The Police / Community Advisory Council
The mission of the Police / Community Advisory Council is to promote and foster harmony, dialogue and understanding between all members of the York Regional Police and the communities served.

This volunteer advisory group comprises approximately twenty-five residents or other stakeholders of York Region representing ethno-cultural, geographical and age diversity.

The Police / Community Advisory Council generally meets bi-monthly with the Chief with a view to providing informed advice on a variety of matters which include awareness of race relations, perceptions of social equality, assistance in formulating budgetary proposals, specific initiatives and the delivery of specialized programs.

This initiative is reciprocal in that the Council provides feedback to the community on policing perspectives, facilitates both community awareness programs and community responses to public safety and policing issues, takes every opportunity to remain current with community and policing concerns, and is prepared to guide community members on appropriate procedures to follow should specific concerns arise.

The Police / Community Advisory Council, while remaining an independent resource to both the community and to the police, facilitates opportunities to promote ongoing positive public relations on behalf of the York Regional Police.

For further information, you are invited to contact:

Gary Thompson
Chair – Police Community Advisory Council
416-725-3989