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The Vulnerable Person Registry allows an improved police response to vulnerable people who may require emergency assistance due to their condition. It expedites the process of locating and assisting vulnerable residents or frequent visitors to York Region by making essential personal information readily available to responding officers.
A vulnerable person is someone with a cognitive, physical, intellectual or developmental disability or other condition which may place them at an increased risk of misadventure. These conditions may include:
In order to be eligible for the Vulnerable Person Registry, the vulnerable person must also:
Vulnerable people living in York Region are encouraged to click here to submit their application using our online registry.
What information is required to register?
During the registration, you will be asked to provide the following information:
In the event a vulnerable person requires police assistance, their physical description, medical history, areas he/she frequents, triggers and de-escalation techniques will be provided to emergency responders, will be provided to officers responding to the call.
The information contained in flag records will assist responders by:
Who has access to the registry?
If a vulnerable person requires assistance, York Regional Police would have access to his or her vital information.
The information may also be distributed by York Regional Police to any other accredited police or health care agency involved in providing care of an emergent nature or under circumstances which, in the best of interest of the subject, requires such communications so as to expedite assistance efforts by both policing and medical authorities.
How often do I need to update a vulnerable person's profile?
What information needs to be updated?
Speaking with police officers in uniform can be a challenging, stressful experience. But often, when our officers encounter a vulnerable person, there are important things they need to know in order to ensure everyone's safety.
The Vulnerable Person Identity Card helps alleviate communication challenges between vulnerable people and the officers they may encounter. It includes important details, such as emergency contact and medical information.
In tandem with enlisting in the Vulnerable Person Registry, this tool helps give vulnerable people a voice when they need it most. Contact the Community Engagement and Wellbeing Unit to request a card.
Do you have questions about the Vulnerable Person Registry? Contact us:
Community Engagement and Wellbeing
1-866-876-5423 ext. 6877
vpr@yrp.ca