Policing is about people

Every day, members of York Regional Police work in different roles—on the road, in the air, on the water, out in the community, and at police districts and offices. While their responsibilities vary, they work together to support public safety in our region.

Explore the teams that make up York Regional Police.

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Building Bridges

Community Services

Members of Community Services work closely with partners and locals to build relationships, support crime prevention efforts, deliver important community safety programs and connect people to resources.

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Solving Crime

Investigative Branch

The Investigative Branch includes dozens of specialized teams digging deeper to solve and prevent different types of crime across our region.

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On Our Roadways

Road Safety Bureau

Focused on making roads safer through enforcement, education, and targeted initiatives.

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Learn more about teams working in Support Services

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Air Support Unit

Supports operations from above, assisting officers on the ground with aerial observation and coordination.

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Public Safety Unit

Keeping our communities safe during and preparing for emergencies, major events and public gatherings.

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Marine Unit

Supports safety on York Region waterways through patrol, response, and public education.

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Canine Unit

Provides tracking, suspect apprehension, controlled searches, and missing person response in support of patrol and major investigations.

Learn about the Canine Unit