2006 Annual Report - York Regional Police

YORK REGIONAL POLICE 

2006 ANNUAL REPORT 

Deeds Speak 

Making a 

Difference in our 

Community


VISION AND VALUES 

OUR MISSION 

“We will ensure our citizens feel safe and secure 

through excellence in policing” 

OUR VISION 

“To Make a Difference in Our Community” 

OUR VALUES 

Integrity 

“We are honest in all we say and do” 

Community 

“We and the community are one” 

Respect 

“We respect our citizens, our staff and each other” 

Accountability 

“We accept responsibility for our actions” 

Competence 

“We foster a learning environment” 

Leadership 

“We all take the initiative to lead” 

Teamwork 

“We are better together”


TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Message from the Police Services Board ………………… 2 

Message from the Chief of Police ………………………… 4 

Meeting the Needs of Our Community …………………… 6 

Police Districts 

#1 District ……………………………………………… 8 

#2 District ……………………………………………… 10 

#3 District …………………………………………… 12 

#4 District …………………………………………… 14 

#5 District …………………………………………… 16 


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York Regional Police Organizational Structure …………… 18 

Support Services …………………………………………… 20 

Investigative Services ……………………………………… 24 

Community Services Bureau ……………………………… 34 

Diversity and Cultural Resources Bureau ………………… 36 

Administrative Services …………………………………… 38 

2006 Business Plan Goals ……………………………… 44 

2006 Statistical Overview ………………………………… 46 

Recognition and Appreciation …………………………… 50 

Code of Professional Ethics ……………………………… 51 

Our People are Making a Difference …………………… 52 

In Memoriam ……………………………………………… 53 

Making a Difference in our Community

David Barrow, 

Chair of the Regional Municipality 

of York Police Services Board 


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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF 

POLICE SERVICES BOARD 

2006 was a great year for building positive police-community relations. About 700 citizens responded to the Board’s 

invitations to participate in discussions about public safety issues at our monthly meetings. Chief Armand La Barge and 

his team delivered outstanding presentations on emergency preparedness, child pornography and Internet crimes, 

protecting our seniors, traffic safety and drugs and marihuana grow operations. The Board also supported policecommunity 

dialogue through the York Regional Police Crime Prevention Council and its presentations at the Police and 

Community Education Seminars at the Community Safety Village. In May, the Board broke new ground in hosting a 

police-community forum to encourage public input in developing a York Regional Police Guns and Gangs Strategy. 

I’m pleased that we increased police visibility by deploying 67 new officers to frontline, investigative, crime prevention 

and support services and that we reassured citizens by allocating more resources to combat youth crime, child abuse 

and exploitation and to increase foot and bike patrols. 

Our Board showed leadership in extending its monetary rewards to the public as a means of assisting investigators in 

solving hate crimes and a triple homicide; in calling on the Ontario Government to authorize the use of conductive 

energy devices by trained, frontline police officers; on the Federal Government to make the injuring or killing of a 

police animal an offence under the Criminal Code; and by establishing its Award for Civic Leadership that was 

presented to Mr. Leo McArthur and posthumously, to Mr. Kamil Sadiq in 2006. 

I am pleased that the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services found Board and police policies and 

procedures in compliance with the Adequacy and Effectiveness Regulation and that the Board was successful in 

ratifying Collective Agreements with Uniform and Civilian Members and Senior Officers. 

Finally, I’d like to thank my fellow Board Members and pay tribute to Chief La Barge, who was awarded the Order of 

Merit of the Police Forces and all members of York Regional Police for making a difference every day in the quality of 

life for every York Region citizen. 

Dave Barrow, 

Mayor, Town of Richmond Hill 

Chair, Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board

YORK REGIONAL POLICE: DEEDS SPEAK 

Officer (Philip) Mapley (#3 District uniform) did an amazing 

job at the Georgina Mayor’s Youth Forum. His rapport with the 

students was a joy to watch. I’m sure that the students as a large 

group and as individuals got to know a caring man and have 

seen a wonderfully human side of policing. 

ROMANIAN - Ofiterul de politie (Philip) Mapley (uniforma de 

la sectia nr. 3) a facut impresie buna la Forumul Tineretului 

organizat de Primarul orasului Georgina. Felul in care s-a 

comportat cu elevii a impresionat pe toata lumea. Sint convins ca 

elevii atit la nivel de grup cit si individual au avut ocazia sa 

cunoasca un om sensibil si sa vada fata umana a politiei. 

REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK POLICE SERVICES BOARD 

POLICE SERVICES BOARD MEMBERS 

Danny Wheeler 

Vice-Chair 

Bill Fisch 

Regional Chairman 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The Regional Municipality of York 

Police Services Board is committed to 

keeping York Region safe and secure 

for living and commerce by 

encouraging and supporting 

excellence in policing. 


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Joe Persechini 

Provincial Appointee 

Barbara Munro 

Regional Council Appointee 

Under the authority of the Police 

Services Act, the Regional 

Municipality of York Police 

Services Board is the civilian body 

which governs York Regional 

Police. The Board consists of: 

Head of Regional Council (or his 

or her designate), two Members 

appointed by Regional Council, 

one person appointed by Regional 

Council who is neither a Council 

Member nor an employee of the 

municipality, and three persons 

appointed by the Lieutenant 

Governor of Ontario. 

Asad M. Malik 


Daisy Wai 


Deeds Speak

Armand P. La Barge, O.O.M. 

Chief of Police 


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MESSAGE FROM THE 

CHIEF OF POLICE 

I am pleased to present the York Regional Police 2006 Annual Report. The 1,651 members of York Regional Police 

proudly serve a community of more than 950,000 residents, relying on our strong community partnerships, ongoing 

support from our Police Services Board and the dedicated efforts of our staff at every level. Traffic concerns remained a 

top priority in 2006. We launched several innovative programs, including Operation Stay Focused, aimed at distracted 

driving. We unveiled the Memorial Wall to honour those officers who died in the line of duty and launched the userfriendly 

Community Alert Program to notify residents and businesses about safety matters in their areas. These 

partnerships and ongoing community support help us ensure York Region remains one of Canada’s safest communities. 

Armand P. La Barge, O.O.M. 

Chief of York Regional Police 

FRENCH - J’ai le plaisir de vous présenter le rapport annuel de la Police régionale de York pour l’exercice 2006. Les 1 

651 membres de la Police régionale de York sont fiers de servir notre collectivité de plus de 950 000 résidants et 

peuvent compter, dans leur travail, sur de solides partenariats communautaires, le soutien continu de notre 

Commission des services policiers et les efforts généreux de notre personnel à tous les niveaux. En 2006, la circulation 

routière est demeurée un dossier prioritaire. Nous avons lancé plusieurs programmes novateurs, dont « Operation Stay 

Focused » qui vise à réduire la distraction au volant. Nous avons dévoilé un mur érigé à la mémoire de nos policiers qui 

ont perdu la vie dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions. Nous avons également lancé un programme convivial d’alerte 

communautaire pour informer les résidants et les entreprises sur les questions de sécurité présentes dans leur secteur. 

Grâce à ces partenariats et au soutien constant de la communauté, nous pouvons continuer de faire de la région de 

York l’une des collectivités les plus sécuritaires au Canada.


Thank you for honouring us by participating in our 10th annual 

“Salute To Our Flag.” Your presence was greatly appreciated and 

served to remind us of the excellent service your force provides. 

The respect and honour you show to our flag and our country is 

indeed admirable. 

- ARABIC 

ITALIAN - È con piacere che presento la Relazione annuale 2006 della York Regional Police. I 1.651 membri della York 

Regional Police servono con orgoglio una comunità di più di 950.000 residenti, facendo affidamento su solide 

partnership comunitarie, sul sostegno continuo del Police Services Board e sul lavoro scrupoloso del personale ad ogni 

livello. I problemi del traffico rimangono una delle priorità del 2006. Abbiamo varato diversi programmi innovativi, 

inclusa l’Operation Stay Focused, rivolta alla guida distratta. Abbiamo scoperto il Memorial Wall in onore degli agenti 

che sono morti nell’adempimento del dovere e abbiamo lanciato il Programma accessibile Community Alert per 

notificare i residenti e i commercianti dei problemi di sicurezza nelle loro zone. Queste partnership e il continuo 

sostegno della comunità ci aiutano a far sì che la York Region rimanga una della comunità più sicure del Canada. 

CHINESE - 

(York Regional Police) 2006 

(Police Services Board) 

2006 

1,651 

(Operation Stay Focused) 

( Memorial Wall) (Community Alert Program) 


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- HEBREW 

HINDI- 2006 1,651 950,000 

1,651 

2006 (York Regional Police) -URDU 

(Community Alert Program) 

950,000 

(Operation Stay Focused) 

Making a Difference in our Community 

Deeds Speak

Chief Armand P. La Barge, O.O.M. 

Deputy Chief Bruce Herridge 

Operations 

Deputy Chief Eric Jolliffe 

Administration 


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MEETING THE NEEDS OF 

OUR COMMUNITY 

York Regional Police proudly serves our community through 

the efforts of 1,229 officers and 422 civilian members whose 

hard work and dedication in 2006 helped make York Region 

one of the safest communities in Canada. 

2006 Highlights 

Honouring Fallen Members 

In 2006, we honoured members who have given their lives in 

the line of duty. We unveiled the new Memorial Wall in 

Richmond Hill, a permanent place of tribute where officers 

and citizens can forever pay their respects to the eight 

members who made the ultimate sacrifice since the 1800s. 

In a community recognition ceremony the same day, the 

Town of Markham dedicated a street in the name of 

Constable William Grant who was killed on duty in 1984. 

Safe Community 

According to Statistics Canada, York Region has the lowest 

crime rate of all Greater Toronto Area police services. This is 

due in part to a greater emphasis on community-based 

policing, increased police visibility in 2006 and a progressive 

approach to violent crimes and youth issues. 

Community Focus 

In 2006, York Regional Police launched the Community 

Alert Program, where residents and businesses receive 

notification about community safety matters in their areas. 

Be Net Aware, a made-in-York approach to Internet safety 

was also rolled out in 2006. It features an educational DVD, 

in conjunction with parent-child contracts and other 

materials such as brochures and mouse pads, aimed at giving 

educators and parents the tools they need to educate their 

children and keep them safe from Internet predators. In 

addition, more than 100 residents benefited from the new 

community-oriented Police and Community Education 

Seminars (P.A.C.E.S.) where residents learned about the 

many facets of policing and York Regional Police. Their 

insights help to improve policing programs. 

Guns and Gangs Strategy 

York Regional Police, in partnership with the Police Services 

Board, hosted a landmark community event in May, 2006, 

seeking assistance in developing our first Guns and Gangs 

Strategy. More than 1,200 community members including 

youth, parents, educators, faith leaders and community 

leaders partnered with frontline officers, investigators and 

senior officers to develop a comprehensive, multi-pronged 

strategy to combat the increase of guns and gangs in our 

region. The strategy identifies the roles and responsibilities of 

a variety of stakeholders to achieve four main goals: 

Prevention, Intervention, Enforcement and Management. 

The innovative approach resulted in an inclusive, wideranging, 

progressive plan that will serve the community of 

York Region as it moves into the future. 

Traffic Programs 

Traffic continues to be one of our residents’ top concerns and 

York Regional Police continues to address these issues both 

within specific neighbourhoods and across the region as a 

whole. Programs like Operation Stay Focused, which


ARMENIAN - 

I am writing this letter to graciously acknowledge the 

participation of officers from the York Regional Police basketball 

team at the Cops and Youth Basketball. It was an exciting and 

well-enjoyed event. Officers of York Regional Police go beyond the 

call of duty in their work and these officers were no different. 

reminds motorists the driver’s seat is no place to multi-task; 

Operation ABC – Always Be Careful, targeting safety in 

school zones; and Operation Improve, where officers educate 

drivers and enforce traffic laws in high-collision intersections, 

have been successful in reducing the dangers for motorists 

and pedestrians alike. 

Technology Leader 

York Regional Police remains a technology leader with many 

of the innovative and user-friendly programs used being 

developed in-house. Award-winning E-parade, 

E-scheduling and E-learning programs created by talented 

YRP members working together from across the organization 

have resulted in increased efficiency and effectiveness for our 

members and the community. 


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York Regional Police believes strongly in taking a leadership 

role as one of our community’s primary stakeholders. We 

continued to host several important cultural events in 2006, 

including celebrations for Black History Month, Asian 

Heritage Month, the International Day for the Elimination 

of Racial Discrimination, free community skates and the 

Peace Tree initiative. In addition, our members gave 

hundreds of hours of volunteer service to raise 

funds in support of mud slide victims in the 

Philippines, an orphanage in Jamaica, the 

Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters of 

York, Iron Cops for Cancer and our Christmas 

initiatives including Toys for Tots, Jump on the 

Wagon and the Quiet Food Drive. Deeds Speak

#1 District Boundary 


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#1 DISTRICT 

240 PROSPECT STREET, NEWMARKET 

District Command staff, along with 153 officers and 12 

civilian members, provide policing services to more than 

168,000 residents who live in the Towns of Aurora, East 

Gwillimbury and Newmarket as well as the northern area 

of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Township of King. 

