York Regional Police, with the support of the York Regional Police Service Board, is pleased to announce that York Region Council has approved the 2025 police operating and capital budget. The budget enables our organization to continue to deliver nationally recognized crime prevention and law enforcement programs as well as investigative leadership to our more than 1.2 million citizens living in York Region.
The approved net operating budget for 2025 is $441.5 million, representing an increase of 7.7% over 2024. The 2025 capital budget is $32.0 million, with capital spending authority for multiple-year projects of $40.1 million.
YRP will be hiring 154 additional members in 2025, expanding our frontline, investigative and support staff to address the recent surges in both violent and property crime. The additional members will strengthen YRP’s ability to respond to and actively investigate crimes while improving crime prevention strategies and partnerships to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of York Region.
The capital budget will provide funding for equipment and vehicles needed for additional members; information technology to refresh and modernize service delivery to enhance our engagement with the community; facilities renovations and the building of the new helicopter hangar in East Gwillimbury; and the purchase of specialized equipment for investigative and forensic purposes.
The 2025 budget supports our policing environment and business plan, with a continued focus on our people and our community.
“Over the last few years York Region has been experiencing a significant rise in violent crime and property crime. Undoubtedly, the policing environment for our members and our community has become increasingly complex,” states Chief Jim MacSween. “This budget addresses the resources that are required to address recent crime trends, while also preparing the organization for the future.”
For more information, contact York Regional Police Media Relations at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 2664.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
November 28, 2024
