York Regional Police Association
600 Stonehaven Ave L3X 2M4 Newmarket, ON, Canada

#FacialHairVsFacialHair congrats to our very own YRPA Director Robin Coombs on winning Breakfast Television Toronto's blink off! https://bit.ly/3qAUnd4

#TBT to last year’s Kids Christmas Party...can’t help but share this! Hope we get to see our YRPA families again real soon!

Today we remember the 14 female victims at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal who lost their lives. It is also a day to reflect on violence against women and how we can make our communities safer places. #December6

MO THANKS to everyone who supported the YRP Movember Challenge team and helped to raised an incredible $17,922 for Movember Canada! Congrats to Ceremonial Stashes on raising over 1/2 the funds! Special shout out to Stacey Diamond and other volunteers who made this campaign possible.

Our s and our hands are full with the number of holiday cards our members and their families have prepared for the women and men of Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Armed Forces in the United States. We hope these messages bring a pieces of to wherever they may find themselves this holiday season. Christmas Greetings for Canadian Troops

Only 4 days left to submit a nomination for a deserving #YorkRegion family or individual who may need some help this Christmas. Head over to https://bit.ly/RAOXmas and and submit a nomination before November 22. Jewel 88.5 Toronto #RAOXmas

Nominations for YRPA and Jewel 88.5 Toronto's Random Acts of Christmas closes today at 11:59pm. If you know a #YorkRegion family or individual that could use a pick-me up or a helping hand this holiday season, submit a nomination at: https://bit.ly/RAOXmas #RAOXmas

Every little bit helps...

Help support Staff Sgt Riddell, Constable Drummond & Constable Meacham with Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign. Fill a new or gently used purse or backpack with toiletries, sanitary products, other personal items, scarf, gloves, notebook or gift card. All items must be in unopened packages. Campaign runs until Tuesday, December 1. For more info, please visit: https://www.fillapurseforasistercampaign.ca/

Today we honour and remember the sacrifices made by First Nations, Métis and Inuit people of Canada and their long tradition of military service to our country. We are grateful for the sacrifices they made to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. #IndigenousVeteransDay

On behalf of our members, our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Provincial Constable Hovingh family, friends and fellow Ontario Provincial Police Association members. His sacrifice will be forever remembered. May he rest in peace. #HeroesInLife

Nominations for Random Acts of Christmas close November 22. If you know a York Region family or individual that could use a helping hand this holiday season, please visit: https://bit.ly/RAOXmas #RAOXmas

#Movember vibes! Showing our support for our YRP Movember Challenge Team, that has so far raised an amazing $12,962 to help change the face of men's health! Show your support: https://ca.movember.com/mospace/network/view/id/49441?mc=1

Today we remember Constable William Grant who paid the ultimate price on October 9, 1984. Just after midnight, Constable Grant spotted a vehicle ahead of him being driven erratically. He attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver sped away, leading Constable Grant into a high-speed pursuit. The vehicle continued northbound on Kennedy Road and outdistanced Constable Grant’s cruiser. The driver then turned the vehicle around, shut off the headlights, and drove straight at t...he officer. The ensuing collision caused Constable Grant to suffer massive internal injuries. When radio could not contact him, officers were dispatched to search for him until they discovered the wreck. Constable Grant was dead at the scene, while the 19-year-old driver of the vehicle was found dead in a nearby field after shooting himself with the officer’s revolver. Officers later discovered that the driver, a Thornhill teen, had stolen his parents’ vehicle after a fight with his girlfriend. Constable Grant, an exemplary officer and outstanding family man, left behind his wife Susan and then 19-month-old daughter, Lara. His second child, William James Grant, was born two weeks after his death. We will always remember our #HeroesInLife

Time to spread some much needed Christmas cheer with Jewel 88.5 Toronto #RAOXmas

Although today's York Regional Police #RemembranceDay ceremony looked a lot different this year, we will still remember the people who served our country. We will never forget the sacrifices of the many who have fallen and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve. #LestWeForget

Today we remember High County Constable John Fisk, the first known police officer killed in the line of duty in Canada. John Fisk was born September 24, 1752 in Wallingford, Connecticut. In 1776, he served as an Ensign in Elmore’s Connecticut Battalion, part of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution. During this time, he was in charge of prisoners. He resigned his commission, moved to Stockbridge Massachusetts and in February 1777 married Lavinia Higby Dean. Th...ey subsequently moved to Albany New York, and then Grand Isle in Lake Champlain Vermont and had 6 children: John Dean, Cathy, Claudius Victory, Cinthy (Cynthia), Clarissa, and Claudius Lucius. In 1801, High Constable Fisk, along with his wife and six children, moved from Grand Isle in Lake Champlain, Vermont, settling on a 210-acre farm located on what is now the area of Ransom Drive to Brookland Avenue in the Town of Aurora. He was made High Constable of the Home District in 1804, which at the time encompassed the present-day counties and regions of York, Durham, Peel, Simcoe and Toronto (then York). On October 7, 1804, while he was escorting a prisoner to trial in Newcastle, Ontario. The men sailed aboard a schooner named Speedy. The ship sank in a storm taking High Constable John Fisk and all other passengers to their deaths. High Constable Fisk’s body was never recovered from the lake. There is a plaque in his honour in the Trenton area. We will always remember our #HeroesInLife

