Annual Report-2007- Inside Pages.indd - York Regional Police

INSPECTOR PAUL PEDERSEN
COMMUNITY SERVICES
The 59 officers in our Community Services Bureau
engage our community partners in a variety of
innovative programs and initiatives to create a
seamless bridge between police and the community.
The bureau creates and implements programs
addressing youth, seniors and crime prevention.
Community Services also oversees a comprehensive
response to victims and their families in the
Vulnerable Persons Support Unit.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT UNIT
The Community Support Unit, which includes the
Community Partnership Unit and the Vulnerable
Persons Support Unit, focuses on building community
partnerships, supporting and empowering vulnerable
persons and capitalizing on the spirit of volunteerism
to make a positive impact on the community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS UNIT
Establishing and maintaining partnerships with the
community is an integral part of our vision and values.
More than 200 volunteers who are members of Male
Chorus, Pipes and Drums, Keswick and Stouffville
Community Policing Centers and Rover and Venturer
groups, as well as auxiliary officers, are highly visible at
parades, fairs and other community events. Auxiliary
officers are also trained to assist in emergency
situations such as natural disasters and searches for
missing persons or evidence.
In addition to our community events and volunteers,
the Community Partnership Unit also includes our
Mental Health Support Team. The team allows us
to offer a coordinated response to individuals in
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Making a Difference in our Community