This largely rural setting is geographically the largest of 

our five District locations, spanning an area from 

Ravenshoe Road in the north, 15th Sideroad in the 

south, the York/Durham Town Line in the east and the 

Caledon/King Town Line in the west. 

In 2006, #1 District staff continued their proactive 

approach to policing, conducting a needs-assessment report 

relating to projected criminal activity and crime trends in 

the municipalities within their district boundaries. The 

results helped officers plan targeted enforcement and 

develop crime prevention initiatives that work. 

#1 District officers also increased their crime clearance 

rate and credit community partnerships for much of 

their success. 

In 2006, partnerships with the Town of Newmarket, the 

Salvation Army and the Cedarview Community Church 

resulted in the creation of the Newmarket Youth 

Coalition. Youth between the ages of seven and 15 are 

involved in weekly drop-in recreational programs. 

Our Neighbourhood Watch program, recently reinstated 

Left: Superintendent Brad Law 

Right: Inspector Mark Tatz 

in the Town of Aurora, has helped frontline officers 

address incidents of vehicle thefts and damage in 

residential areas. 

Our work in the community is a priority. In partnership 

with Community Services, #1 District officers 

participated in the eight-week Saddle Up program. 

Officers and at-risk teens pair up two hours each week at 

a local riding stable where they learn to ride and care for 

horses. The annual Bike Rodeo saw more than 150 

young cyclists learn important safety rules and more than 

120 bicycle registrations were added to local police files 

to safeguard against theft. 

Community events such as Police in the Park continue to 

be important for #1 District staff. Partnering with the 

Town of Newmarket, officers set up displays that help 

educate the public on the up-to-date equipment and 

technology used by their local police. 

2006 District Initiatives 

Drug and Fraud Operation - Information from our 

citizens helped officers from the #1 and #2 District 

Property Crime and Central Fraud Units shut down an 

operation in the Town of Aurora involving the 

distribution of illegal drugs and the manufacturing of 

fraudulent documents. Officers arrested two individuals 

and laid numerous drug and fraud-related charges. More 

than eight pounds of marihuana, two ounces of cocaine


My father-in-law was involved in a motor vehicle accident and 

Constable (Daniel) St. Amand (#1 District uniform) attended. 

He went out of his way to ensure that we understood what was 

happening and what needed to be done. His kind calming 

manner and thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed. 

RUSSIAN - 

and 1,000 ecstasy pills were seized, as well as computers 

and photocopiers used to produce fraudulent credit 

cards, drivers’ licenses and Social Insurance and Age of 

Majority cards. 

Purse Thefts – A two-day blitz, conducted by frontline, 

Community Oriented Response and Criminal 

Investigation Bureau officers, targeted enforcement in 

local school and recreation facility parking lots where an 

increase in thefts from vehicles and damage was an 

ongoing issue. The initiative resulted in the arrest of one 

individual, who faces more than 80 charges relating to 

theft from vehicles, mischief and possession of stolen 

property. 


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WARP – The term means Warrant Print and this was an 

initiative spearheaded by District Crime Analysts who 

tracked the number of persons wanted on arrest warrants 

residing within district boundaries. Using this 

information, frontline staff working alongside Criminal 

Investigation Bureau officers, attended 61 homes, 

arresting 29 individuals and laying numerous criminal 

charges. 


Deeds Speak



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#2 DISTRICT 

171 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE WEST, RICHMOND HILL 

#2 District Headquarters, staffed by 175 police 

officers and 11 civilian members, continued to 

provide effective and efficient policing services to 

more than 250,000 residents living in the Town of 

Richmond Hill and the Thornhill area of the Town of 

Markham. 

One of the highlights of 2006 was the May unveiling 

of the York Regional Police Memorial Wall. The 

Memorial Wall honours the eight fallen officers who 

died protecting our communities since the early 

1800s and serves as a permanent place of tribute 

where officers and citizens can forever pay their 

respects. The York Regional Police Memorial Wall is a 

reminder of the dedication of all police officers who 

put their lives on the line everyday. 

We continue to value our community partnerships, 

such as the successful working relationship our 

officers share with the Town of Richmond Hill Bylaw 

Department. 2006 initiatives included increased 

patrols in 10 parks identified as high-risk for 

vandalism; training additional bylaw officers on bike 

patrol; and providing patrols and demonstrations at a 

number of community events including Ride for 

Heart and Stroke, Crosby Family Fun Day and 

Heritage Day. 

#2 District staff also supported Richmond Hill High 

Left: Superintendent Randy Horne 

Right: Inspector Kirk Marshall 

School students in their first-ever charity car wash 

held at the District, which raised funds in support of 

children with AIDS living in an orphanage in Kenya. 


All In Order – Officers increased their presence in the 

Clark Avenue West, Hilda Avenue and Coons Road 

area of the Town of Richmond Hill for a 19-day 

initiative to determine if “all was in order” in response 

to an increase in residential break and enters. More 

than 700 individuals were investigated and high police 

visibility resulted in a significant decrease in the 

number of break and enter occurrences. 

The Way of Weldrick – In response to community 

concerns, officers launched a three-week blitz on 

Weldrick Road East in the Town of Richmond Hill to 

reduce the incidents of speeding within the residential 

neighbourhood and promote the use of arterial roads. 

More than 71 drivers were investigated, resulting in 61 

tickets and 10 warnings being issued. 

Break Through – Officers targeted the south end of #2 

District after Crime Analysts identified an increase in 

commercial break and enters. The 30-day operation 

resulted in the arrest of two male adults responsible for 

more than 60 commercial break and enters. Criminal 

Code charges included Break and Enter and Possession 

of Stolen Property.


Words cannot express our thanks to the professional team of 

police officers who responded to our 9-1-1 call. The efficiency 

and professionalism of your team must be commended. Would 

you kindly express our thanks specifically to Detective 

Constable Andrew Quibell, Detective Heather McVicar (#2 

District uniform) and Shirley Smith (#2 District 

Property/Evidence Management). 

Shirley 

Heather McVicar 

- FARSI 

Andrew Quibell 

Smith 

Baby Formula Thieves – A three-month investigation 

by #2 District Property Crime Unit officers began 

after 12 reports were received involving the theft of 

large quantities of baby formula from big-box and 

grocery stores throughout York Region. Property 

Crime Unit officers targeted the ring and developed 

leads resulting in five arrests and 74 Criminal Code 

charges in September, 2006. As a result of the arrests, 

a search warrant was executed at a City of Toronto 

residence. An estimated $83,000 in stolen property 

was seized, including more than 2,000 canisters of 

powdered baby formula and a large quantity of 

packaged baby diapers. 


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Break and Enters – #2 District Criminal Investigation 

Bureau officers conducted a nine-day initiative in 

response to a rash of residential break and enters 

occurring in the German Mills area of Markham. 

Increased enforcement and information from a local 

resident helped officers identify two individuals who 

were arrested and charged with 18 counts of Break and 

Enter and one count of Possession of Property 

Obtained by Crime. 


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#3 DISTRICT 

3527 BASELINE ROAD, SUTTON 

Supporting a community of more than 45,000 residents, 

the 88 sworn members and five civilian staff at #3 

District Headquarters provide community-based policing 

to the rural community in the Town of Georgina, 

located in the northern-most area of York Region. 

The opening of the Keswick Community Policing 

Centre in June was a 2006 highlight and the wellinformed 

volunteers are providing citizens with easy 

access to important crime prevention and safety 

information needed to ensure quality of life in our 

community. 

The Centre, located at Crates Marina in Keswick, is 

also home to the York Regional Police Marine Unit. 

The Marine Unit’s seven members are responsible for 

patrolling our local waterways and in 2006 responded 

to 369 calls for service by local residents and seasonal 

visitors. #3 District officers patrol this rural area 

during the winter months, some on snowmobiles, as 

they educate riders about safe snowmobiling and 

check seasonal residences in our Cottage Watch 

program. 

Unique to the area is the First Nations Band the 

Chippewas of Georgina Island. Our partnership has 

spanned more than 17 years and is celebrated 

annually at a barbeque picnic on the Island. 

Recruiting is a component of the day’s activities and 

Left: Superintendent Wes Bonner 

Right: Inspector Terry Creighton 

has resulted in York Regional Police recruiting nine 

members from Aboriginal communities. Sergeant 

Tamara Duguay was one such recruit. A First 

Nations Band member and a 16-year veteran of York 

Regional Police, Sergeant Duguay accepted a one-year 

secondment to lead the Georgina Island Police in 

2006. Her Native heritage has allowed her to bring a 

unique perspective to policing the culturally-rich 

Island community. 

Our motto Deeds Speak was taken to heart by #3 

District staff in 2006, who regularly challenged youth 

in recreational activities at the Jericho Youth Centres 

in Sutton and Pefferlaw; mentored local high school 

students during weekly golf sessions as part of our 

Golf After School with Police program; and 

celebrated with the community as a whole during 

events like the Sutton Fair, the Georgina Snowfest 

and Remembrance Day ceremonies. 


Drug Dealing – Targeted drug dealing in residential 

areas and local plazas in the Keswick area of the Town 

of Georgina. Officers from the #3 Property Crime 

Unit and Community Oriented Response Unit 

conducted surveillance in the affected areas over a 

three-day period in April. As a result, three 

individuals were arrested and charged with Possession


Thanks for having Constable Rachel Balaisis and Constable 

Bill Anderson (#3 District School Liaison) come by yesterday. 

They were a great help to my class, which is working on 

newscasts on gun violence. I heard student comments like: 

“They were great, very helpful, that was awesome.” 

Miigwech gi-bizhaawaad (Bjiinaa go) Dkonwewnini Kwe, 

Rachel Balaisis pige Dkonwewnini, Bill Anderson 

Eknoohmaage jig wide nakaa #nsing Zhinkaade Gi-Chi 

wiidookazewaag megwaa dizhindeamaag anakmigak kina 

gomzi, Baashkziganon aabjitoowad amji-bmaadezigjig 

Ekinoomawindjig Kidawaag, “aaninaa opchi!!” 

for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of 

Marihuana. 

Fullmag.net – A multi-unit investigation into an 

Internet website used by Georgina and area youth to 

communicate upcoming parties and events, revealed 

the site posted pictures of teens with guns and using 

drugs. #3 District investigators, along with staff from 

#1 District and our Intelligence Bureau, successfully 

shut down the website, arresting one male adult on 

two charges of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm. 

One weapon was recovered. 


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Graffiti and Tagging – Responding to community 

complaints, #3 District Community Oriented 

Response officers conducted a 14-day enforcement 

drive in the month of July. Patrolling Town of 

Georgina neighbourhoods and plazas, officers in 

street clothes and undercover vehicles located three 

young offenders who were responsible for the graffiti 

and tagging of various buildings and vehicles. All 

three youths were issued a formal caution, ordered to 

make restitution and repair the damage they caused 

to property. 


Deeds Speak



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#4 DISTRICT 

2700 RUTHERFORD ROAD, VAUGHAN 

The 202 sworn officers and 11 civilian members working 

out of the busy #4 District Headquarters continued to 

serve the more than 230,000 residents living in the City 

of Vaughan, as well as the southern end of the Township 

of King, in 2006. 

District initiatives in 2006, resulting from input from our 

community partners, included concentrated enforcement 

of the Liquor Licence Act at licenced establishments in 

the area; targeted patrols of plazas and parks during 

March Break that resulted in numerous weapons and 

drug charges; and increased police visibility to deter crime 

at local night clubs. 

Excellent policing by #4 District Criminal Investigation 

Bureau officers removed three robbery suspects from our 

streets in November. Officers observed a male acting 

suspiciously at a convenience store in the City of Vaughan 

and watched as he joined an armed accomplice already 

inside. Quick action by officers foiled the robbery 

attempt and resulted in the immediate arrest of two 

suspects; a third was located following further 

investigation. The three males were found to be 

responsible for additional York Region and City of 

Toronto robberies and were charged with 10 counts of 

Robbery, as well as more than 40 additional Criminal 

Code offences. An 8mm handgun was also seized. 

Enhanced partnerships with our community continued to 

be the focus in 2006, including a new one with the City 

Left: Superintendent Tony Cusimano 

Right: Inspector Les Young 

of Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. District Crime 

Prevention officers are now writing a crime prevention 

column in the Chamber of Commerce member 

newsletter, highlighting programs such as Crime 

Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), 

which offers safety tips to business operators. 

The hard work of our dedicated officers did not go 

unnoticed in 2006. Constable Terri-Lynn Hazell was 

recognized by the federal Justice Department for her work 

as the #4 District School Liaison Officer. Constable 

Hazell developed and implemented the York Regional 

Police Strategic Approach to Youth Services, which targets 

and supports youth who come into conflict with the law. 

