Increased Police Presence

Responding to the impact of global events

York Regional Police has proactively increased patrols as our community manages the impact of global events and an escalation in conflict in the Middle East.

Residents can expect to see increased police presence across the region, including near faith-based institutions, community centres, schools and other public gathering places. This includes the deployment of a mobile command post in strategic locations over the coming days.

At this time, York Regional Police has no indication of a threat to our region. However, we will continue to assess and adjust operations as required.

If you witness, or have been the victim of hate crime or a hate or bias incident, we encourage you to report it to police immediately through 9-1-1 or by calling the non-emergency line at 1-866-876-5423.

Command post locations

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.