History
York Regional Police was formed in 1971 when the province forced the creation of a regional upper tier municipal government that included the lower tier municipalities of York County. The police forces that were amalgamated to create one force providing service for the region are:
- King Township Police;
- Vaughan Township Police;
- Whitchurch Township Police;
- Markham Township Police;
- North Gwillimbury Township Police;
- Georgina Township Police;
- East Gwillimbury Township;
- Town of Richmond Hill Police;
- Town of Newmarket Police;
- Town of Aurora Police;
- Village of Stouffville Police;
- Village of Sutton Police;
- Village of Markham Police;
- Village of Woodbridge Police.
YRP's motto "Deeds Speak" is derived from the motto of the 3rd York Militia Regiment, many of whom also served as local constables in the Home District. The YRP crest is based on the crest from the former County of York government.
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