms Act. These regulations set out stringent requirements...

Search Of Persons

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

Search Of Premises

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)...

Secondary Activities Policy

1. POLICY STATEMENT The Regional Municipality of York Police Service Board is committed to supporting York Regional Police in establishing a procedure ensuring members pursuing secondary activities...