Increased Police Presence

We are proactively increasing patrols at specific locations across the region.

This means you may see officers near places of worship, community centres or other gathering places and in your neighbourhood. Officers on patrol will be available to answer questions, take reports and address any concerns from residents.

York Regional Police continues to work directly with community groups and faith leaders to support local events, services and celebrations. We are in constant collaboration with community safety, law enforcement and intelligence partners at the municipal, provincial and federal levels, proactively monitoring the situation with a focus on preventing hate-motivated activity.

Hate, bigotry and violence have no place in York Region.

Hate has no place in York Region

York Regional Police is reminding the community that we will not tolerate any form of hate crime or the threat of violence against anyone. All reports of hate crime or hate/bias incidents will be investigated thoroughly.

If you witness, or have been the victim of a hate crime or hate/bias incident, report it to police immediately.

Anyone looking to report a crime or outline a concern in their community should call the non-emergency line at 1-866-876-5423 or speak to an officer at a command post or at their local district station.

See something? Hear something? Report it to police

If you have information about a crime, or if you have seen someone commit a crime, police need to know about it. Any criminal act in our region must be reported immediately to York Regional Police.

If you witness an emergency or a crime in progress, or know of a serious crime that has just occurred, call 9-1-1.

If you are reporting a crime with no suspect or when no suspect is present, or wish to report another non-emergency event, call the non-emergency line at 1-866-876-5423.

Learn more about how and when to contact police.

Demonstrations, protests and rallies

Have you learned about a demonstration or other large gathering happening in our region? Let York Regional Police know by email to demonstrations@yrp.ca.

York Regional Police is committed to providing an unbiased approach to the preservation of peace and the prevention of crimes at any lawful demonstration, protest or rally.

Security Camera Registry

The Security Camera Registry gives members of the community the option to let York Regional Police know they have installed residential or commercial security cameras which may assist police if a crime occurs later in that area. It helps to expedite an investigation when officers are searching for available surveillance footage from a home or business.

Learn more about the registry and consider signing up today.