Board Meeting Highlights - March 20, 2023
Report on Ontario Regulation 58/16: Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances (Street Checks)
The Chief submitted a report to the Board pursuant to Board Policy and Ontario Regulation 58/16: Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances – Prohibition and Duties which prohibits police officers from arbitrarily stopping and requesting identifying information from members of the public. The Chief is required to report annually on compliance with the policy and Regulation. There were no street check submissions made to the Street Check Module in 2022; and therefore, no requirement for analysis to ensure unbiased and non-discriminatory interactions for further disclosure on behalf of the Chief of Police. Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances
Missing Persons Report
The Missing Persons Report provides an overview of reporting requirements under the Missing Persons Act, 2018 and details any urgent demands made under the Act by York Regional Police. The government enacted the Act in July 2019 to provide police with additional resources and options when an individual goes missing, and there is no evidence of criminal activity. York Regional Police investigated 1,259 missing persons reports in 2022 and 15 submission were made to the Inspector of Strategic Services Bureau, outlining the urgent demand for records related to ten missing person investigations. The Police Services Board posts this report publicly, and it can be located under Missing Persons on the Annual Reports page of its website.
Board Supports Yellow Brick House
The Board approved a donation to support Yellow Brick House’s programs and services to directly service the client. The Yellow Brick house is a non-profit charitable organization that provides emergency shelter, counselling and supportive services to over 6,000 women and children escaping domestic violence and abuse.
Next Regular Meeting of the Police Services Board
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube. Further instructions on the broadcast will be posted on the Board website.
Contact: Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, psb@yrp.ca.
The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board is a seven-member civilian Board that oversees and governs the York Regional Police and is comprised of one member as Head of Municipal Council; three members are appointed by resolution of Regional Council and three by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
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