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

It is truly inspiring for the Missionaries of the Poor brothers and myself having you and your team of
police visit and live with us for a week. It was the first time men and women in police uniform actually
lived and worked with us at our various residences caring for the poor.
Hebrew
event celebrated the swearing in of 81 new Canadians
from 34 countries and enabled officers to personally
welcome new citizens to our growing community.
Members of the bureau attended more than 30 special
events and proudly celebrated the contributions
and milestones of various cultural groups. 2007
commemorations included Black History Month,
Asian Heritage Month, Multicultural Day in Canada,
International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination and York PRIDE Fest 2007, which
was held in partnership with The LGBT (Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) York Region.
PRAYER/MEDITATION ROOMS
In 2007, York Regional Police opened two more
prayer/meditation rooms in #3 District and #1
District Headquarters, giving members working
in each district a space where they can practice
their spiritual traditions. The addition of nondenominational
prayer rooms began in 2006.
PLACES OF WORSHIP TOUR
The Diversity and Cultural Resources Bureau is also
responsible for increasing cultural awareness within
York Regional Police through the Places of Worship
Tour program. Once a year, Senior Command staff
visit places of worship throughout the region where
they engage with religious leaders and discuss ways to
improve communication across cultures and religions.
The bureau also conducts the Places of Worship Tour
for all new recruit classes to increase awareness of the
different cultures within the region and experience the
cultural richness of our various religious centres for
the newest members of York Regional Police.
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