Operational Support Bureau

The 26 sworn and two civilian members of the Operational Support Bureau provide operational support to frontline and specialized units within York Regional Police. The bureau is comprised of the Air Support, Canine, Dispute Management, Emergency Preparedness, Firearms, Public Order and Search and Rescue Units. Unit commanders can also call on 331 additional specially-trained officers across York Regional Police when large-scale public order or emergency incidents require them to respond.

Emergency Preparedness

The best way to handle an emergency is to be prepared. If you would like more information on what to do in an emergency, click here for our Emergency Preparedness Information guides.

Additionally, the Emergency Supply unit assists York Police during homicide invesitgations, search for missing persons and other critical incidents.

Public Order and Search and Rescue Units

The Public Order Unit had a busy 2010 working alongside officers from across Canada in security deployments at the G8 and G20 summits. The Search and Rescue Unit developed its first-ever Level One Search and Rescue course for new recruits. The course was designed to improve the initial response to missing persons calls and was well-received by frontline officers. The Emergency Preparedness Unit also participated in new training exercises and in April 2010, the unit reviewed safety practices and procedures at Canada’s Wonderland in relation to hazardous material leaks and high-angle rescues from equipment such as roller coasters.