What's New

• Deputy Chief Alvaro Almeida Announces Retirement
  York Region – The York Regional Police Service Board would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Deputy Chief Alvaro Almeida, who, after 37 years of policing, has announced his retirement effective June 16, 2025.
• Passing of York Regional Police Service Board Member
  On behalf of the Board, it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beloved member of the York Region policing family. Madeleine Bodenstein, a Provincial appointee of the York Regional Police Service Board passed away peacefully on January 29 with her husband Kenny by her side.
• Police Service Board Extends Appointment of Chief Jim MacSween
  The Regional Municipality of York Regional Police Service Board has unanimously approved the extension of Chief Jim MacSween’s appointment by two additional years, effective May 1, 2025 and ending on April 30, 2027. Chief MacSween was appointed to the role of Chief of Police on May 1, 2020. His current term will end April 30, 2025.
• Appointment of New Executive Director
  The York Regional Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of the Board’s new Executive Director, Anitra Basant Sisavang. Anitra has been serving as the Board’s Interim Executive Director since May 2023 and has been vital in helping the Board with the continuity of their important work over the last seven months.
• York Regional Police Response to Violence in the Middle East
  In light of the continued violence in the Middle East and community concern around safety and security within our region, York Regional Police is reassuring citizens that York Regional Police will continue to support our communities through increased outreach, visibility and police patrols across York Region.
• Appointment of New Deputy Chief Kevin McCloskey
  The York Regional Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Chief for York Regional Police. Superintendent Kevin McCloskey has been selected by the Police Services Board to fill the role due to the pending retirement of Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse in June of 2023. Superintendent McCloskey will assume the role on June 1, 2023.
• A Path Forward: Report of the York Regional Police Services Board Anti-Black Racism and Building Community Trust Committee
  Professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah presented the report of the Anti-Black Racism and Building Community Trust Committee (“the Committee”) to the Board in November 2022.
• Deputy Chief Rouse Announces Retirement
  York Region - After 36 years of exemplary police service to York Region residents Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse has announced his retirement. His last day will be June 15, 2023.
• Statement from the York Regional Police Services Board on the Tragic Shooting in the City of Vaughan
  Statement from the York Regional Police Services Board on the Tragic Shooting in the City of Vaughan
• Appointment of New Deputy Chief
  NEWMARKET – The York Regional Police Services Board is very pleased to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Chief for York Regional Police.
• Deputy Chief Bigras Announces Retirement
  After 32 years of dedicated service to York Regional Police and the community, Deputy Chief Brian Bigras has announced his retirement, effective September 2022.
• Board Hires Subject-Matter Expert to Support its Anti-Black Racism and Building Community Trust Committee
  The York Regional Police Services is pleased to announce that Professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah joins its Anti-Racism and Building Community Trust Committee as its subject-matter expert.
• Police Services Board Welcomes New Member - Steve Z. Ranot - July 22, 2021
  The York Regional Police Services Board welcomes its newest member Steve Z. Ranot who was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for a three-year term commencing July 8, 2021.
• Appointment Extension of Deputy Chief of Police Robertson Rouse
  The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board is very pleased to announce that it has extended the appointment of Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse for a further two years.
• Police Services Board Welcomes New Member - Mayor Steve Pellegrini - June 17, 2021
  The York Regional Police Services Board welcomed its newest member, Mayor Steve Pellegrini of the Township of King. Mayor Pellegrini was appointed by York Regional Council on June 1, 2021 for the remainder of the 2019-2022 term of Regional Council.
• Police Services Board Welcomes New Member - Norma McCullough - January 27, 2021
  The York Regional Police Services Board welcomed its newest member, Mrs. Norma McCullough. Mrs. McCullough was appointed by York Regional Council for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2021.
• The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board Ratifies Five-Year Uniform and Civilian Contracts
  The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board is pleased to announce the renewal of the expired Uniform and Civilian Working Agreements with the York Regional Police Association as of Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
• Appointment of New Deputy Chiefs
  The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board is very pleased to announce the appointment of two new Deputy Chiefs of Police for York Regional Police.
• Deputy Chief Crawford Announces Retirement
  After almost 35 years of dedicated service with York Regional Police and to the residents of York Region, Deputy Chief André Crawford has announced his retirement effective November 6, 2020.
• Police Services Board Welcomes New Member - Walter Perchal - April 22, 2020
  The York Regional Police Services Board welcomed its newest member, Mr. Walter J. Perchal. Mr. Perchal was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for a three-year term commencing on March 7, 2020.
• Board Hires New Chief of Police
  York Region – On behalf of the York Regional Police Services Board, Chair Virginia Hackson is pleased to announce that York Regional Police Deputy Chief James MacSween has been selected as the incoming Chief of Police for York Regional Police effective May 1st, 2020.
• Police Services Board Welcomes New Member - Jennifer Fang - June 27, 2019
  The York Regional Police Services Board welcomed its newest member, Ms. Jennifer Fang, at its Board meeting yesterday. Ms. Fang was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for a three-year term commencing on June 6, 2019.
• Police Chief Appointment Extension and Appointments of New Deputy Chiefs
  The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board is pleased to announce that it has extended the appointment of Chief Eric Jolliffe to April 30, 2020.
• Board Congratulates Deputy Chief Carrique - March 11, 2019
  The York Regional Police Services Board, York Regional Police and York Regional Council offer sincerest congratulations to York Regional Police Deputy Chief Thomas Carrique on his appointment as Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).