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Victim Support Services

Victim Support Services Are you the victim of a crime? A victim is a person who has suffered physical or emotional harm, property damage, or economic loss as a result of a crime committed by another person. If a victim has died, or is not able to act on his or her own behalf, the victim may be represented by: The victim's spouse An individual who has lived with the victim as his or her common law partner for at least one year prior to the victim's death A relative or dependent of the victim Anyone who has …

Victims' Rights

Victims' Rights Know your rights As a victim, you have rights to information , protection , participation and restitution under the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights . You have the right to ask for information As a victim of crime, you have the right to request information about the criminal justice system, available services and the progress of your case. Here is what you can expect: Police will record all important information. Officers are required to ask specific questions If you have suffered an injury, …

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is when someone exploits, controls or manipulates another person — often through violence, threats or deception — for sexual services or forced labour. It’s important to know that human trafficking is different from human smuggling. Trafficking involves ongoing control and exploitation. Know the signs Human trafficking often starts in ways that don’t seem dangerous at first. Maybe you met someone who: Promised to protect and care for you. …

Grandparent scams

Grandparent scams Across the country, fraudsters are calling seniors and pretending to be a grandchild in trouble. It may sound urgent and emotional — but it’s a scam designed to pressure victims into handing over money quickly. How a grandparent scam works These are common tactics used to create urgency and fear. These scams can continue over days, weeks or even months as criminals build trust and manipulate their victims. A caller pretends to be a grandchild who’s been arrested or hurt The caller may …

Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver Is this an emergency? If a participant is missing, call 911 right away. Early notification allows police to begin search and rescue efforts as quickly as possible. Apply for Project Lifesaver Review eligibility requirements and submit an application for the program. Apply now About the program Project Lifesaver is a program administered by York Regional Police that uses radio-frequency technology and coordinated search and rescue response to locate individuals who may wander. Participants …

Vulnerable Person Registry

Vulnerable Person Registry Vulnerable Person Registry Submit an online application and provide the information needed to support emergency response. Register now About the program The Vulnerable Person Registry helps police respond faster when someone goes missing or needs urgent help. By sharing important details in advance, you can help police can better identify, locate and assist vulnerable people in York Region. Who is this for? Wandering behaviour Participants may leave safe places without warning or …

Bullying

Bullying Different types of bullying Bullying happens when someone uses their power to hurt, frighten, exclude, or insult another person. It often occurs between people of a similar age, it can cause long-term damage and is never OK. If you’re experiencing bullying, it can feel overwhelming—but support is available, and you’re not alone. Bullying might include: Physical bullying This includes hitting, shoving or damaging property. Verbal bullying This includes name-calling, insults, threats or mocking. …

Family safety

Family safety Family conflict Every family has disagreements — that’s normal. What matters most is how you handle those moments and work through conflict together. How to handle arguments in a healthy way Take time to cool down When emotions run high, pause before responding. Step away, take a breath and give yourself time to calm down. This helps you avoid saying something you might regret and keeps the conversation productive. Listen to each other Make space for everyone to be heard. When conflict …

Drugs and Alcohol

Drugs and Alcohol Trying drugs or alcohol can seem tempting, especially when you’re meeting new people, dealing with peer pressure or going through personal challenges. But substance use can quickly lead to serious and long-term impacts on your health, safety and future. Why people may turn to drugs or alcohol People may use substances for different reasons, including: Peer pressure Low self-esteem Stress or personal problems Curiosity and wanting to try new experiences While everyone copes differently, …

Party Safety

Party Safety Teen party safety tips As kids become teens, social events start to change. Birthday parties with classmates often turn into larger gatherings with less adult supervision. For parents, this is an important time to talk about teen party safety, peer pressure and making safe choices. You can’t always be there, but you can help your teen understand how to stay safe and make smart decisions. Safety tips Talk with your teen about these important rules before they head out: Never go to a party …

Security Camera Registry

Security Camera Registry Register your cameras Provide your camera details to help support police investigations in your community. Register now Remove or update cameras About the program The Security Camera Registry allows residents and businesses to inform York Regional Police that they have security cameras that may assist during an investigation. When a crime occurs, officers may canvass an area for video footage. The registry helps police identify where cameras are located and contact owners more …

Active Attacker Survival

Active Attacker Survival Is this an emergency? If this is an emergency, or you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. About active attacker survival Active attacker situations can happen anywhere, at any time, often without warning. In those first moments, you may be the only one able to act. The decisions you make before police arrive can have a direct impact on your safety and the safety of others. Knowing how to respond quickly and effectively can help you protect yourself, reduce harm, and improve your …

Report Aggressive Driving (Road Watch)

Report Aggressive Driving (Road Watch) Is this an emergency? If this is an emergency, or you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Submit a Road Watch report Describe the unsafe driving you saw. Road Watch complaint Call non-emergency: 1-866-876-5423 About Road Watch reporting Road Watch is a community-driven program that allows residents to report aggressive or unsafe driving behaviour in York Region. These reports help York Regional Police identify patterns and promote safer driving. Who is this for? …

Cybercrime

Cybercrime Today, much of our daily life happens online—whether we’re using smartphones, social media, or home and work computers. As technology evolves, so do cyber threats, with criminals constantly finding new ways to access personal information and accounts. Staying safe online starts with simple, everyday habits. Use these practical cyber safety tips to protect your personal information and keep your family secure: Secure your devices and accounts Set strong, unique passwords for your Wi-Fi, email, …

Social Media Safety

Social Media Safety Social media has exploded in popularity over the past few years. From individuals to big brands, everyone is using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat to stay connected. While these sites are great for sharing information and keeping in touch, they also come with risks to your personal and financial safety. Here’s how you can stay safe and secure across the most popular social networks. X/Twitter safety tips X/Twitter is fast-paced, but that doesn’t mean you should …

Remote Care Monitoring

Remote Care Monitoring Remote Care Monitoring (RCM) is a partnership program between York Regional Police and Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC). This program provides eligible participants with a GPS Locating Pendant that assists officers in locating persons who have gone missing, are lost or wandering. TGHC operates a call centre that contacts and coordinates a response with police to help locate and return participants to a place of safety. How Remote Care Monitoring Works Remote Care Monitoring helps …

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Google Translate Disclaimer Google Translate™ is a third party online language translation service that converts web pages into over 100 languages, but does not capture all languages or dialects. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google Translate™. Some content, including charts, images, and certain file formats such as Portable Document Format (PDF) files, may not be translated correctly or may not be translated at all. York Regional Police uses this translation …

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Chatbot Disclaimer This chatbot is made available by York Regional Police solely to assist with access to publicly available website content and general administrative information. It cannot be used to report crimes, provide intelligence, request police response, communicate urgent public safety information, submit anonymous tips, or seek emergency, crisis, investigative, or legal assistance. This tool is not continuously monitored for urgent matters, and communications sent through it may not be reviewed …

Break and Enter Prevention

Break and Enter Prevention If you think your home has been broken into If you think someone has broken into your home, do not enter. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Take these six steps to protect your home from criminals Break and enters are often crimes of opportunity. The more difficult you make it for thieves to break into your home, the more likely it is that they will move along. Use technology: Install security cameras and put indoor and outdoor lights on timers Cameras and lights may scare off thieves …

CCTV Community Cameras

CCTV Community Cameras How it works York Regional Police closed-circuit television (CCTV) community cameras are installed in public spaces where they can help support investigations and improve public safety. These cameras record video that police can use to help solve a crime following an incident in the area. Cameras are also equipped with technology that automatically identifies license plates, which assists police in locating stolen vehicles or other vehicles that may be connected to criminal activity. …