$360M York Regional Police operating budget includes 23 additional members

The 2021 $34.3 million capital budget includes funding for the new Newmarket station

Newmarkettoday.ca
March 26, 2021

York Regional Police is pleased to announce that York Regional Council has approved the 2021 police operating and capital budgets, allowing 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 one of Canada’s safest communities.

The approved net operating budget for 2021 is $360.7 million. The capital budget is $34.3 million, with capital spending authority for multiple-year projects of $47.5 million.

We will be adding 23 additional members in 2021 to meet the demands of growth in York Region and workload pressures, while maintaining quality service levels. These additional members will focus on tackling major crime, member wellness and legislative requirements. They will be deployed to Organized Crime and Intelligence Services, Investigative Services, Support Services, Operational Command, Staff Services, and Executive Services.

The capital budget will provide funding for the new #1 District in Newmarket, land acquisition for a future substation, digital evidence management software (DEMS), as well as the annual purchase of vehicles, information technology equipment and specialized equipment.

The approval of this budget allows us to meet the increase in demands from calls for service and population growth, while strengthening our response to more complex and increasing violent crime in the region. The budget continues to invest in the mental health, well-being and psychological safety of its members as an important part of a productive, effective and healthy workplace.

There is also a continued emphasis on modernization initiatives and efficiencies as identified through Project Nova and leveraging technology such as business intelligence and DEMS, to better serve our growing community.