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A paid duty officer is an off-duty police officer performing policing duties for an individual or organization other than York Regional Police. Paid duty officers are assigned by the police service, and may be arranged to serve a variety of functions such as traffic direction or security, at a variety of different functions, including weddings, banquets and other special events
Rates
Please note, a four hour minimum charge applies for all officers and
vehicles required for a paid duty. Shifts exceeding seven hours in length may
be divided into shifts at the discretion of York Regional Police.
A 20 per cent Administration Fee will be charged, in addition to HST.
When more than three officers are required, a Sergeant will be assigned.
NOTE: AS OF JULY 1, 2019 - THE ADMINSTRATION FEE WILL INCREASE TO 22 PER CENT.
Request a Paid Duty
During Business Hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. excluding statutory holidays).
Follow these instructions to book a paid duty officer
during business hours:
1.
LOGIN or Create a new account
2.
Select the duties
requested (Traffic/Construction; Banquet)
3.
Specify the hours and
dates requested including instructions or specific information related to the
request (attach any relevant permits, provide as much detail as possible about
the event).
4.
Submit the request.
Within 2 business days, the Paid Duty Unit will review all paid duty
requests including acceptance of the request, number of officers and vehicles,
depending on the nature of the paid duty.
Payment is required, in full, prior to the requested paid duty date.
Outside Business Hours
Follow these instructions to book a paid duty officer during business hours:
Within 2 business days, the Paid Duty Unit will review all paid duty requests including acceptance of the request, number of officers and vehicles, depending on the nature of the paid duty. Payment is required, in full, prior to the requested paid duty date.
To request a paid duty for the next business day outside of business hours, fax the Paid Duty Request Form or the Funeral Paid Duty Request Form to the policing district in which the paid duty will be performed. It is advised to follow up with the District to ensure that the request was received and had been filled with an officer assigned.
Funeral Escorts
Please attempt to route funeral processions in such a way as to avoid intersections equipped with red light cameras. If an officer is not visible within a red light camera-generated image, all vehicles proceeding through an intersection against a red light will be considered to have committed an offence and an offence notice will be issued to the vehicle owner.
Cancellation Terms
Any cancellation request must be received more than 24 hours before the beginning of the requested paid duty shift, or the applicant will be responsible for three hours at regular rates for each officer originally requested, or four hours if cancellation occurs within one hour of the requested shift.
To cancel during business hours, contact the Paid Duty Unit at 905-830-0303, extension 6085. To cancel outside business hours, contact the district directly to cancel (extensions listed below) - if more than one shift, please provide start times for each shift. A paid duty shift cannot be rescheduled within 24 hours of the requested shift time - in this instance, applicants will be required to cancel the original request and above fees are applicable.
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Contacts |
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Telephone |
Fax |
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Business hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |||
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Paid Duty Office |
During business hours only. After hours please use fax number for District. |
(905) 830-0303 |
(905) 895-7264 |
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Any inquiries outside of business hours to be directed to the Districts involved. Phone Number (905) 830-0303 - extensions for each District as listed below. | |||
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#1 District |
Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Newmarket and north-end of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Township of King. |
Ext. 7100 |
(905) 895-7572 |
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#2 District |
Town of Richmond Hill, Thornhill area of the Town of Markham, City of Vaughan. |
Ext. 7200 |
(905) 508-4694 |
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#3 District |
Town of Georgina |
Ext. 7300 |
(905) 722-8020 |
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#4 District |
City of Vaughan and southern King Township. |
Ext. 7400 |
(905) 832-5418 |
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#5 District |
Town of Markham and the southern area of Whitchurch-Stouffville. |
Ext. 7500 |
(905) 513-0679 |