Freedom of Information

Overview

Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, individuals can request access to any record held by government institutions, including York Regional Police. Requests for copies of police reports must be made through the Freedom of Information Unit, excluding motor vehicle collision and proof of loss reports.

The Freedom of Information Unit ensures all federal and provincial laws are upheld when information is provided to members of the public. For example, a request for a police report that contains the personal information of others can only be released with the consent of those individuals.

York Regional Police retains records pursuant to our Police Services Board's Records Management Policy and the Regional Municipality of York's Bylaws No. 2013-15 and 2015-69. Please consult these bylaws should you have questions concerning record retention.

Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Unit has 30 days to respond to your request.

Please note: Applicants seeking motor vehicle collision and proof of loss reports should not make a Freedom of Information request. Please see this page for information about obtaining copies of police reports.

Making a freedom of information request

Online application

Applicants can now make a freedom of information request online. Payment options online include Visa and MasterCard.

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By mail

Requests must be made in writing by completing the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act form and mailing it to:

Freedom of Information Unit
York Regional Police
47 Don Hillock Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 0S7

Please note: Applicants must enclose a photocopy of one piece of government-issued photo identification and the legislated fee of $5, by cheque or money order made payable to York Regional Police.

In person

You can also submit a the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act form in person by making an appointment to attend the Customer Service Unit, or by attending York Regional Police headquarters.

Community Resource Centre
10720 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON
1-866-876-5423 ext. 7655

Open by appointment only
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: Closed

York Regional Police Headquarters
47 Don Hillock Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 0S7

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., no appointment required
Saturday, Sunday: Closed

Please note: Applicants must present one piece of government-issued photo identification and pay the legislated fee of $5 by cash, debit, Visa or MasterCard.

Additional fees

A request for personal information may be subject to photocopying charges at a rate of 60 cents per page, in addition to the initial application fee.

A request for general information may be subject to a search and retrieval charge of $49 per hour. Additionally, York Regional Police has set fees for certain records, including video and audio statements, 9-1-1 calls and photographs.

Applicants will be advised of any additional fees that may apply to a freedom of information request.

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Do you have questions about making a freedom of information request?