York Region Shield
About the program
York Region Shield is a program that promotes information sharing between executive-level public and private security professionals and York Regional Police, which forms part of a Global Shield Network of nearly 50 law enforcement and intelligence agencies around the world.
Participants in York Region Shield share emerging and evolving trends and security concerns, directly affecting emergency preparedness in York Region. York Region Shield partners will receive regular updates related to emergency preparedness and counterterrorism, including information on domestic and international trends, alerts on cybersecurity threats and active shooter incidents as well as relevant major event briefs to the Region.
Shield participants also receive information on relevant training opportunities, York Region Shield meetings and conferences.
What is the Global Shield Network?
The Global Shield Network is an international collaboration between law enforcement agencies and both public and private-sector security professionals. This program aims to keep partners informed of developing local and global upcoming events, trends, and any threats based on open-source, vetted information which may have direct impact on their interests, mandates and/or geographical locations.
Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the New York Police Department created Global Shield Network to establish and foster private and public partnerships in the security and intelligence sector.
Who is this for?
Personnel working or public safety critical infrastructure partners are encouraged to join York Region Shield.
Energy and Utilities
Finance
Food
Government
Health
Information and Communication Technology
Manufacturing
Safety
Transportation
Water
Frequently asked questions
How long is the application review process?
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Applicants and their organization are thoroughly vetted and processing times may vary.
How will I know if I am approved for the program?
After your application is vetted and reviewed, you will receive an email notifying you of the status of your application. If your application is denied, you will be advised of the reasons for denial by email.
I am a security manager in a public-sector role. Why was my application rejected?
Not all security professionals are eligible for the program. York Region Shield administrators are seeking stakeholders focused on counterterrorism and emergency preparedness based on Public Safety Canada's critical infrastructure definitions.
Do I make police reports through York Region Shield?
No. York Region Shield is not designed to take reports of crime directly. In the case of an emergency or if you see a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1. To report a crime with no suspect present, call the non-emergency line at 1-866-876-5423.
I am part of York Region Shield but now work for another company. Can I remain a participant?
If you are still eligible for the program in your new position, contact program administrators directly with your updated information at YorkRegionShield@yrp.ca.
I am not eligible to participate in York Region Shield. Can I still receive counterterrorism, cybersecurity and emergency preparedness resources?
Information and resources are available to the public on the York Region, Ontario and Public Safety Canada websites.
How much does it cost to join?
The program is free to join. All we ask is that you actively participate in sharing information related to your area of security expertise.