York Region Administrative Centre in the Town of Newmarket

Message from the Police Service Board

Chair Steve Pellegrini, Mayor of King Township

On behalf of the York Regional Police Service Board, I am pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report. This year was both productive and impactful, marked by significant achievements and the continued dedication of our Board members and York Regional Police in serving and safeguarding more than 1.25 million residents of York Region.

In 2025, the Board appointed Deputy Chief Hogan, a respected leader in the policing community with more than 27 years of policing experience.

The Board also ratified a new five-year agreement with the Police Association. The agreement aligns with comparable GTA police services and includes enhancements that support member wellness while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The Board approved the service’s $499 million operating budget for 2026 and the capital budget of $38.3 million. Read more about the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets on our website.

Recognizing the importance of community well-being, the Board committed $100,000 toward the development of the York Region Mental Health Community Care Centre, anticipated to open in 2027. The centre will provide a comprehensive range of services, including specialized treatment, clinical care, addiction and psychiatric services, peer support, and youth and family assistance programs.

The Board also adopted several governance policies that reinforce its commitment to accountability, transparency, and compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, while supporting the important work of York Regional Police.

In addition, the Police Service Board welcomed new member Dr. David Bodenstein.

I encourage visiting the York Regional Police Service Board website to learn more about the Board’s work and priorities.

I would like to thank York Regional Police for their unwavering commitment to community safety, as well as the members of the Board for their diligence and dedication to responsible, effective, and transparent governance.

Steve Pellegrini, Police Service Board Chair