Our officers always enjoy taking part in the many 

community events and celebrations throughout the year 

including the Maple, Pine Valley and Woodbridge 

Festivals, Schomberg Public Library Quest for Heroes 

summer program, the Thornhill African Caribbean 

Canadian Association Children’s Christmas Party and the 

annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony. A 2006 highlight 

was the World Cup soccer win by Italy, which prompted 

celebrations in the streets. 


GAME – the Gang Associate and Member Enforcement 

initiative involved frontline and Community Oriented 

Response officers who focused their attention on


This letter is written to acknowledge the exceptional work your 

police service, specifically Constables Pat Mahon and Jaime 

Guzman from #4 District Criminal Investigation Bureau, 

provided in solving the armed robbery of the Mac’s 

Convenience Store. Their dedication, professionalism and 

bravery demonstrate their commitment to policing and the 

community. 

PUNJABI - 

identified gang members and gang associates to ensure 

strict enforcement of both court-ordered release 

conditions and judicially-imposed conditions. As a result, 

43 identified gang members and associates were arrested, 

40 Criminal Code charges were laid and 29 Provincial 

Offence Notices were issued. 

I.C.E. – Following a two-day Parcel Interdiction training 

course, #4 District Criminal Investigation Bureau and 

Community Oriented Response Unit officers working with 

Canine Unit and Drugs and Vice Unit members targeted 

the transporting of controlled substances through a courier 

service. Enforcement conducted on highways and in area 

hotels helped officers locate packages containing illegal 

drugs. The month-long initiative resulted in more than 

5,000 vehicle checks through the Canadian Police 

Information Centre (CPIC) as well as the seizure of 

cocaine, marihuana, ecstasy, hashish, prescription Oxycotin 

and the recovery of a stolen vehicle. Sixty-eight people 

were arrested and charged with 24 Criminal Code charges, 

22 Liquor Licence Act charges and 85 Highway Traffic Act 

offences. 


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ROUND UP – A frontline-driven initiative involving 

Community Oriented Response and 

Criminal Investigation Bureau staff which 

tracked and apprehended individuals on 

outstanding warrants. During the 30-day 

blitz, 22 criminal arrests were made and 13 

Civil Warrants were executed. 

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#5 DISTRICT 

8700 MCCOWAN ROAD, MARKHAM 

More than 240,000 citizens living within the Town of 

Markham and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 

are served by 190 police officers and 10 civilian 

members assigned to #5 District Headquarters. They 

continue to make a difference in their community by 

building bridges between York Regional Police and 

our growing and diverse population. 

In partnership with our Community Services Bureau, 

several crime prevention initiatives were established in 

2006, including anti-shoplifting programs at retail 

locations, Crime Prevention Through Environmental 

Design (CPTED) presentations and the creation of 

new Neighbourhood Watch Programs. 

Dedicated work by our staff brought about a new 

community partnership with the Town of Whitchurch- 

Stouffville Mayor’s Youth Committee in 2006. The 

committee, which included a municipal representative, 

the #5 District School Liaison Officer and students 

from the Stouffville District High School, promoted 

leadership by planning responsible and fun recreational 

activities for local youth. The Police vs. Youth drop-in 

basketball program, the Idol talent competition and 

Positive Rewards Cards for young people found doing 

good deeds in the community are a few of the 

activities currently in place. 

Established relationships with more than 20 local 

Left: Superintendent Wayne Kalinski 

Right: Inspector Robertson Rouse 

business and community groups have kept our 

officers well-informed about resident concerns. 

Hot-button issues are discussed during weekly 

crime management team meetings, where options 

like targeted enforcement, education and increased 

awareness for both officers and public alike are 

planned. Also in 2006, the Town of Markham 

dedicated a street in the name of Constable William 

Grant who was killed in the line of duty in 1984. 

It is not all work for our staff – community 

celebrations such as Black History Month, The 

International Day for the Elimination of Racial 

Discrimination, Asian Heritage Month and 

Multicultural Day are important to our #5 District 

officers, more than half of whom come from our 

diverse communities. 


Operation Ransack – #5 District experienced a specific 

pattern of residential break and enters that included 

cutting telephone wires in order to disable house alarms. 

A project, commenced in April 2006, resulted in the 

arrest of two men who were charged with 30 counts of 

Break and Enter. Through the execution of a search 

warrant, a large quantity of jewellery and Canadian 

currency was seized. The positive identification of the 

suspects was the result of good work by our Forensic


Constable Malcolm MacDonald (#5 District uniform), you 

guys were just great. From how the 9-1-1 call was handled, to 

the responsiveness, and to how you dealt with us. It was 

reflective of very good service. Please pass my gratitude on to 

your Sergeant and the others involved in the incident. 

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Identification Bureau which collected DNA samples 

from the scenes of the incidents. 

Cargo Recovery – #5 District Property Crime Unit 

officers, in partnership with the Intelligence Bureau and 

Auto and Cargo Recovery Unit, teamed up to investigate 

a lead received more than a year after the $600,000 theft 

of stolen blood pressure monitors and digital 

thermometers from a commercial premise in the Town of 

Markham. Officers discovered some of the property for 

sale on the Internet and at local flea markets. Search 

warrants were executed across the Greater Toronto Area 

and officers recovered approximately $100,000 worth of 

stolen property. Three male suspects were arrested and 

charged with Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000. 


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Operation Grab Bag – This initiative brought together 

#5 District and Hold-Up Unit members to locate the 

person responsible for a spree of purse-snatching and 

swarming robberies in the south end of York Region. 

After several months, a suspect was identified and 

charged with 11 counts of Robbery in addition to 

charges relating to Theft and Possession of Stolen 

Property. 


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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 


Approved by the Regional Municipality of York Police Services 

Board, January 21, 2004 

Corporate Communications 

Public Affairs 

POLICE SERVICES BOARD 

CHIEF OF POLICE 

Executive Officer 

Audit 

Professional Standards 

Planning and Research 

Chaplains 

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Duty Inspectors 

DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATIONS 

SUPPORT 

SERVICES 

INVESTIGATIVE 

SERVICES 

INFORMATION 

SERVICES 

#1 District 

Patrol 

Criminal Investigations 

Community Orientated Response 

#2 District 

Patrol 



#3 District 

Patrol 



Marine Unit 

- Underwater Recovery 

#4 District 

Patrol 



#5 District 

Patrol 



Emergency Support 

Emergency Response 

Explosive Disposal 

Critical Incident Management 

Traffic 

Enforcement 

Collision Reconstruction 

Collision Reporting Centre 

Operational Support 

Air Support 

Canine 

Incident Response 

- Emergency Preparedness 

- Industrial Relations 

- Public Order 

- Search and Rescue 

- Auxiliary 

Firearms 

Major Case 

Child Abuse 

- Domestic Violence 

Sexual Assault 

- High Risk Offender 

Hold Up 

VICLAS 

Special Operations 

Special Services 

Drugs and Vice 

Auto/Cargo Recovery 

Intelligence 

Homicide 

Cold Case 

Investigative Support 

Fraud 

Forensic Identification 

Special Investigative Support 

Technological Crime 

Polygraph 

Forensic Archaeological 

Recovery 

Video Support 

Crime Stoppers 

Information Technology 

Application Support 

Network Support 

Customer Service 

Information Management 

Customer Service 

Document/Quality Control 

Direct Voice Entry 

Communications 

Alarms 

Alternate Response 

Technical Response 

Tapes 

Technology Training Centre


Constable Michael McKeraghan (Collision Reconstruction 

Unit) has proven himself to be an effective presenter and very 

articulate speaker. He gave his time to bring the machines 

and devices required to properly test for suspected impaired 

driving (to Georgian College). His demeanor and professional 

conduct was noticed by the students. 

FRENCH - Le constable Michael McKeraghan (Unité de 

reconstitution des collisions) est un excellent présentateur et un 

conférencier très éloquent. Il a pris le temps d’apporter (au Collège 

Georgian) les machines et les outils qu’il faut pour tester 

convenablement les cas soupçonnés de conduite en état d’ivresse. 

Les étudiants ont remarqué son professionalisme. 

Executive Director 

Legal Services 

Directives Management 

FOI 

Diversity and Cultural Resources 

Hate Crime 


Projects Management 

DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATION 

Occupational Health and Safety 

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FINANCIAL 

SERVICES 

STAFF 

SERVICES 

COMMUNITY 

SERVICES 

COURT 

SERVICES 

Accounting 

Budget 

Fleet 

Paid Duty Administration 

Facilities Management 

Purchasing 

- Stores 

Human Resources 

Compensation and Benefits 

Employee/Labour Relations 

Civilian Recruiting 

Professional Development 

Police Recruiting 

Training and Education 

Staff Development 

School Education Programs 

Crime Prevention 

Safety Village 

Volunteers 

Victims‘ Assistance 

Case Management 

Court Security and 

Prisoner Transportation 

Victim Notification 

Document Service 

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Left: Superintendent Gord Smyth 

Right: Inspector Craig Rogers 


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SUPPORT SERVICES 

Operational Support refers to the Bureaus and Units 

which provide frontline officers with air and canine 

support and specialized traffic operations and 

reconstruction. Members of Support Services also 

operate our firearms registration program and manage 

self-reporting opportunities at the Community Resource 

Centre in the Town of Richmond Hill. 

Air Support 

The Air Support Unit, consisting of three full-time 

Tactical Flight Observers who are police officers and two 

civilian pilots, enhances public and officer safety by 

providing direct aerial support in Air2, the YRP 

helicopter, to frontline officers and investigative units. 

Air2 responded to 1,618 calls for service in 2006 which 

represents 998 flying hours. The average response time 

is 1.7 minutes down from 2.4 minutes in 2005. Air2 

support included thermal imaging searches for missing 

people and indoor marihuana grow operations and the 

illumination and coordination of traffic pursuits and 

high-risk incidents. Air2 support resulted in a direct or 

indirect impact on 122 arrests. 

Emergency Response Unit and the 

Explosive Disposal Unit 

The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and the Explosive 

Disposal Unit provide support during situations that are 

beyond the safe operating limits of frontline police 

officers. Members conduct community patrol and 

tactical support during these high-risk situations. The 

three, six-member teams were equipped with X26 tasers 

in 2006. This less-than-lethal use of force option was 

effectively deployed during 10 incidents, six involving 

the arrest of non-compliant suspects. ERU members 

responded to 878 calls for service, 72 of which were 

bomb threats. 

Six ERU members are trained as Police Explosive 

Technicians. 2006 incidents included the safe seizure of 

a suspected bomb at a Thornhill bank and the x-ray of 

imported vehicle parts which were found to contain four 

kilograms of heroin. 

Shared resource agreements with GTA police services 

prompted seven out-of-region deployments for ERU 

tactical teams. Incidents included tactical support to our 

Public Order Unit deployed in Caledonia in response to 

the native land claims dispute and the execution of 

numerous high-risk search warrants targeting the Hells 

Angels, an outlaw motorcycle gang, as part of a Joint 

Forces Project. 

Canine Unit 

The Canine Unit’s eight handlers and their Police Service 

Dogs (PSDs) provide support to frontline officers in 

areas of tracking, building and area searches, evidence 

searches and criminal apprehension. Their efforts in 

2006 resulted in the location of 99 individuals, including 

nine missing or emotionally disturbed persons and 90


UKRANIAN - 

Thank you very much for your presentation by the Canine 

Unit. Police Constables (Michael) McGuigan, (William) 

Charnock and (James) Ward (Air Support Unit) and their 

dogs Stryker and Lappy were very informative. Thank you for 

keeping our community safe. 

suspects who now face criminal charges. Calls for service 

increased from 1,664 in 2005 to 1,820 in 2006. Annual 

training exercises included Explosive Detector and Basic 

Narcotic Detector courses. 

Canine Unit members continue to be a hit with residents 

and children and provided 46 community awareness 

displays at local events such as the Georgina Winter 

Festival, Milliken Mills Festival, Police in the Park and 

Emergency Preparedness Week. 


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Incident Response Unit 

The Incident Response Unit is responsible for 

Emergency Management Planning and manages the 

operations of the Public Order, Industrial Relations, 

Search and Rescue and the Emergency Supply Units, as 

well as overseeing our Auxiliary members. The threemember 

unit developed training standards in 2006, 

ensuring consistent, high-level response. 

In 2006, members of the Incident Response Unit also 

developed Project Lifesaver, a program launched in 

partnership with the Alzheimer’s and Autism Societies of 

York Region. Participants wear a bracelet equipped with 

a radio transmitter. Caregivers notify York 

Regional Police if they wander and officers 

trained with Project Lifesaver directional 

receivers can then locate the missing person. 


Ongoing training during five emergency 

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exercises held in 2006 ensures our officers are ready to 

respond to emergency situations. Unified response by 

emergency services personnel – police, fire and 

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – were put to the 

test in Summer Blast, a mock train derailment held in 

Vaughan and Operation Flu-Ready Region, which 

pulled together 170 participants in a mock influenza 

pandemic response scenario. 

