A clear plan for the future of public safety and policing in York Region
The 2026–2029 Strategic Plan sets a clear direction for York Regional Police and establishes shared priorities for the next three years.
It guides our response to emerging crime trends, community needs and changing policing demands, while ensuring resources are used effectively. It also supports accountability by connecting members’ work to organizational priorities and offering clear indicators of success to measure our progress each year.
The plan reflects the shared commitment of York Regional Police leadership and the Police Service Board to community safety, public trust, strong partnerships and modern policing. Read their messages below:
Leadership message
Message from the Executive Leadership Team
It is my privilege to present the York Regional Police 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.
This plan sets out a clear direction for our police service and the work we will undertake over the next three years. It is informed by the voices of local residents and business owners, our members, our municipal and community partners, and the data, trends, challenges and opportunities we face in public safety and policing across York Region.
Our priorities are straightforward. We will focus on preventing crime and improving community safety through strategic enforcement, proactive policing initiatives and a visible police presence.
We will improve our service by working closely with partners, connecting vulnerable people with needed supports, and addressing emerging issues before they surface as more significant challenges in our community.
We will also continue to build public confidence through transparent communication and service that is inclusive, equitable and accountable. Residents should be able to understand the work police do, and to see and feel the results of that work in their neighbourhoods and in their interactions with York Regional Police.
Finally, this plan recognizes that effective service begins with our people. We will support the health, wellness and safety of our members, recruit to reflect the diverse community we serve, and modernize the tools and technology that allow members to be their most effective and efficient.
This is a plan built for action. It will guide our decisions, allow us to measure our progress and help us to keep communities safer, together, with a shared purpose: One mission. One vision. One team.
Paulo Da Silva
Chief, York Regional Police
Message from the York Regional Police Service Board
On behalf of the York Regional Police Service Board, I am pleased to present the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, which establishes our priorities and strategic direction for policing and community safety over the next four years.
As York Region continues to grow and evolve, we remain committed to providing effective, responsive and accountable police services that meet the needs of our communities. At the heart of this Plan is a clear commitment: to keep York Region safe while strengthening public trust and confidence in policing.
Our priorities focus on advancing crime prevention and community safety through strategic enforcement and proactive initiatives; strengthening partnerships to support effective service delivery; ensuring policing is visible, accessible and accountable; and supporting our members while modernizing service delivery.
Community safety is a shared responsibility. Through strong partnerships, meaningful public engagement and effective civilian governance and oversight, we will work to ensure policing priorities reflect the needs and expectations of our residents.
The Board extends its sincere appreciation to the members of York Regional Police, our community partners and all those who contributed to the development of this Plan. As we look to the years ahead, we will continue to listen, adapt and work together to meet new challenges and help ensure York Region remains a safe, welcoming and resilient community for everyone.
Steve Pellegrini
Chair, York Regional Police Service Board
Four goals, one shared purpose
The 2026–2029 Strategic Plan outlines four goals, supported by objectives and actions that guide York Regional Police priorities and service delivery. Select a goal to explore its objectives and actions.
1 Goal 1 Advance crime prevention and community safety through strategic enforcement and proactive public safety initiatives
Objective 1: Use data to focus crime prevention and enforcement where they are needed most.
Actions
- Use the Regional Crime Strategy and quarterly analysis of calls for service, crime trends, victimization, clearance rates, and repeat locations to identify priority crime issues and areas.
- Review repeat offenders and repeat locations to coordinate appropriate investigative, enforcement, prevention, and partner-led interventions.
- Increase visible police presence to deter crime, support community safety, and respond to residents’ concerns.
- Strengthen safety in both reality and perception by addressing priority risks and improving residents’ confidence in community safety.
Objective 2: Enhance community safety through shared responsibility and crime prevention.
Actions
- Pair focused enforcement activities with targeted crime prevention, community safety, and well-being initiatives.
- Use data, community feedback, and local knowledge to identify emerging concerns and develop targeted action plans.
- Combine visible police presence, enforcement, prevention messaging, and partner engagement to address the conditions that contribute to crime.
- Work with municipal, social service, health, education, business, and community partners to reduce opportunities for crime and support safer neighbourhoods.
