York Regional Police, YRDSB and YCDSB announce renewed partnership
New School Police Presentations provide standardized community safety education to children across York Region
After a brief pause in 2021, York Regional Police, the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) announced the launch of new School Police Presentations and the Police School Board Protocol in September 2024.
From 2021 to 2024, York Regional Police, YRDSB and YCDSB undertook extensive review and consultation. YCDSB agreed to the new curriculum in 2025.
The new School Police Presentations are a joint collaboration and were updated to align with both organizations’ responsibility to community safety and education.
York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween said the organization was thrilled to launch the new protocol.
“We are confident it achieves the goal of educating our students on how they can keep themselves safe and help ensure overall community safety,” he said.
“We will continue to support our school boards as they support us,” Chief MacSween continued.
The protocol was based on a mandated provincial template that provides for a safe, inclusive and equitable school environment which supports learning and behaviour development, including respect, responsibility and civility.
As part of the new School Police Presentations, York Regional Police brought standardized, age-appropriate presentations back to schools in the region.
For younger students, the presentation topics include community helpers, road safety, bike safety and pedestrian safety.
Meanwhile, secondary students learn about pathways to careers in policing and the science behind speed measurement and impairment.
Chief MacSween said York Regional Police is “very grateful for the strong, ongoing partnership with our boards and the ongoing work we are doing to ensure York Region remains one of the safest communities in Canada.”