The Traffic Bureau 

The 38 members of the Traffic Enforcement Bureau 

work in one of two units - Enforcement or Collision 

Reconstruction. In 2006 they remained focused on 

identifying traffic trends and changing driver behaviour 

through education, as well as their enforcement duties 

and collision investigation. 

Traffic Enforcement Unit 

Traffic Enforcement officers focus on road safety through 

proactive initiatives targeting drivers, cyclists, pedestrians 

and school-aged children through various educational 

programs. Targeted enforcement and educational tools 

such as pamphlets, posters and DVD messages created in 

2006 have helped promote important safety initiatives 

like Operation ABC (Always Be Careful) targeting school 

zone safety; Operation Stay Focused, aimed at distracted 

drivers; as well as Operation Improve, which focused on 

high-collision intersections throughout York Region. An 

increase in our year-round R.I.D.E. deployments from 

160 in 2005 to 164 in 2006 and the increase in vehicle 

stops from 72,786 in 2005 to 111,457 in 2006 helped 

remind motorists that reducing impaired driving is a 

priority for York Regional Police. Assistance in the fight 

against drunk drivers also came from our citizens, who 

made 1,245 calls to 911 operators reporting possible 

impaired drivers. These calls resulted in 117 impaired 

driving arrests in 2006. 

Drug Recognition Experts 

York Regional Police is a national leader in impaired-bydrug 

detection and apprehension with more Drug 

Recognition Experts (DREs) trained than any other 

municipal or provincial police service in Canada. Currently 

11 Traffic Bureau and District officers are fully trained, in 

addition to one officer who is seconded to the Royal 

Canadian Mounted Police as the Provincial Coordinator for 

the Ontario Drug Evaluation Classification Program. This 

officer is considered one of the leading experts in the DRE 

field and has lectured across Canada and the USA. In 

2006, 36 drivers were evaluated and arrested for impaired 

by drugs as compared to eight in 2005. 

Commercial Vehicle Inspection 

Officers also continued to focus on commercial motor 

vehicle inspections, ensuring trucks and trailers operating 

on our roadways are safe. Of a total of 2,451 commercial 

vehicles inspected, 757 were pulled from service and 928 

charges were laid.


I am writing to thank those involved in checking the speeds of 

drivers on Bayview Avenue between St. John Side Road and 

Silken Laumann Road. When I see officers pulling over speeders, 

I am very thankful for their work. Thank you for what you do. 

CROATIAN - 

Collision Reconstruction Unit 

Nine Collision Reconstruction Unit officers investigate 

serious and fatal collisions in York Region. They receive 

extensive training in forensic mapping, blood spatter and 

crime scene animation, giving them advanced 

reconstruction expertise. In 2006, 33 people were killed 

in 30 collisions, compared to 38 deaths in 35 collisions 

in 2005. In addition to 10 pedestrian deaths, eight of 

the 30 collisions were attributed to speed, 12 to alcohol 

and three to misuse or non-use of seatbelts. 


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Community Resource Centre 

The centrally-located Community Resource Centre 

(CRC) in Richmond Hill provides a convenient, 

customer service-oriented atmosphere for citizens 

wanting to report minor theft and damage occurrences as 

well as over-the-counter services for criminal record 

checks, vulnerable sector and volunteer screening and 

pardon applications. 

In 2006, more than 45,000 customers accessed CRC 

services, including 32,000 who attended the centre for 

over-the-counter services. CRC staff received 1,608 online 

reports and 3,578 over-the-telephone 

reports, while 8,270 motor vehicle collisions 

were reported. 


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INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 

Serious and violent crimes are investigated by the 222 

sworn officers and 31 civilians working in the 

specialized units under the large umbrella of 

Investigative Services. These highly-trained 

investigators take on the complex cases which fall 

outside the mandate of the District-based Criminal 

Investigation Bureaus and are specifically trained in 

major case management techniques. Investigative, 

technical and surveillance support comes from the 

experienced members working in the Special Support, 

Forensic Identification, Archaeological Forensic 

Recovery Team and the Video Support Units as well as 

the expertise of our civilian Crime Analysts. 

Investigative Services Bureaus and Units fall under four 

broad categories, which include Homicide, Major 

Cases, Special Operations, and Investigative Support. 

Major Case Management 

The Major Case Management Unit provides members of 

York Regional Police operational and administrative 

support for major cases, whether they are investigated 

under an Investigative Services unit or at the District 

level. In serious, complex cases where the sheer volume 

of investigative information and documentation is 

challenging, the six members of the Major Case 

Management Unit offer invaluable organizational 

support. In 2006, members designed and implemented a 

system which not only tracks all ongoing major 

investigations, but also all new investigative data being 

submitted by detectives. 

Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau 

The 20-member Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau 

investigates sudden and unexpected deaths where foul 

play is suspected; assaults where death is imminent; 

missing, abducted or kidnapped persons where foul play 

is indicated; and unidentified bodies where the manner 

of death is unknown or suspected to be homicide. 

There were nine incidents of homicide involving 12 

victims in 2006, compared to 10 incidents of homicide 

in 2005. Two of the incidents tragically involved the 

deaths of children. Of the nine 2006 occurrences, seven 

have been solved. 

In 2006, Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau 

detectives made arrests in incidents dating back to 2004 

and 2005. Investigators also assisted Interpol, an 

international policing agency, with aspects of the 

investigation into the deaths of two York Region 

residents near Cancun, Mexico in February, 2005. 

These highly-trained and experienced investigators 

continue to actively investigate all unresolved homicide 

cases, including those in our Cold Case files. 

Major Cases 

Left to right: 

Superintendent Eugene Kerrigan 

Inspector Mike Fleming 

Inspector Bill Faulkner 

Inspector Tom Carrique 

The Major Cases area of Investigative Services includes 

the Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence 

Units as well as the Hold-Up and the High Risk 

Offender Units. 

The Sexual Assault Bureau 

The seven-member Sexual Assault Bureau conducts or


The 57th Pickering Maple Glen Girl Guides would like to thank 

Staff Sergeant Chris Bullen (Traffic Enforcement Bureau) for 

taking time out of his busy schedule to come to our unit meeting 

to talk about safety. His talk was informative and fun. I’d like 

to thank him for his professionalism and sincerity. 

FINNISH - 57th Pickering Maple Glen Girl Guides kiittää 

liikenteenvalvontaviraston (Traffic Enforcement Bureau) 

poliisikersanttia Chris Bullenia siitä, että kiireistään huolimatta 

hän ehti tulla ryhmämme kokoukseen puhumaan 

turvallisuudesta. Hänen esityksensä sisälsi paljon tietoa ja oli 

hauska. Kiitän häntä ammattimaisesta ja vilpittömästä 

esityksestä. 

supports investigations of sexual assault, sexual 

interference, sexual exploitation and invitations to sexual 

touching and attempts, where the offender is unknown 

to the victim or the offender is known to the victim and 

has a criminal history suggesting repetitive behaviour. 

The expertise of these investigators is called upon to 

assist in investigations at the District level and they 

review all sexual assault cases occurring in York Region. 

Members are also responsible for investigating the actions 

and activities of suspected pedophiles, as well as 

providing training and education to officers, support 

agencies and community members. 


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The Child Abuse Unit 

The nine members of the Child Abuse Unit investigate 

allegations of physical assault, sexual assault, sexual 

interference, sexual exploitation and invitations to sexual 

touching and attempts where the victim is under the age 

of 16 and the suspect is in a position of trust or authority 

or the incident is intra-familial in nature. Other units use 

the expertise of these investigators as a valuable resource 

when they are required to interview children. In October, 

2006, the Child Abuse Unit partnered with the Children’s 

Aid Society of York Region to promote 

Child Abuse Awareness Month with a 

poster and bracelet campaign. Members 

also assisted in launching the Internet 

Safety Program at the Community Safety 

Village. 

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Inspector Bill Faulkner 

Forensic Archaeological Recovery Unit 

Forensic Identification Bureau 

Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau 

Polygraph Unit 

ViClass Unit 

Video Services Unit 


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The Child Pornography Unit operates as part of the Child 

Abuse Unit. The three members in this unit investigate 

incidents involving Child Pornography and Internet 

Luring and work closely with provincial, national and 

international partners. Members also provide important 

training and awareness seminars to school boards, the 

Children’s Aid Society and members of York Regional 

Police working at the District level. 

Domestic Violence Unit 

The Domestic Violence Unit is responsible for monitoring 

and evaluating the response to, investigation of, and followup 

to domestic violence occurrences. The Domestic 

Violence Coordinator liaises with the Crown Attorney’s 

Office, Probation and Parole Services, the Victim Witness 

Assistance Program, Victim Services of York Region, the 

local Children’s Aid Society and other local services 

responsible for responding to issues related to domestic 

violence. 

Members of this unit ensure that officers and 

Communications staff receive the appropriate governmentaccredited 

training, and in 2006, more than 70 officers 

earned their Domestic Violence Investigators status. 

Working in partnership with local service providers 

continued in 2006, with members sitting on a variety of 

regional and provincial committees addressing domestic 

violence issues. 

The High-Risk Offender Unit 

The five-member High Risk Offender (HRO) Unit 

monitors and enforces judicial conditions placed on highrisk 

offenders released into the community. Working 

closely with Correctional Services Canada, Probation and 

Parole and members of York Regional Police, members of 

the HRO Unit develop and implement effective and 

strategic offender-management programs designed to 

prevent offences from occurring. Members also closely 

monitor the provincial and federal Sex Offender Registries. 

In 2006, members monitored or made application for 

eight judicial Restraint Orders under section 810 of the 

Criminal Code and regularly brief the York Regional Police 

Executive Command Team in matters concerning 

community safety. 

The Hold-Up Unit 

Serious and violent robberies in York Region are 

investigated by the 15 members of the Hold-Up Unit. In 

2006 members investigated a total of 444 robberies, 

including carjackings and home invasions; those occurring 

at financial and retail outlets; Automated Teller Machines 

(ATMs); and serious and violent robberies of persons 

making cash deposits. This compares to 411 occurrences in 

2005 and 377 in 2004. 

In the fall of 2006, Hold-Up Unit members investigated a 

series of robberies which were occurring at drive-thru 

ATMs. Working closely with financial institutions and 

using the news media as an investigative tool, the 

investigation resulted in the arrest of one man after a 

citizen recognized the suspect and contacted police. 

Members of the Hold-Up Unit also continued their


POLISH - 

Constable Sarah Riddell (#3 District School Liaison), thank you 

so much for taking the time to teach students of Ecole Saint Jean 

about web safety and drug awareness. You are very good at 

getting the message across in a comfortable way! 

community education and outreach programs, including a 

Most Wanted section on the York Regional Police website 

and numerous robbery-prevention presentations to the 

community. 

Special Operations 

The Special Services Unit 

The 22-member Special Services Unit provides mobile, 

physical and photographic surveillance and technical 

support to York Regional Police units and outside 

agencies when required. Members assist in the 

preparation of operational plans for undercover 

operations, technical installations and audio-video 

interceptions. In 2006, members assisted in 207 requests 

for technical support, a 60 per cent increase over 2005. 

The Mobile Support section provided investigative 

surveillance support to 105 investigations which resulted 

in 34 arrests in 2006. The Special Services unit is 

recognized across Ontario for its expertise and hosted the 

provincial Surveillance Seminar in the spring of 2006. 


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The Drugs and Vice Enforcement Bureau 

The 29-member Drugs and Vice Enforcement Bureau has 

a broad mandate which includes investigating the 

trafficking, distribution, supply, cultivation 

and manufacturing of controlled drug and 

substances; street-level and youth-oriented 

drug trafficking; prescription fraud; 

prostitution and adult entertainment 

offences including body-rub parlours; liquor 

licence investigations; and gambling and Deeds Speak

Inspector Tom Carrique 

Drug and Vice Enforcement Bureau 

Intelligence Bureau 

Special Services Unit 


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gaming offences. The unit is comprised of five separate 

investigative teams - the Grow Team and the Investigative 

Grow Team which tackles indoor marihuana grow 

operations and the subsequent sale and distribution of the 

product; the Street Team, whose members concentrate 

their efforts on street-level and youth-oriented drug 

trafficking and prescription fraud offences involving 

drugs as well as supporting other police units in streetlevel 

intelligence-gathering; the Vice Team targets illegal 

body-rub parlours and other prostitution-related offences 

as well as liquor licence violations across York Region. 

The Asset Forfeiture Unit disrupts criminal activities of 

organized crime groups and serious offenders, such as 

repeat impaired drivers, through the seizure of offencerelated 

property and proceeds of crime. 

In 2006, members of the DVEB executed 246 

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants, 

arrested 338 people, laid 960 charges and seized more 

than $1 million from drug traffickers. Compared to 

2005, the DVEB saw a 41 per cent increase in the 

execution of CDSA warrants, a 36 per cent increase in 

arrests and a 237 per cent increase in cash and property 

seized from drug manufactures and traffickers under the 

new Asset Forfeiture Unit. 

