Emergency Support Bureau 

The 23 sworn members of the Emergency Support Bureau deal with situations beyond the safe operating limits of frontline York Regional Police officers including the apprehension of armed or barricaded persons, hostage rescues, crisis intervention and bomb disposal. Team members work in the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and the Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU).

In 2010, the ERU acquired a Tactical Support Vehicle, an armoured truck capable of safely transporting team members into potentially dangerous situations. The 30,000 pound vehicle provides ballistic and blast protection for officers dealing with high-risk situations involving firearms or explosives.

A new Remote-Operated Vehicle for safely investigating bomb threats or suspicious packages was delivered to the EDU in 2010. Members of the bureau also participated in security operations at the G8 and G20 summits, providing tactical support to the Public Order Unit.

Support Services also includes the Critical Incident Management Team, whose members ensure a coordinated response to incidents of armed or barricaded person(s) or hostage situations.