Received a nice surprise from PC Thomas! YRPA 3rd Annual Bass Fishing Tournament held in September raised $1,500 for Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and $800 for our YRPA Benevolent Fund. Thanks to all the generous supporters who helped to make this event possible #SupportingOurCommunities

We are hoping to make this holiday season a bit brighter for people in #YorkRegion with our friends Jewel 88.5 Toronto with the goal of sharing gifts with families and individuals that could use some help this Christmas. More info on #RAOXmas visit: https://bit.ly/RAOXmas

Nominations for our annual Random Acts of Christmas are now open and close on November 22!

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. #MIAW2020

An amazing team of law enforcement riders out today supporting 360kids and over 300 homeless youth in York Region for Ride for Refuge #Ride20. Thanks to all participants and supporters who helped to raise $5,000!

This morning, YRPA's Rob O'Quinn & Robin Coombs are in studio with the Jewel 88.5 Toronto team to kick off our Random Acts of Christmas campaign to help those in #YorkRegion that could use some help to celebrate the holidays this year. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3kP8fxi #RAOXmas

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Andre Crawford on 34 years of dedicated service to York Regional Police. Community engagement and making a positive impact has always been an important part of Deputy Crawford's leadership. We thank him for his commitment and wish him all the best in retirement!

A few of our members made the annual trip to Ottawa as part of the Canadian Police And Peace Officers' Memorial to pay tribute to the ones we have lost in the line of duty, as we will never forget our #HeroesInLife. To the families and friends of those brave officers, our hearts are with you this weekend.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween Thank you to our uniform officers, civilian members and fellow first responders who are working to ensure a safe evening throughout #YorkRegion

Although we can't be together today, we will still honour and pay tribute to over 874 fallen officers and their families, which made the ultimate tragic sacrifice to keep our communities safe in Canada. Our #HeroesInLife, not death. Watch 2020 Canadian Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Service today at 11am: http://CPPOM.ca/Live

Tonight we paid tribute to our fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Forever in our hearts Constable Garrett Styles, Detective Constable Robert Plunkett, Constable William Grant, Constable Douglas Tribbling, Constable Gerald Mills, Constable Edward Holdsworth, Constable Lewis Durant, Sergeant Thomas Kirk, Constable William Boyd and Constable John Fish. #WeRemember #HeroesInLife #RunToRemember

Today, the 2020 The Royal Canadian Legion - National Headquarters poppy campaign has begun. Time to #GetYourPoppy to honour the brave men and women who gave up today to give us our tomorrow. #LestWeForget

Thank you Sergeant Rahravan and our other amazing female uniformed and civilian members for continuing to break down barriers and make a positive impact in our communities each and everyday

The 2020 Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service will look a lot different this year, but we are so proud of our York Regional Police riders and runners who continue to honour our fallen sisters and brothers that gave the ultimate sacrifice

Thank you to all the police services groups and members who are continuing our annual tradition of paying tribute to the ones we have lost in the line of duty #WeRemember #HeroesInLife

In 1975, Joy Dennison became York Regional Police's 1st female officer. When she was hired, she already had 10 years experience with Metropolitan Toronto Police, and was the only woman to receive the Police Commissioners' highest honour - the Medal of Honour. Constable Dennison was sworn in on January 22, and a few days later Constable Linda Doggett, another Metro Officer was hired. #WomensHistoryMonth #BecauseOfYou

Congratulations to our new York Regional Police Deputy Chiefs Cecile Hammond and Paulo Da Silva! We wish them all the best in their new roles and look forward to continuing our strong and collaborative working relationship with the service.

Our #HeroesInLife will always been remembered On Sunday, September 27 at 11:00am, we join Canadian Police And Peace Officers' Memorial for their 2020 Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service via live stream, to honour the memory of those we've lost at: https://cppom.ca/Live/

Nicely done by our 2 District Officers https://bit.ly/2ThaXPM

Thank you to our members and their families who joined us this weekend for our 3rd annual YRPA Bass Fishing Tournament for Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and our YRPA Benevolent Fund. A big thanks goes out to our generous supporters and organizers who helped to make this event possible #SupportingOurCommunities

Congratulations and a warm welcome to our 38 new Constables who officially graduated yesterday. Be safe out there

For #Thanksgiving2020 we give thanks to all our heroes who have kept our essential services and businesses going, even in challenging times. We appreciate your sacrifices more than words can say. Happy Thanksgiving!