Also in 2006, the DVEB was recognized nationally for its 

unique and proactive creation of the York Region 

Methamphetamine Strategy. Although the problematic 

methamphetamine use experienced in other communities 

has not been realized in York Region, the purpose of this 

strategy was to prepare for the likelihood 

methamphetamine would surface here. The Strategy is 

founded on a four-pillar program that focuses on Analysis 

and Preparation, prevention, treatment and enforcement. 

The DVEB works in partnership with the Community 

Services Bureau and York Region Health Services to 

manage this innovative program. In September, more 

than 150 participants from across Ontario, including law 

enforcement personnel, firefighters, paramedics and 

health care professionals attended the subsequent Illegal 

Drug and Methamphetamine Education Summit hosted 

by YRP at the Community Safety Village to benefit from 

our experience. 

The Grow and Investigative Grow Teams 

York Regional Police is considered a national leader in its 

fight to eradicate indoor marihuana grow operations 

from our community and in 2006 the Grow and 

Investigative Grow Teams saw continued success in this 

area. Members executed 93 CDSA search warrants in 

2006, seized 29,325 marihuana plants worth close to 

$3 million and charged 108 people with 256 criminal 

charges. Unfortunately, police are finding more children 

living in these dangerous conditions than ever before. A 

total of 27 children were taken into the care of the 

Children’s Aid Society in 2006. 

The Vice Team 

The Vice Team continued its excellent work in the area of 

prostitution-related crime, further reducing the number of 

body-rub parlours in York Region from 56 to 23 in 2006,


HUNGARIAN - 

I would like to thank Jill Smith (Forensic Identification Unit) for 

making a difference in your community. Through your support 

in providing Canadian Blood Services promotional materials 

within your work areas, you are directly taking responsibility and 

leading by example in making sure patients continue to receive 

the lifesaving blood products they need. 

down from a total of 60 at the beginning of 2005. 

Investigators use every tool at their disposal in these 

investigations, including partnering with municipal bylaw 

officers, to lay both criminal and bylaw charges against 

owners and operators. The Vice team completed 69 

inspections in 2006, resulting in 106 charges with 87 

criminal charges and 110 bylaw charges. The Vice Team also 

conducted 111 Liquor Licence inspections across the region, 

which resulted in 216 charges laid against 33 premises. 


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The Street Team 

The Street Team continued to support both members of 

the DVEB and other police units with intelligence-led 

drug trafficking investigations that resulted in the 

execution of 153 search warrants, 330 arrests and 704 

charges for drug-related offences. 

In 2006, both the Street Team and the Investigative 

Grow Team dedicated significant resources to internal 

and external joint task force projects. Details on these 

long-term investigations can be found on page 32 under 

the heading Joint-Forces Operations. 


Asset Forfeiture Unit 

In 2006, the new Asset Forfeiture Unit aggressively sought 

the forfeiture of property determined to be the 

proceeds or instruments of unlawful activity. 

York Regional Police has dedicated members 

working diligently in this area and in 2006 

forfeitures totalling more than $1 million in 

houses, vehicles and cash, including 13 

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Inspector Mike Fleming 

Auto Recovery and Cargo Theft Unit 

Central Fraud Unit 

Child Abuse Unit 

Crime Stoppers 

Domestic Violence Unit 

High-Risk Offender Unit 

Hold-up Unit 

Sexual Assault Unit 

Technology Crime Unit 


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residences found to contain marihuana grow operations, 

three vehicles used to transport drugs and equipment, 

another three vehicles seized in connection with street 

racing and repeat impaired drivers. In 2006, York Regional 

Police supervised the destruction of two vehicles, seized as a 

result of street racing, to send a strong message to the 

racing community that such activity will not be tolerated 

in York Region. 

The Auto Recovery and Cargo Theft Unit 

The seven members of the Auto Recovery and Cargo Theft 

Unit investigate organized vehicle and cargo theft rings 

including those involving “chop shops,” auto wreckers, 

dealerships, towing companies and those involving the 

theft of heavy construction equipment vehicles. Members 

liaise with their counterparts across the GTA, Ontario and 

Canada to exchange information on related investigations; 

maintain a data base of all auto and cargo thefts occurring 

in York Region and make frequent, random checks of all 

body shops, car lots, wrecking yards and towing companies 

in York Region. 2006 highlights include Project Tic Toc, a 

joint-forces investigation that resulted in the arrests of 37 

individuals charged with more than 100 charges relating to 

cargo theft, auto theft, mortgage fraud and residential 

break and enter. 

The Intelligence Bureau 

The Intelligence Bureau gathers, develops, analyzes and 

disseminates timely and relevant information to 

appropriate personnel, police units and outside agencies. 

The 24 members conduct investigations relating to 

organized crime and terrorism. The Intelligence Bureau 

also manages the Witness Protection Program and 

coordinates VIP security details. 

Guns and Gangs Unit 

The Guns and Gangs Unit falls under the Intelligence 

Bureau and its members, in partnership with the Police 

Services Board and the Community Services Bureau hosted 

a landmark community event in May, to assist us in 

developing our first Guns and Gangs Strategy. More than 

120 community members including youth, parents, 

educators, faith leaders and community leaders partnered 

with frontline officers, investigators and senior officers to 

develop a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to 

combat the increase of guns and gangs in our region. The 

strategy identifies the roles and responsibilities of a variety 

of stakeholders to achieve four main goals: Prevention, 

Intervention, Enforcement and Management. The 

innovative approach resulted in an inclusive, wide-ranging, 

progressive plan that will serve the community of York 

Region as it moves into the future. 


Central Fraud Unit 

The 20-member Central Fraud Unit investigates serious 

and complex fraud occurrences which fall outside the 

mandate of the District-based fraud investigators. Members 

saw success in a significant number of investigations 

including the dismantling of a credit-card lab where 

suspects were using skimmed information to create 

fraudulent credit cards; the arrests of several suspects who


Rogers Public School had the pleasure of listening to Constables 

Bruce Valentine and Trevor Brown (Emergency Response Unit) 

speak about courage at our monthly Good News Assembly. 

Constable Valentine spoke to the children about what courage is 

from a police officer’s perspective and how students can be 

courageous themselves. 

were using stolen credit cards and cheques to make large 

purchases of appliances and home renovation equipment; 

and the arrest of a financial advisor in a major bank who 

fraudulently approved $700,000 worth of loans in his 

customers’ names. 

Members of the Central Fraud Unit also continued its 

community education and outreach in 2006, making 

educational presentations on cheque fraud, mortgage fraud, 

counterfeit money, identity theft and seniors’ safety 

throughout the year. 


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The Forensic Identification Bureau 

The Forensic Identification Bureau is responsible for 

documenting, collecting, preserving and analyzing forensic 

evidence from crime scenes and identifying individuals 

linked to crimes or crime scenes. The highly-trained 

officers and civilians in this bureau are experts in latent 

fingerprint examination, digital imaging, total station 

measuring and analysis, toolmark and footwear 

identification, chemical processing, DNA collection and 

identification and blood-stain patterning. In 2006, the 

bureau began using Laser Spectra-Physics equipment, an 

extremely powerful, mobile forensic light source used with 

a combination of light filters to discover evidence not 

visible under normal lighting conditions. 



The Video Support, Technological Crimes, 

Polygraph and the Archaeological Forensic 

Recovery Team (AFRT) Units fall under 

Special Investigative Support and members 

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work closely together using the latest technology and 

investigative techniques to solve crimes. 

The five-member Video Support Unit supports members 

with forensic analysis and on-location extraction of 

surveillance and other closed-circuit camera technology as 

well as duplicating original media for disclosure purposes. 

Members also create audio, video and digital products for 

investigative, presentation and training purposes as well as 

to support education and awareness programs for the 

organization as a whole. VSU members handled 2,500 

requests for analysis and production in 2006. 

The Technological Crimes Unit uses advanced technology 

and software to assist officers in a variety of investigations, 

including those involving computers or computer-related 

devices. In 2006, York Regional Police received two awards 

from ASIS, an international association for security 

professionals, for our use of biometric facial recognition 

technology in the fight against crime. 

The Polygraph Unit provides assistance to investigators by 

eliminating or identifying suspects, obtaining courtadmissible 

confessions or admissions and validating 

informant information. The one-member unit provides 

vital support in the investigation of serious crimes as well as 

delivering training to members of YRP and other police 

services across the province. 

The Archaeological Forensic Recovery Team (AFRT) 

investigates cases involving shallow graves, found bones, 

skeletal remains, bone fragments and any serious criminal 

occurrence where a systematic ground or grid search is 

required to locate evidence. Members of the AFRT are 

highly trained and provide advice and guidance to officers 

investigating such occurrences. 

Joint-Forces Operations (JFOs) 

Project O’Sage - York Regional Police joined several 

other Greater Toronto Area services in this investigation 

under the command of the Royal Canadian Mounted 

Police Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. 

It resulted in the arrest of 18 suspected terrorists across 

the GTA. Project cost: $6,460 

Project Tandem - A multi-jurisdictional investigation 

under the leadership of the Provincial Biker Enforcement 

Unit, this investigation was aimed at dismantling Hells 

Angels’ chapters across Southern Ontario. The ninemonth 

investigation culminated in the arrest of 28 

people, charged with a variety of drug and propertyrelated 

offences as well as Conspiracy to Commit 

Murder. Project cost: $16,850 

Project O’Rooster – Working with the Combined 

Forces Special Enforcement Unit, York Regional Police 

participated in a four-month investigation into the 

organized distribution of controlled substances. Ten 

people were arrested on drug-related charges as well as 

additional charges being laid in connection with 

counterfeit passports. Project cost: $243 

Project D – In partnership with the Durham Regional 

Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police, this 

two-month project probed the connection between a 

victim of homicide and local drug traffickers in order to


We would like to convey our utmost thanks and gratitude for the 

service and professional attitude of Constables (Karen) Hodge, 

(Matthew) Goold, (Chris) Larone and (Robert) Hands (#3 

District uniform) who attended our numerous requests for 

assistance. Your officers make us proud. As one would expect, 

they are the cream of the crop. 

DUTCH - Wij zouden onze dank willen uitdrukken aan 

agenten Karen Hodge, Matthew Goold, Chris Larone en Robert 

Hands (in het uniform van het derde district) voor hun 

dienstverlening en professionele houding. Zij zijn talloze malen 

ingegaan op onze vraag om hulp. Uw agenten maken ons trots. 

Zoals mag worden verwacht, zijn zij de crème de la crème. 


identify the murder suspects. The investigation resulted 

in the arrest of several people in connection with the 

homicide. Project cost: $180,430 

Project Home – Connected with Project D, this fourmonth 

investigation focused on the drug-trafficking ring 

operating in the Town of Georgina. Officers charged 41 

people with 167 offences, shutting down the trafficking 

operation. Project cost: Costs associated with Project D. 

Project Bust Out – Working with the Ontario Provincial 

Police, our Central Fraud Unit began this four-month 

investigation into highly organized bank, credit and 

identity fraud. The probe led to the arrest of 26 people 

and the dismantling of a credit card laboratory. Project 

cost: No cost. 

Project M – In partnership with the Ontario Illegal 

Gambling Unit, officers investigated allegations of illegal 

gambling machines operating in a local donut shop. The 

five-month investigation resulted in the arrest of the 

owner of the shop, who was charged with Keeper of a 

Common Gambling House. Project Cost: No cost. 

Project Masdinero – In partnership with the Toronto 

Police Service and the Criminal Intelligence Service 

Ontario, this four-month investigation probed the illegal 

importation and exportation of controlled 

substances. It resulted in 16 people charged 

with 250 offences and the seizure of 48 

kilograms of cocaine, 1,200 pounds of 

marihuana, 200 ecstasy tablets, 14 vehicles 

and $400,000 cash. Project cost: $31,062. Deeds Speak 


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Inspector Paul Pedersen 


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COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU 

Community Services Bureau staff, comprised of 19 

Internet Safety 

police officers and four civilians, provide our residents, The Be Net Aware program, an interactive and 

community groups, business owners, youth and seniors innovative Internet safety program, took shape in 2006. 

with enhanced crime prevention programs and 

Spearheaded by our Child Abuse Unit and implemented 

initiatives, many of which are easily accessible by visiting by the Community Services Bureau, Be Net Aware is 

our website at www.yrp.ca. Their partnership with the geared toward protecting our children from Internet 

many Units and Bureaus within York Regional Police, as predators. It blends our operational units’ knowledge 

well as their support of our more than 200 volunteers, is about crime trends, criminals and victims with our 

vital to maintaining a seamless bridge between police and Community Services Bureau’s crime prevention 

the citizens we serve. 

initiatives in an easy-to-use strategy for parents, 

guardians and educators. Components of the program 

Building Young Leaders 

include an educational DVD presentation, updated 

York Regional Police, in partnership with the 

contracts for children and their parents as well as 

Community Alliance for York Region Education 

newly-designed mouse pads with the Be Net Aware 

(CAYRE) Committee, hosted the first annual Youth 

message to be careful and smart about Internet safety. 

