Operational Support Bureau

The Operational Support Bureau provides support to various units within York Region Police. The Bureau is comprised of several units including Air Support, Canine, Firearms and Incident Response Units.

The members of the Incident Response Unit deploy for search and rescue and emergency preparedness incidents. The goals of the unit are to uphold effective emergency response capabilities through training and the implementation of new technology. This unit strives to maintain and improve communication between YRP and community partners.

The most current initiatives within the Operational Support Bureau includes the  Search and Rescue program which provides officers with urban search and rescue training, enhancing their skills and updating searches with current trends. Presently there are over 100 participants across Canada contributing to the program.