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York Regional Police is proud to serve our community through the
efforts of our 1,188 officers and 375 civilian members. Committed
community
outreach enhanced our law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives
in 2005, ensuring the safety and security of our growing and diverse
region.
The four cornerstones of York Regional Police are contained within
the COPS philosophy – Community Focus, Operational Excellence,
Preferred Place of Employment and Superior Quality Service.
 community
focus
GOAL:
We
and the community are one.
achievements:
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2005
was the Year of the Veteran and York Regional Police honoured
our local heroes with a special ceremony and by flying the Year
of the Veteran flag at our five police district buildings |
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The
Community Safety Village of York Region opened in May, a result
of more than six years of planning by York Regional Police and
our community partners |
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More
than 800 residents participated in our annual International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with community
partners showcasing our region’s diversity through music,
dance and displays |
operational
excellence
GOAL:
Doing
our best to be the best.
achievements:
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Members
of specialty units – Emergency Response, Traffic, Air Support,
Canine, Incident Response and Search and Rescue – are highly-trained
professionals who assist frontline officers and those in specialized
investigative units in situations that are beyond safe operating
limits |
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A
new York Regional Police Marine Unit boat, a 34-foot Hike30
vessel, was christened the Waawaatesi, named after a First Nations
folklore legend |
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Launched
the Mental Health Support Team responsible for offering a coordinated,
mobile response to emotionally-distressed individuals |
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Drug
Recognition Experts identify drivers impaired by drugs and York
Regional Police is fortunate to boast six officers specially
trained in these cutting-edge techniques, an important step
to eradicating all impaired driving |
preferred
place of employment
GOAL:
Our
members make the difference.
achievements:
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Reflecting
the communities we serve through aggressive, targeted recruiting
that resulted in our diversity rate climbing to 13 per cent
from six per cent in 2004 |
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York
Regional Police officers received more than 150,000 hours of
training in 2005, delivered by our Training and Education Bureau,
the Ontario Police College and the Canadian Police College |
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Instituted
the Police Diversity Speakers Series – a venue where members
of diverse communities regularly present topics relating to
their culture and religion to officers |
superior
quality service
GOAL:
Exceed
community expectations.
achievements:
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Introduced
seven Quality Service Standards to ensure superior service and
accountability to members of the public |
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Proactively
introduced a pilot program that involves frontline officers
on patrol recognizing youth who are making a positive difference
in their community |
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York
Regional Police believes in giving back to the community and
as a result supported a variety of community initiatives in
2005, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of York, the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation and our own Toys for Tots program |
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