Leadership Camps at the Community Safety Village in 

Both the video presentation and child and parent 

2006. During two one-week camps, more than 90 

contracts are available on the York Regional Police 

Grade 4 and 5 students gained a better understanding of 

website by visiting www.yrp.ca or by stopping in at any 

York Regional Police and of their own leadership skills. 

of our five District locations or the Community Services 

Eleven important character attributes were highlighted 

Bureau. These measures complement the Internet Safety 

during the camp by York Regional Police staff. For 

Classes offered to all Grade 5 students in York Region at 

example, the character trait of perseverance was 

the Community Safety Village, in partnership with the 

illustrated by Emergency Response Unit members, who 

York Region District School Board and York Catholic 

led students through a challenging obstacle course. 

District School Board, as well as the lessons taught to 

Graduation ceremonies were a hit for parents and friends 

elementary students in our Values, Influences and Peers 

who watched as their children received a Certificate of 

Program. 

Appreciation from their camp leaders and Chief Armand 

La Barge.


The staff, moms and their children at Rose of Sharon would like 

to send you a warm and heartfelt thank you for all the new toys 

that were collected in response to our Christmas Basket Appeal. 

Your generosity helped provide for more than 115 families. 

PORTUGUESE - O pessoal, as mães e as crianças da 

organização Rose of Sharon gostariam de expressar os seus 

calorosos e sinceros agradecimentos pelos brinquedos novos 

angariados em resposta ao nosso apelo para o cabaz de Natal. A 

generosidade de todos ajudou mais de 115 famílias. 

Citizen Education 

Our Police and Community Education Seminars 

(PACES) were well-received in 2006. More than 80 

residents enrolled in two 14-week programs during 

2006 and came out to the Community Safety Village 

(CSV) to learn about the many facets of policing. The 

program promotes greater involvement by residents in 

crime and safety issues and generated feedback on 

community safety priorities. At the completion of the 

PACES program participants received a certificate from 

Chief Armand La Barge. 


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Our Community Volunteers 

Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was a very 

special event in 2006. As an organization we paid 

tribute to the more than 200 community volunteers 

affiliated to the Auxiliary Unit, Ceremonial Unit, Male 

Chorus, Pipes and Drums, Venturers, as well as those 

who staff our three Community Policing Centres and 

support work done at the Community Safety Village. 

Throughout the year, these individuals gave more than 

70,000 hours of dedicated service to our community. 

Congratulations were also in order for the 

Auxiliary Unit, which celebrated its 25th 

Anniversary in 2006. From its 1980 

inception, the Auxiliary Unit has grown 

from seven to more than 90 members. 


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Diversity and Cultural Resources 


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DIVERSITY & CULTURAL RESOURCES BUREAU 

The strong ties York Regional Police enjoys with more recognized by the Community Crime Awareness 

than 50 diverse community groups in York Region are Association as a member who has gone above and 

a result of the hard work of our three Diversity and 

beyond in giving back to the community. 

Cultural Resources officers. Throughout 2006, they 

Meeting the Needs of our Community 

attended 116 meetings, delivered 81 presentations, 

Diversity training for our 1,229 police officers and 422 

sat on more than 20 committees, assisted in 163 

civilian support staff remained a top priority for York 

diversity outreach initiatives and took part in 92 

Regional Police in 2006. Diversity and Cultural 

community celebrations. Staff also monitored 57 

Resources members developed a new strategy which 

reported Hate Crimes in 2006, compared to 60 in 2005 

included the designation of 10 Hate Crime Investigators, 

and 105 in 2004. 

two positioned at each of our five District headquarters 

Every year our community celebrations grow more 

throughout York Region. The training component of 

popular. We are proud to commemorate milestones such the strategy includes five annually-held seminars 

as Asian Heritage Month, Black History Month, The featuring a member of a diverse community speaking 

International Day for the Elimination of Racial 

about the effects of hate crimes. These leaders brought 

Discrimination and the Menorah Lighting Ceremonies our officers insight into the issues facing their 

held at both our #2 and #4 District Headquarters. In communities and a better understanding of the cultural 

2006, York Regional Police held our first Eid Prayer, in and religious differences. The speakers provide an 

partnership with our Muslim community, and 

interactive component to our annual officer 

approximately 100 residents took part in the event held requalification training and help officers learn more 

at our #2 District Community Room. 

about our multicultural community. 

Community Recognition 

Leadership and teamwork proved a winning combination 

in 2006 as Constables Paul Chiang and Don Yirenkyi 

received the Human Rights and Race Relations Centre’s 

gold medal awards, given to individuals who have made 

significant contributions in promoting racial harmony 

and fighting racism. Constable Chiang was also 

Welcoming new Canadians 

The annual Citizenship Ceremony has evolved into a 

true community celebration. Since 2002, York Regional 

Police has welcomed more than 240 new Canadians to 

York Region. Our 2006 citizenship event, in partnership 

with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and 

Citizenship and Immigration Canada, held its fifth


KOREAN - 

I was so impressed with the caliber of the International Day for 

the Elimination of Racial Discrimination event but more 

importantly the reverence people in York Region have for you 

(Chief Armand La Barge) and York Regional Police. I am 

proud to live in York Region knowing our police value equality 

for all people. 

annual Citizenship Ceremony at the St. Joan of Arc 

Catholic High School in Vaughan. The 119 new 

Canadians sworn in at the event represented 65 countries 

from around the world. 

Prayer Rooms 

The first of three non-denominational prayer rooms was 

opened in early 2006 at the #5 District Headquarters for 

use by York Regional Police members. The idea 

originated with the Chief’s Equity Advisory Committee, 

which considers the work-related needs of our members 

and focuses on making York Regional Police an inclusive 

workplace. In December, two additional prayer rooms 

were opened, at the #2 District and #4 District 

Headquarters. 


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Community Meet and Greet 

The second Annual York Regional Police Community 

Meet and Greet held in June brought together more than 

100 citizens and community leaders representing 40 

diverse communities, as well as staff from local social 

service organizations. Their informal discussions helped 

broaden understanding of the region’s cultural mosaic 

while developing friendships and cooperation among 

participants. The Community Meet and 

Greet was held at our #5 District 

Community Room. 


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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 

York Regional Police believes our members are the most 

valuable resource. Support of our members continues 

throughout their careers; from the Recruit selection 

process to our pre-retirement planning seminars held in 

partnership with the York Regional Police Association. 

We are committed to supporting our people in every 

stage of their careers. 

Inspector 

Karen Noakes 

Executive Office 

As Executive Officer to the Chief of 

Police, Inspector Karen Noakes 

provides support to the office of the 

Chief of Police, is liaison to the 

Regional Municipality of York Police 

Services Board and plays an 

important oversight role to the 

Professional Standards and Planning 

and Research Bureaus as well as the 

Audit Unit. 

Audit Unit 

Ensuring organizational compliance with Federal and 

Provincial Legislation and York Regional Police 

Regulations and Procedures falls within the 

responsibilities of the Audit Unit. In 2006, a Provincial 

Inspection Team conducted an audit of Police Services 

Board policies and York Regional Police procedures. 

Recommendations were administrative in nature and 

focused on procedures, annual performance evaluations, 

training records and local protocol. The report further 

noted inspectors were extremely impressed with the 

professional and positive attitudes displayed by York 

Regional Police members. 

Planning and Research Bureau 

In support of the organization’s vision, values and 

corporate objectives, the Planning and Research Bureau 

is responsible for strategic and operational planning. 

Feedback from York Region citizens, business owners, 

community groups and York Regional Police members is 

important to all our planning processes. Our online 

member suggestion box, regular Chief’s Breakfast 

Meetings and feedback from the community through 

surveys and Quality Service cards available at police 

facilities provide valuable input from a cross-section of 

our community. 

Jill Gunn 

Acting Manager, 



The five-member Unit, under the 

management of Acting Manager Jill 

Gunn, provides a broad range of 

legal services to the Chief of Police 

and members of York Regional 

Police. Both the Directives 

Management and Freedom of 

Information Units report directly to 

the Legal Services Bureau.


My husband and I were rear-ended at a stoplight in York Region. 

We called your traffic reporting office and were met there by 

Constable Laurie Lockie (Community Resource Centre) who 

filled out an accident report. Constable Lockie could not have 

been more friendly or helpful. Please convey our heartfelt thanks. 

GERMAN - Während mein Mann und ich in York Region an 

einer Ampel anhielten, wurde unser Auto von hinten angefahren. 

Wir setzten uns daraufhin mit Ihrem Verkehrsberichtsamt in 

Verbindung und wurden dort von Wachtmeisterin Laurie Lockie 

(Community Resource Centre) empfangen, die einen 

Unfallbericht ausfüllte. Wachtmeisterin Lockie war 

außerordentlich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Bitte übermitteln Sie 

ihr unseren herzlichsten Dank. 

Directives Management Unit 

Staff of our Directives Management Unit manages the 

review and updating of York Regional Police Regulations 

and Procedures, as well as the development of Chief’s 

Orders. In 2006, staff revised and released 23 

procedures and 81 Chief’s Orders. 

Freedom of Information 

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Unit is responsible for 

ensuring requests for information from York Regional 

Police are responded to in accordance with the Municipal 

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

More than 1,529 requests were received in 2006, a 4.6 per 

cent increase over the previous year. For information 

explaining how to submit an FOI request, please visit 

www.yrp.ca. 


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Projects Management 

Bernadette Searle, Projects 

Management Manager, acts as key 

planner and executor of capital project 

initiatives relating to new facilities or 

major renovations to existing facilities. 

Efforts in 2006 have set the stage for 

Bernadette Searle 

Manager, Project future development. The purchase of 

Management 

land for our new Investigative Services 

and Support Services facility in the Town of Aurora and the 

selection of an architectural firm have been 

completed. A new training facility, in 

partnership with Seneca College, York 

Emergency Services and York Fire, is expected 

to be approved in 2007. 


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Occupational Health and Safety 

As manager of the Occupational 

Health and Safety Bureau, Darwin 

Trojan is tasked with reducing 

workplace injuries and occupational 

disease. In 2006, his Bureau 

completed the Pandemic Influenza 

Darwin Trojan 

Manager Occupational Disaster Response Plan, provided 

Health and Safety 

Occupational Health and Safety Act 

training to all Level III recruits and issued monthly 

updates concerning Avian Influenza. He also developed 

the 2007 Annual Accessibility Plan relating to fire 

evacuation exercises of all police Districts. 

Superintendent 

Richard Finn 

Inspector Mark Grant 

Information Services 

Superintendent Richard Finn, 

Officer-in-Charge of our 

Information Services Bureau, is 

responsible for coordinating the 

efforts of our Communications, 

Information Management, 

Information Technology and 

Information Training Units. 


The more than 90 members assigned 

to our Communications Unit, under 

the supervision of Inspector Mark 

Grant, are responsible for the 

efficient handling of all 911 

emergency and non-emergency calls 

24 hours a day. In 2006, staff handled 188,718 

emergency 911 calls, an increase of 7.53 per cent and 

406,949 non-emergency calls. In November, the 

completion of our Communications Room renovation, 

at a cost of more than $75,000, included space-saving 

work pods and plasma display screens which have 

improved visual tracking of ongoing officer calls. 

Information Management 

Manager of Information 

Management Lise Brisson and her 

staff of 64 civilian members are 

responsible for the collection, 

maintenance and dissemination of 

information in compliance with 

federal and provincial legislation and 

Lise Brisson 

Manager, Information York Regional Police Policies and 

Management 

Procedures. During 2006, staff at 

both our Richmond Hill and Newmarket locations 

issued 21,341 Clearance Letters, 24,365 Volunteer 

Screening Letters and 8,474 Motor Vehicle Collision 

Incident Summary Reports. 

Ron Huber 

Manager, Information 

Technology 

Information Technology 

Ron Huber, Manager of Information 

Technology, oversees a staff of 25 

members responsible for maximizing 

access to electronic information and 

providing technology support to all 

police staff. Their efforts in 2006 

led to the installation of our


I would like to let you let you know that Mary Proteau 

(Information Management, Volunteer Screening) is an excellent 

employee. Mary couldn’t have been more helpful, sincere and 

friendly, not only on the phone, but when I was in your office in 

March. She put me so much at ease! 

SPANISH - Quisiera informarle que Mary Proteau (Gerencia de 

Información, Chequeo de Voluntarios) es una empleada excelente. 

Mary no pudo ser más servicial, sincera y amigable; no sólo por 

teléfono, sino también cuando yo estuve en su oficina en marzo, 

ella me dejó muy tranquila. 

Community Alert Program, implementation of our new 

Electronic Ticketing process, linked our Versadex 

Records Management System to the Provincial Major 

Case Management electronic interface and connected 

York Regional Police to the international police 

organization Interpol. 

