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.

Secure Holster

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out the responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers for workplace safety. Section 3 of O. Reg. 123/98...

Sex Offender Registry

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 3(1) of Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000 requires a sex offender, as defined in the Act, to report in person to the police service in the...

Sexual Assault Investigation

1. Purpose Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on investigations into sexual assaults. In addition, section 12(1)(r) requires the Chief of...

Skills Development And Learning

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 33 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police service to have a skills development and learning plan that addresses: the plan’s objectives; the...

Speed Measuring Devices

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 3/99 (“Adequacy and Effectiveness of Police Services”), made under the Police Services Act (PSA), requires a police...

Stolen Or Smuggled Firearms

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

Sudden Death And Found Human Remains

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on investigations into found human remains. Section 12(1)(j)...

Supervision

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on supervision. In addition, section 10 requires the Chief of...

Suspect Apprehension Pursuits

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 5 of the Suspect Apprehension Pursuits Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on suspect apprehension pursuits that is consistent with...

Tactical Unit

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 tactical unit...

Traffic Management, Enforcement And Road Safety Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (‘the Board’) supports the York Regional Police in improving the quality of life of citizens in York Region by being the...

Underwater Search And Recovery Units

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), sets out the responsibilities of employers and workers relating to workplace safety. The OHSA Diving Operations...

Use of Board Resources for Election Purposes

Purpose This policy provides direction on the appropriate use of Board resources during an election campaign in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act. This ensures that all candidates are...

Use Of Force

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements The Criminal Code of Canada and Ontario Provincial Offences Act address the use of force by police and other authorized persons. The Equipment and Use of Force...

Vehicle Theft

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

Victims Assistance

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 42(1)(c) of the Police Services Act provides that police officers have a duty to assist victims of crime. Section 29 of the Adequacy and Effectiveness of...

Waterways Policing

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 19(1) of the Police Services Act provides that the OPP is responsible for providing police services in respect of all navigable bodies and courses of water...

Witness Protection

Legislative/Regulatory Requirements Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on witness protection and security. In addition, section 13(1)(f)...

Youth Crime Policy

Policy Statement The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board (‘the Board’) understands that most young people are law-abiding citizens who make positive contributions to their communities...