Objective 3: Align proactive road safety strategies through enforcement education, awareness, and municipal partnerships.
Actions
- Focus road safety efforts where serious collisions and dangerous driving are most likely to occur.
- Address impaired, distracted, aggressive, and unsafe driving through visible enforcement, education, and community input.
- Increase safety around schools, pedestrian areas, and other high-risk locations.
- Work with municipalities and partners to improve the conditions that help prevent collisions.
2 Goal 2 Enhance response delivery through partnership and enforcement
Objective 1: Strengthen community partnerships through collaboration and communication to enhance safety, well-being, and coordinated support.
Actions
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships established through the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
- Engage residents, community organizations, and service providers to identify local concerns, priorities, and emerging risks.
- Facilitate regular partner forums and joint problem-solving sessions to share information and coordinate responses.
- Co-develop and pilot community-led initiatives that address priority concerns, such as gender-based violence, senior safety, fraud prevention, and other emerging issues.
Objective 2: Strengthen referrals and supports for vulnerable individuals to achieve better outcomes, reduce repeat calls for service, and enhance community safety.
Actions
- Develop and promote clear referral pathways for priority populations in collaboration with service providers.
- Partner with community agencies to provide education sessions, outreach campaigns, and information-sharing initiatives that clarify the police role while amplifying partner programs and safety messages through York Regional Police communication channels.
- Use referral and repeat-call trends to identify gaps and improve coordinated responses.
3 Goal 3 Build visible, accessible and accountable policing in service to community
Objective 1: Build public confidence through transparent, consistent, and accessible communication.
Actions
- Ensure services, communications, engagement, and outcomes are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
- Use surveys, town halls, community advisory groups, post-engagement feedback, and municipal partner feedback to assess whether residents feel informed, heard, and safe.
Objective 2: Advance inclusive practices in employment and service delivery by identifying and removing systemic barriers in policy, practice, programs and services.
Actions
- Implement the Inclusive Policing Action Plan, Racial Equity Strategy Action Plan, and the Race and Identity Based Data initiatives supported through the community and members.
- Review and implement the proposed actions from the anti-Black racism report for the Police Services Board.
4 Goal 4 Support our people and modernize service delivery
Objective 1: Strengthen member safety, wellness, and operational readiness by fostering an inclusive, supportive and connected workplace.
Actions
- Enhance accessible, evidence-informed wellness supports for members.
- Leverage existing and emerging technologies to educate, empower, and support members in achieving their operational and personal wellness goals.
- Foster a healthy, supportive workplace culture that promotes safety and readiness.
- Strengthen retention, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives that support a healthy work environment.
Objective 2: Implement an innovation and technology roadmap that supports police operations.
Actions
- Implement technology initiatives that strengthen operations, improve service delivery, and support public confidence.
- Action the initiatives and objectives in the Information Technology Strategy.
Objective 3: Implement the York Regional Police 2026–2030 recruitment strategy to attract skilled candidates that reflect the unique diversity of the community we serve.
Actions
- Promote York Regional Police careers through targeted outreach, marketing, and social-media initiatives.
- Use technology and efficient processes to improve the recruitment experience.
Our direction
Read the full Strategic Plan
Explore the complete plan for detailed objectives, actions and the priorities that will guide York Regional Police from 2026 to 2029.
How the plan was developed
The 2026–2029 Strategic Plan was shaped by community feedback, input from YRP members and an assessment of emerging crime trends, public safety challenges and changing community needs.
This input helped identify the priorities that will guide York Regional Police over the next three years, with a focus on public safety, community trust, effective service delivery and supporting our people.
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Community participants contributed through surveys and engagement.
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YRP members shared their workplace experiences through the 2025 Member Survey.
By bringing together community perspectives, member experiences and evidence about changing public safety needs, the plan establishes a shared direction for York Regional Police from 2026 to 2029.
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Accountability and results
How we will measure progress
The Strategic Plan will guide annual implementation plans that identify responsibilities, milestones, resource considerations and risks.
York Regional Police will measure progress across community safety and impact, access to services, service experience, fairness, member readiness and modernization benefits.
What We Stand For
The principles behind policing
Our mission, vision, and values are more than words—they shape how we serve and hold ourselves accountable to our community.