Information Training 

Our Information Training staff provided initial, 

advanced and refresher training to members of York 

Regional Police on subjects including in-house voice 

radio systems, Mobile Work Stations, the Computer- 

Aided Dispatch and Records Management Systems, 

desktop computer systems and office automation tools 

installed on those desktops. Six dedicated trainers 

delivered more than 2,500 hours of training to York 

Regional Police staff in 2006. 

Financial 

Services 

Mark Holland, 

Manager of 

Financial Services 

and Assistant 

Manager Jeff 

Mark Holland 

Jeff Channell 

Manager, Financial Assistant Manager, Channell, are 

Services 

Financial Services 

responsible for 

providing adequate and effective support to the areas of 

Finance, Fleet, Paid Duty Administration, Facilities 

Management and Purchasing. Total staffing includes 35 

full-time and three part-time employees. 


The approved Operating Budget for 2006 is 

$164,498,000 which represents an increase of 9.2 per 

cent over 2005. 

Our Capital Budget totals $13,581,000 primarily for new 

and replacement vehicles, an Automated Palm Fingerprinting 

system, a radio system upgrade, and the acquisition of 

specialized equipment. Also included is funding to complete 

projects started in 2005, including the new Versadex 

Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management 

System. The 10-year capital plan presented amounts to 

$139,155,000 and focuses on future facility needs. 

Staff Services 

Superintendent Chris Barratt is the 

Officer-in-Charge of Staff Services 

and oversees the functions of our 

Professional Development Unit, 

Human Resource Services and the 

Training and Education Unit. 

Superintendent 

Chris Barratt Civilian and officer recruitment, 

ongoing training to the 1,229 sworn 

and 422 civilian staff, as well as tracking member payroll 

and benefits fall under this area. 

Inspector Stan Colley 

Professional Development 

Our Professional Development Unit 

is headed up by 

Inspector Stan Colley 

and remained 

committed to the career 

development of our 

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members in 2006. Programs geared to the growth and 

development of our staff include an orientation program 

for newly-hired yet experienced police officers, increased 

training in areas related to defensive tactics, computer 

and academic training, as well as a thorough review of 

our Regulations and Procedures. In 2006, Recruiting 

Unit staff hired 85 new recruits and 21 experienced 

police officers. Use of multi-lingual recruiting 

information on our website at www.yrp.ca, partnerships 

with our ethnic media and attendance at 138 recruiting 

initiatives, including targeted recruitment sessions within 

our diverse communities, has helped increase our 

diversity rate to 13.4 per cent. 

Gilda Sutton 

Manager, Human 

Resources 


Gilda Sutton, Manager of Human 

Resource Services and Assistant 

Managers Julie Mazzotta and Karen 

Lynch oversee the 10-member unit. 

They continued to meet the 

challenge of civilian recruitment, 

support of members and promotion 

practices within York Regional 

Police. As York Region is a preferred 

place of employment, Human 

Resources staff representatives 

received 2,500 resumes, conducted 

Training and Education Unit 

Supporting our members through ongoing education is a 

year-round responsibility handled by 22 staff from our 

Training and Education Unit. Throughout 2006 they 

provided more than 76,144 hours of training to York 

Regional Police employees at our #4 District training 

facility. Members received an additional 54,052 hours of 

training at the Ontario Police College; 3,408 at the 

Canadian Police College and 81,814 hours of training 

through various seminars, conferences and 

independently-run programs. The Regional 

Municipality of York Police Services Board also strongly 

supported continuing education opportunities for our 

people, pledging $60,000 to fund member-initiated 

education at community colleges and universities. In 

2006, 182 applications for course reimbursement were 

received from our members. 

Julie Mazzotta 

Assistant Manager, 


Karen Lynch 

Assistant Manager, 


more than 800 job interviews and 

filled 115 vacant or new positions 

within our police service. Their 

partnership with our Employee 

Assistance Plan provider also helped 

make members aware of important 

health information through the 

distribution of a quarterly member 

newsletter offering tips on such 

issues as work and time 

management. New in 2006 was the 

hiring of a Disability Management 

Supervisor who provides members 

with clear information on 

organizational processes and support 

and expectations during illness, 

injury or pregnancy.


In December, a group of York Regional Police cadets volunteered 

their time to deliver gifts to families involved with Big Brothers 

Big Sisters of York. They also presented us with a financial 

donation. We appreciate their helping make this Christmas a 

special one for our Christmas families. 

TAGALOG - Noong Disyembre, isang grupo ng mga kadete ng 

York Regional Police ay nagboluntaryo na magdala ng mga regalo 

sa mga pamilya na may kaugnayan sa Big Brothers Big Sisters ng 

York. Naghandong rin sila sa amin ng donasyon na pananalapi. 

Pinasasalamatan namin sila sa kanilang tulong na gawing isang 

espesyal itong Pasko para sa aming mga kapamilya tuwing Pasko. 

Court Services 

Three York Region court locations 

fall under the command of Inspector 

Richard McCabe of Court Services; 

the Ontario Court of Justice, a 

criminal court, in Newmarket, as 

well as two Traffic Court locations in 

Inspector 

Richard McCabe 

Newmarket and Richmond Hill. 

Court security and prisoner 

transports are provided by 48 Court Security Officers 

(CSOs) while 17 civilian support staff and sworn police 

officers are responsible for witness and case management, 

victim notification and document service. 

For the seventh year, Court Services staff continued to 

volunteer their off-duty time to support the Jump on the 

Wagon Christmas Food Drive. Generous community 

donations, which were combined with our Silent Food 

Drive and Toys for Tots Campaign, helped fill the food 

shelves of 23 community agencies across York Region. 


Manager Kathleen Griffin and the five 

members of Corporate 

Communications are responsible for 

internal and external communications 

with our many stakeholders. Members 

produce communications products 

Kathleen Griffin 

Manager, Corporate such as the Annual Report and the 


noteBOOK newsletter. With the 

assistance of a graphic designer, new to the unit in 2006, 

the members of Corporate Communications also produce 

the many posters, programs and brochures used for a 

variety of YRP events and educational campaigns. Two 

Media Relations Officers provide timely and accurate 

information to media through interviews and by writing 

media releases – more than 800 in 2006. The York 

Regional Police webmaster manages the external website at 

yrp.ca and our YRPNet intranet site. 2006 also saw the 

completion of the innovative and award-winning E-parade 

and E-scheduling systems. 

Inspector 

Norn Miles 

Inspector 

Mark Brown 

Duty Office 

Duty Inspectors Norn Miles, Mark 

Brown, John Burness and Gary Miner 

staff the York Regional Police Duty 

Office. They are the highest-ranking 

officers on the road and are the field 

commanders for the entire region. 

They are responsible for directing 

resources to manage major incidents, 

providing leadership and support for highrisk 

incidents and ensuring minimal staffing 

and equipment requirements are met. 

Inspector 

John Burness 

Inspector 

Gary Miner 


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2006 BUSINESS PLAN GOALS 

York Regional Police operates in an environment of significant change and will encounter many complex challenges in 

the years ahead, including a burgeoning population growth, culturally diverse communities, more sophisticated criminal 

activity and a multi-jurisdictional policing environment. The 2005-2007 Business Plan sets clear priorities that will 

enable us to meet these challenges. The 2006 goals and results are listed below. 

GOAL 

C1 To work with the community to identify and address 

persistent crime problems 

STRATEGY ACHIEVED ONGOING 

Increase community awareness and • 

involvement in Crime Prevention through 

Environmental Design (CPTED) programs 

GOAL 

GOAL 

C10 To develop and implement programs to meet the 

needs of York Region's youth population 


Establish a Youth Community Council • 

C11 To promote healthy lifestyle choices for youth 

GOAL 

GOAL 

C2 To change poor driver behaviour through education 

and strategic enforcement 


Traffic Safety Strategy Committee to • 

continue to develop tools, programs and 

initiatives which will increase public 

awareness of road safety 

C6 To ensure our programs meet the needs of 

diverse groups 

GOAL 


Promote the Character Community • 

attributes and York Regional Police values 

through Community Services programs 

O1 To increase visibility on our roads and in our 

communities 


Develop and implement a Community 

• 

Foot Patrol training program for 

frontline officers 


Develop and implement crime 

• 

prevention programs to meet the needs 

of our diverse communities 

GOAL 

O4 To enhance intelligence-gathering processes 


Ongoing training on intelligencegathering 

• 

and 

analysis 

GOAL 

C8 To collaborate with and educate citizens in safety 

and security 


Provide areas of our website that are 

specific to children's and seniors' needs 

and interests 

• 

Conduct Best Practices review of 

intelligence-gathering processes 

across Canada 

•


TAMIL - 

Constable Sean Doran (Community Services, Community 

Programs), thank you very much for coming by my house earlier 

this afternoon to introduce yourself and to inform me about 

police-community surveillance, particularly in parks. I really 

appreciate that gesture and your explanation of how the area is 

police-monitored. 

GOAL 

GOAL 

GOAL 

GOAL 

GOAL 

P2 To recruit and retain staff that represent the 

communities we serve 


Develop an orientation program for • 

newly-hired experienced officers 

P3 To ensure our facilities can accommodate future growth 

and property storage needs 


Develop a strategy to address long-term • 

storage requirements for property, case files 

and evidence 

P4 To ensure a safe and healthy work environment 


Promote cleanliness and disease prevention • 

in the workplace 

P5 To foster a working environment that is built on respect 

for and recognition of our staff 


Review civilian and sworn award and 

• 

recognition programs 

Enhance training on equal opportunity, 

discrimination and harassment in the 

workplace 

• 

P6 To ensure staff have easy access to job information and 

receive ongoing feedback 

GOAL 

GOAL 

GOAL 

S1 To ensure that all citizens have easy access to police 

services 


Review the feasibility of a single • 

Region-wide non-emergency police 

telephone number 

Make our crime prevention, personal 

safety and other information available in 

several languages 

S2 To improve the dissemination of important police 

information to the public 


Seek opportunities to promote awareness • 

of policing services, crime prevention 

and personal safety through regularly 

scheduled television programming and 

newspaper articles 

S4 To ensure we deliver quality police services 


Reinforce standards through specialized 

• 

training and communications 

Develop quality service evaluation 

programs through website survey, 

follow-up on satisfaction of services 

delivered and customer service cards at 

all police locations 

• 

• 


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GOAL 


Review the format of the Supervisor • 

training modules to ensure timely and 

valuable content 

P8 To promote pride in being a member of York 

Regional Police 


Develop a Code of Professional Conduct • 

GOAL 

S5 To ensure that police operations are conducted in a 

fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible manner 


Develop an Overtime Management • 

Strategy 

Develop environmentally-friendly 

strategies relative to our processes, fleet 

and facilities 

Explore options to expand Shared 

Resource Agreements with other 

police services 

• 

•


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2006 STATISTICAL OVERVIEW 

York Regional Police 2006 Annual Report Cost of Policing 

Budget 

Actual 

Wage Costs $ 143,701,003 $ 143,574,768 

Administrative Expense $8,567,449 $8,324,358 

Program Related Expense $5,562,700 $5,811,887 

Professional Services Expense $341,100 $307,867 

Occupancy Expense $6,040,195 $6,425,608 

Repairs and Maintenance Expense $2,767,669 $2,923,209 

Financial Items $4,121,030 $4,189,599 

Contributions to Reserves $5,549,000 $5,726,722 

Internal Charges $1,758,227 $1,702,823 

Asset Acquisitions $627,491 $3,163,631 

Total Expenditures $ 179,035,864 $ 182,150,472 

Total Revenues -$ 10,350,720 -$ 13,668,373 

Net Position $ 168,685,144 $ 168,482,099 

York Region remains one of the 

safest communities in Canada in 

which to live, visit and conduct 

business. York Regional Police 

continues to expand and improve 

our community policing and crime 

prevention initiatives to ensure the 

safety of all our communities and we 

are among the most cost-effective 

and efficient police services in the 

country. 

1000 

800 

600 

400 

200 

0 

137 

666 

2002 

Cost per Capita 

880 

Performance Measures and Benchmarks 

York Regional Police 5 Year Statistical Comparison 

149 

653 

2003 

875 

Member to Population 

163 

625 

2004 

867 

177 

Police to Population 

577 

2005 

786 

188 

577 


775 

The Cost per Capita represents 

expenditures divided by the 

population of the area serviced by 

York Regional Police, rounded to the 

nearest dollar. Members to Population 

counts represent the population 

divided by the number of police 

officers and civilian staff. Police to 

Population counts represent the 

population divided by the number of 

police officers.


GUJARATI - 

We would like to extend our gratitude to your department for the 

police presence at our Dad’s funeral. Your kindness in providing 

the police escort was deeply appreciated and is gratefully 

acknowledged. 

300000 

250000 

200000 

242,278 

5 Year Demands for Service 

Number of Calls 

266,793 

257,292 

242,028 

224,992 


150000 

47 

100000 

50000 

0 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 


Effective February, 2002, calls from cell phones included. 

