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Asian Heritage Month Recruitment Event

Asian Heritage Month Recruitment Event Celebrate Asian Heritage Month  Kick off your policing career and celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2026 with York Regional Police recruiters and members of the service’s East-Southeast and South Asian Internal Support Networks. This session will give attendees the chance to meet Asian York Regional Police members, offer insight into the recruitment process and provide networking opportunities. What to expect: Panel of YRP officers and members of their family, of …

Enhancing Public Safety

Enhancing Public Safety Featured Initiatives Modern policing includes using technology and new approaches to improve public safety, strengthen accountability and support effective service delivery. From community cameras and body-worn cameras to drone response and investigative technologies, these initiatives help York Regional Police respond to incidents, support investigations and build public trust through responsible and transparent practices. Keeping Communities Safe CCTV Community Cameras Community …

Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Collision in Markham

Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Collision in Markham Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision involving a motorcycle in the City of Markham. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a transport truck in the area of Woodbine Avenue and John Street. The rider of the motorcycle, a 30-year-old male from Markham, was transported to …

York Regional Police Launches New, Improved Website

York Regional Police Launches New, Improved Website York Regional Police is proud to launch a new, improved website. Built with customer service and accessibility top of mind, the new website is compliant with standards legislated by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act .  Serving one of the most diverse regions in Canada, the site features user-activated translation and a live chat assistant, ensuring our community members can access the information they need, in their language.  The …

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 …

Update - Suspect Charged in Connection with 2012 Bank Robberies

Update - Suspect Charged in Connection with 2012 Bank Robberies Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged a suspect in connection with five bank robberies dating back to 2012. On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police responded to a robbery at a bank in the area of Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road. When they arrived, officers learned a male suspect entered the bank armed with a firearm and made threats before fleeing the scene with a quantity of …

Alert Citizen Helps Police Stop Jewelry Distraction Theft in Vaughan

Alert Citizen Helps Police Stop Jewelry Distraction Theft in Vaughan Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged three suspects in connection to an attempted jewelry distraction theft in the City of Vaughan, thanks to the quick actions of an observant citizen.   On Monday, May 18, 2026 at approximately 3 p.m., police responded to the report of a suspicious person in the areas of Bathurst Glen Drive and Schuster Lane. A concerned citizen contacted …

Practice Shuttle Run

Practice Shuttle Run We’re Hiring — Put People First in Policing York Regional Police (YRP) is looking for the next generation of police constables. Keeping our communities safe takes a diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives, all working toward a common goal. YRP is hosting a 20-metre shuttle run (beep test) session. This is an opportunity for prospective applicants to test their fitness and see if they can meet the minimum requirement of  Level 7 , a key …

Employment Mentoring Session

Employment Mentoring Session We're hiring. Join the next generation of police officers and professionals. York Regional Police is searching for the next generation of police officers and policing professionals - and in 2026, we're putting people first. It doesn’t take one type of person to keep a community safe. It takes a team, including people of all backgrounds, walks of life and with all sorts of skillsets and interests. At this session, hosted at the York Regional Police Training and Education Bureau, …

Massage Therapist Charged with Sexual Assault

Massage Therapist Charged with Sexual Assault Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a Registered Massage Therapist in connection to a sexual assault in the City of Vaughan. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the victim attended a massage appointment at a wellness clinic in the area of Rutherford Road and Vellore Woods Boulevard. During the massage, the suspect began to touch the victim for a sexual purpose. On May 11, 2026, the suspect was arrested and …

Employment Mentoring Session

Employment Mentoring Session We're hiring. Join the next generation of police officers and professionals. York Regional Police is searching for the next generation of police officers and policing professionals - and in 2026, we're putting people first. It doesn’t take one type of person to keep a community safe. It takes a team, including people of all backgrounds, walks of life and with all sorts of skillsets and interests. At this session, hosted at the York Regional Police Training and Education Bureau, …

Witnesses Sought Following Shooting in Vaughan

Witnesses Sought Following Shooting in Vaughan Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are seeking witnesses following a shooting at a residence in the City of Vaughan.  On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 3:25 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the area of Queen Filomena Avenue and Giordano Way. When officers arrived, they located a house with damage to the garage door. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the shooting and no …

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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 …

Vaughan Man Charged with Sexual Offences Against Minors

Vaughan Man Charged with Sexual Offences Against Minors A former City of Vaughan employee has been charged with numerous sexual offences against two minors following an investigation by the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau. On April 30, 2026, the victims were at a community centre in the area of Dufferin Street and Clark Avenue when they were approached by an employee. The victims believed they were in trouble for making noise and needed to be spoken to in private. The …

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. …

Impaired Driving

Impaired Driving There are no excuses for impaired driving In 2023, York Regional Police charged a total of 1,350 people with 1,884 impaired-related charges. The number of impaired drivers over the course of the year marks roughly a six per cent drop from the 1,441 reported in 2022. Despite a slight decrease in the number of arrests year-over-year, these numbers mean our officers are charging three impaired drivers each and every day. Reporting impaired driving Every year, roughly 4,000 people call York …

Child Abuse

Child Abuse Common signs of child abuse Watch for injuries that don’t match the explanation a child gives, or that can’t be explained at all. These may include: Bruises, broken bones or fractures Cuts, wounds or severe skin injuries Burn marks or unusual patterns of injury Children experiencing abuse may also withdraw socially or behave differently. There isn’t one single emotional sign, so it’s important to pay attention to changes in behaviour. Where child abuse can happen Child abuse doesn’t only happen …

School Safety

School Safety Staying safe in school zones When it comes to getting to school and driving near school zones, York Regional Police promotes Operation ABC: Always Be Careful . Taking caution saves lives. When drivers, parents and children all stay alert and follow the rules, school zones across York Region become safer for everyone. Safe driving in school zones Slow down and follow posted speed limits Be ready to stop at any time Wait until children are fully on the sidewalk before moving Follow directions …