York Regional Police frontline officers will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras.
The police service is proud to announce the roll out of body-worn cameras in spring of 2026, designed to deliver transparency and accountability, while enhancing the safety of both citizens and police officers.
The service was granted approval to begin the implementation of body-worn cameras by the York Regional Police Service Board at its last meeting on November 26.
York Regional Police is proud to be leveraging modern technology to increase transparency and help foster trust between our community, our organization and our partner police agencies. The cameras also assist by supporting fair and impartial policing.
The implementation follows many partner police services who have implemented body-worn camera technology, including Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, Durham Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police and more across Canada.
The use of body-worn cameras has proven to deliver increased accuracy and quality of evidence and support effective and efficient investigations and prosecutions.
The cameras help to enhance accountability for YRP members and contribute to the effectiveness of the police service and member wellness by supporting enhanced training and debriefings. Content captured on the cameras also supports policy and procedure compliance, performance management and supervision.
Body-worn cameras assist in delivering fair and timely responses to allegations of police misconduct and the resolution of complaints and enhance both public and member safety.
Members of the public can expect to see York Regional Police officers begin to wear cameras in spring 2026. Further public consultations regarding the rollout of body-worn cameras will be held in the new year.
Questions regarding the use of body-worn cameras can be directed to info@yrp.ca
Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
November 28, 2025
