Strategic Plan for Policing in York Region
York Region is home to a diverse and growing population of more than 1.2 million residents across nine municipalities, creating an evolving public safety landscape. As the region continues to grow and change, there is an ongoing need for a modern, responsive police service that builds public trust, strengthens community relationships, and adapts to the needs and expectations of the people it serves.
With the introduction of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, which came into effect in 2024, Ontario’s policing framework entered a new chapter in accountability and governance. The legislation reinforces the important role of police service boards in setting strategic direction and ensuring policing reflects the needs and expectations of the communities they serve. For York Region, this includes establishing clear priorities and objectives that support effective, accountable, and community-focused policing.
2026-2029 Strategic Plan
The York Regional Police Service Board's 2026 to 2029 Strategic Plan advances public safety through an integrated approach to serving the community and supporting YRP members. The Plan lays out the service’s objectives for the next four years.
The Strategic Plan was developed through input from community members, community safety and well-being plan partners, YRP members, elected officials, York Regional Council, and the York Regional Police Service Board. Together with analysis of emerging trends on regional growth and organizational priorities, this informed the identification of four strategic priorities:
- Advance Crime Prevention and Community Safety Through Strategic Enforcement and Proactive Public Safety Initiatives.
- Enhance Response Delivery Through Partnership and Enforcement.
- Build Visible, Accessible, and Accountable Policing in Service to Community.
- Support Our People and Modernize Service Delivery.
Together, these strategic priorities provide a roadmap for the future of policing in York Region, guiding the Board’s efforts to promote public safety, foster trust and confidence, and ensure policing remains responsive to the needs of our growing and diverse communities. Through collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to community well-being, the plan will help shape a safer future for all residents of York Region.
The Board is committed to transparency and continuous improvement in achieving these priorities. Progress will be reported publicly each year, and the Strategic Plan will be reviewed every four years to ensure its goals remain relevant, reflect emerging challenges, and continue to meet the evolving needs of York Region.