In April, 2002, responsibility for 911 transferred to York Region. 

Demands for Service decreased seven per cent in 2006, 

from 242,028 in 2005 to 224,992 in 2006. 

Demands for Service differ from Calls for Service in 

that a York Regional Police Incident Number is assigned 

to Demands for Service, where Calls for Service may be 

forwarded to another emergency responder or 

community organization for action. 


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Provincial Offence Notices 

All Districts 

120000 

100000 

80000 

60000 

110,365 

112,094 

117,824 

Motor Vehicle Collisions 

Reportable 

20000 

15000 

10000 

13,362 

16,755 

16,944 

Public Complaints 2005-2006 

2005 2006 Variance 

05/06 

Number of Complaints 119 116 -3.0% 

Involved Officers 268 232 -13.4% 

Formal Resolution – Action 1 0 -100.0% 

Frivolous, Vexatious, Bad Faith 4 5 25% 

Over Six Months 7 6 -14.0% 

48 

40000 

Withdrawn 31 21 -32.0% 

5000 

Not Directly Affected 3 1 -66.0% 

20000 

Unsubstantiated 29 11 -62.0% 

0 

2004 

2005 


0 

2004 

2005 


Policy/Service 1 1 0.0% 

Informal Resolution 9 27 200.0% 

Informal Discipline 0 1 100.0% 

Non-jurisdictional 0 2 200.0% 

Review requested 18 18 0.0% 

Youth Crime Comparison 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

Youths Charged 

Processed by Other Means 

4,431 

4,371 

1,516 2,855 

1,590 2,841 

2005 2006 

5 Year Pursuits Comparison 

80 

70 

59 

61 60 60 

60 

51 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 

Outstanding files* 33 41 24.0% 

Officers disciplined 2 1 -50.0% 

*Outstanding files are as of June, 2006 including 1 from 2004. 

In 2006, officers responded to 224,992 

Demands for Service and received 116 

complaints. That figure represents one 

complaint for every 1,940 demands for 

service, which continues to be among the 

lowest for the larger police services in 

Ontario.


VIETNAMESE - 

I had a family emergency that necessitated a call for police 

assistance. The patience and compassion demonstrated by 

Sergeant (James) MacSween (#2 District uniform) and his 

officers was superb. The call was initiated, executed and 

resolved with excellent technique, communication and use of 

resources and skill. 

#2 

(James) MacSween 

Selected Violations 

3-Year Trends 

Major Categories 

Actual Number 

2004 2005 2006 Variance 05/06 

Clearance Rate (%) 

Rate Per 100,000 

Population 

Actual Number 


Crimes Against Persons 6,572 71.4 738.77 6,681 75.9 727.47 6,567 83.3 690.77 -1.7 -5.0 

Crimes Against Property 27,296 33.0 3,068.38 23,702 38.6 2,580.84 24,403 38.1 2,566.92 3.0 -0.5 

Other Criminal Code 6,767 41.2 760.69 5,596 50.8 609.33 4,199 77.7 441.69 -25.0 -27.5 


Population 

Actual Number 



Population 

Actual 


Population 


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Weapons Violations 620 71.8 69.69 658 74.2 71.65 645 76.0 67.85 -2.0 -5.3 

Public Morals Violations 138 47.1 15.51 128 50.8 13.94 129 64.3 13.57 0.8 -2.6 

Total Criminal Code Violations 41,393 41.1 4,653.04 36,765 47.9 4,003.23 35,943 51.7 3,780.79 -2.2 -5.6 

Drug Violations 2,207 94.8 248.09 2,418 97.8 263.29 2,558 98.5 269.07 5.8 2.2 

Other Federal Violations 246 99.2 27.65 177 100.6 19.27 162 99.4 17.04 -8.5 -11.6 

Total Criminal Code and Federal 43,846 44.1 4,928.78 39,360 51.2 4,285.79 38,663 55.0 4,066.90 -1.8 -5.1 

Violations (not incl. Traffic) 

Criminal Code Traffic Violations 3,300 46.6 370.96 3,567 42.5 388.40 2,818 57.8 296.42 -21.0 -23.7 

Note: Year-end population figures supplied by York Region Planning and Development Services Department based on Census Data and CMHC housing completion data. 

As of January 2002, Criminal Code fail to remain motor vehicle collisions not involving charges are included in the total. 

Victim Services 2005-2006 

On-Scene Occurrences 


05/06 

Occurrences 220 291 32.3% 

Clients Served 500 553 10.6% 

Female 291 282 -3.1% 

Male 209 127 -39.2% 

Children 1 N/A 144 N/C 

1 

A new database was implemented 

in 2006 therefore allowing for the 

collection of this data. 

(N/A = not available N/C = not calculable) 

Victim Services 2005-2006 

Telephone Crisis Call/Office Visit Occurrences 


05/06 

Occurrences 1502 2560 70.4% 

Clients Served 1522 2598 70.7% 

Female 1263 2119 67.8% 

Male 259 479 84.9% 

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RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION AWARDS FOR 

SERVICE EXCELLENCE 

40-YEAR SECOND BAR 

Superintendent Donald Kirk #336 

30-YEAR FIRST BAR 

Detective Sergeant Kevan O’Grady #255 

Staff Sergeant William Claughton #265 

Detective C. Randy Carlson #260 

Detective Donald MacPherson #251 

Detective Ronald Tennant #128 

Sergeant Roy Hak #258 

Sergeant David Morrison #248 

Sergeant Ian Seaton #250 

Sergeant Bruce Vickers #254 

Constable George Pollard #398 

Constable Christopher Price #192 

Constable Floyd Sales #259 

20-YEAR MEDAL 

Inspector Karen Noakes #440 

Detective Sergeant Fredrick Moffatt #393 

Detective Sergeant Bruce West #434 

Staff Sergeant Douglas Hall #424 

Detective Donald Cardwell #421 

Detective M. Alison Cattanach #395 

Detective Daniel Corbeil #406 

Detective Bernardus Hengeveld #445 

Detective Kimberley Killby #428 

Detective Russell Lauria #389 

Detective Darrin Leitch #409 

Detective Donald MacPherson #251 

Detective David Riches #430 

Detective Denyse Ross #443 

Detective Michael Ruby #386 

Detective David Russell #402 

Detective David Whittington #435 

Sergeant Gordon Bond #420 

Sergeant Trevor Hanko #400 

Sergeant Gregory Harper #437 

Sergeant Harold Horn #425 

Sergeant Peter Jelley #426 

Sergeant Louis Malbeuf #405 

Sergeant Peter Skrypka #442 

Sergeant Kevin Smith #391 

Constable Robert Bennett #444 

Constable Gary Crawford #419 

Constable John Dukovic #394 

Constable Gilbert Farquhar #397 

Constable Carol Hamilton #441 

Constable Timothy Kuttschrutter #431 

Constable Steven Marsh #1040 

Constable Peter Messmer #491 

Constable Brian O’Rourke #396 

Constable Steven Patrick #429 

Constable Robert Plunkett #446 

Constable George Pollard #398 

Constable Christopher Reid #415 

Constable William Sokil #540 

Constable Diane Smart #423 

Constable Darrell Swain #407 

Constable Garry Vosburg #439 

CIVILIAN 20-YEAR PIN 

Sheri Bingham #5086 

Robert Fraser #5066 

Sherry Goetz #5080 

Gregory Henn #5084 

Sheryl MacPhail #5064 

Sherry McKelvey #5079 

POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 

For Excellence in Policing 

Constable Jaime Guzman #1101 

Constable Patrick Mahon #1078 

For Bravery in the Line of Duty 

Constable Jason Griffiths #1550 

For Outstanding Service to the Community 

Constable Andrew Quibell #852 

Herbert H. Carnegie Community Award 

Constable Davis Ahlowalia #1444 

Civilian Recognition Award 

Karen Richards #5475 

Police Services Board Commendation 

Constable Karim Bardai #961 

Constable Anthony Emanuel #1413 

Chief of Police Award 

Sergeant James MacSween #775 

Sergeant Ricky Veerappan #545 

Detective Constable Jeffrey Taylor #831 

Constable Paul Chiang #1041 

Constable Andrew Cole #1370 

Constable Christopher Hyland #980 

Constable Paul Jodoin #575 

Constable Joan Wilson #1100 

Constable Donald Yirenkyi #1050 

Bill Miller Memorial Award 

Constable Eugene Chang #1190 

Bill Thorpe Award – for Training Excellence 

Constable James Seedhouse #818 

Douglas Tribbling Award – for Leadership 

Constable Tracy Collins #1640 

Constable John Parker #1672 

Constable Kevin Cook #1709


Thomas Desrochers Award – for Academic Excellence 

Constable Barbara Sanders #1650 

Constable John Parker #1672 

Constable Eran Schwartz #1734 

William Grant Award – for Physical Fitness 

Constable Tracy Collins #1640 

Constable Kenneth Bilboe #1687 

Constable Sheila Dickson #1720 

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Auxiliary Police Unit 

Auxiliary Constable Fred D’Intino 

Male Chorus 

Jeane Whetstone 

Pipes and Drums 

Pipe Corporal Adam J. Lunn 

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 

In the conduct of their services, all members of York 

Regional Police: 

• Understand their primary responsibility is to share with the community the 

responsibility for improving quality of life by safeguarding lives and 

property, preventing and investigating offences and preserving peace and 

order. 

• Are guided by the Values of the Service which include integrity, community, 

respect, accountability, competence, leadership and teamwork. 

• Appreciate the importance and responsibility of their positions as a symbol 

of public faith, adhering to the same standards of conduct that they are 

bound by duty to enforce. 


Venturers 

Detective Bernardus Hengeveld #444 

Victim Services of York Region 

Kimberlee Butcher 

2006 RETIREES 

Superintendent John Girvan #174 

Superintendent Donald Kirk #336 

Inspector Gary Colangelo #155 

Detective Sergeant Dave Ground #54 

Staff Sergeant Michael Arbour #77 

Staff Sergeant Brian Ewing #111 

Staff Sergeant Brian Junner #69 

Detective Randy Carlson #260 

Detective Igor Chomiak #205 

Detective David Marshall #180 

Sergeant Donald Clark #42 

Sergeant Douglas Connor #268 

Sergeant Craig Freeman #267 

Sergeant Michael Hand #217 

Sergeant Paul Heaver #143 

Sergeant Don Lewis #40 

Sergeant William Thompson #256 

Sergeant Bruce Vickers #254 

Constable Keith Bird #235 

Constable Andy Haak #57 

Sandra Martin #5175 

• Preserve the rights and freedoms of all individuals in accordance with the 

Canadian Charter of Rights and Ontario Human Rights Code. 

• Faithfully administer the law in a just, impartial and reasonable manner 

to all individuals, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, 

religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation. 

• Understand and encourage continuing awareness of the culturally diverse 

nature of York Region, remain responsive to community issues and concerns, 

and are committed to developing and enhancing community partnerships. 

• Never permit personal feelings, animosities or friendships to influence 

professional decisions and actions and refrain from accepting gratuities or 

favours that may compromise them as individuals or members of York 

Regional Police. 

• Perform their duties within the limits of authority and recognize the 

importance of consistently enhancing their level of knowledge and 

competence. 

• Ensure good faith in all their actions and respect the confidentiality of any 

information obtained in the course of duty. 

• Remain faithful in their allegiance to Canada and strive to attain 

excellence in the performance of their duties. 

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY 



York Regional Police believes in giving back to our 

community and many officers participated in a variety of 

volunteer and fundraising events in 2006, including 

IronCops for Cancer, the Law Enforcement Torch Run and 

the Cops and Lobsters events for Special Olympics, the Tim 

Hortons Earn-a-Bike program, the Adopt-a-Mission 

program and our free community skates, as well as our 

Christmas campaigns - Toys for Tots, 

Jump on the Wagon and the 

Quiet Food Drive. 

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IN MEMORIAM 

Detective Keith Freemantle 

January 20 th , 1947 - August 1 sț 2006 

Members of York Regional Police said a sad and solemn 

goodbye to long-time York Regional Police member Detective 

Keith Freemantle in 2006. The following is an excerpt of a 

moving eulogy delivered by Inspector Rick McCabe. 


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Visit the York Regional Police website: 

www.yrp.ca 

“During Keith’s 25 years with York Regional Police, he 

received 18 recognitions from the public for outstanding 

police work. Keith loved his job and loved the people he 

worked with. For a man with 40 years police experience, he 

still had the energy and enthusiasm of a first-year cadet. If 

you had Keith as a friend, you had a friend for life.” 

Acknowledgements: We would like to extend our 

appreciation to each of the York Regional Police Units and 

Bureaus for their contribution to the 2006 Annual Report. 

The information contained in this report is the property of 

York Regional Police. Reproduction of this report in whole 

or in part is permitted subject to appropriate source 

citation. York Regional Police does not assume any liability 

for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon any 

information or data provided. 

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Front Cover: Meet our Officers 

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