YORK REGIONAL POLICE

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This is Deb. Deb has been playing hockey since she was three years old and now organizes several hockey tournaments to benefit local charities. Between her busy work and hockey schedules, she tries to fit in a visit to Walt Disney World whenever she can. Deb has been policing for 13 years. For the past six, she's investigated major crimes. She's a qualified sexual assault investigator - and she's only a click away at yrp.ca/ReportSexAssault. #ItsNeverOkay #sapm #survivors #victims #sexualassault #sexualassaultprevention #people #realpeople #heretohelp #investigators #police #yorkregionalpolice

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This is Kim. Kim used to be an early childhood educator, which inspired her to join the Special Victims Unit, where she's empowered victims for six years. She balances the challenging investigations she faces with her work as a yoga instructor. Yoga is her yin, policing is her yang. Kim has been policing for 17 years. She is a qualified sexual assault investigator - and she's only a click away. Visit yrp.ca/ReportSexAssault to learn more. #ItsNeverOkay #sapm #survivors #victims #sexualassault #sexualassaultprevention #people #realpeople #profile #portrait #heretohelp #investigators #police #yorkregionalpolice

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Not a great day for a ride, but there is never a bad day to consider motorcycle safety on our roads. Today, our motorcycle officers performed requalification training in Richmond Hill and watched a sobering collision video feat. off-duty Constable Dan St. Amand. Watch it on facebook.com/officialYRP or youtube.com/officialYRP. #rain #puddle #slipperywhenwet #motorcycle #motorbike #harleydavidson #harley #safety #training #police #biker #richmondhill #yorkregionalpolice (at Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park)

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He only had a few hours in command, but Police Chief for-a-day Jin Zhou faced many challenges during his tenure: Like remembering what hand to salute with, and making sure he had time to check out the forensics lab AND play fetch with Police Service Dog Royal! #kids #amazingkids #smartkid #grade5 #dreamjob #bestjobever #bestdayever #police #chief #canine #k9 #forensics #science #yorkregionalpolice (at York Regional Police)

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We may be 3,000 kilometres away, but York Regional Police stands with the victims, families, communities and first responders affected by the #Humboldt tragedy. #jerseyday #jerseysforhumboldt #humboldtstrong #putyoursticksout #tragedy #canada (at York Regional Police)

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Members of the York Regional Police Pipe and Drum Band have been proudly sporting the Sir John A. MacDonald tartan for more than a quarter-century. Does #NationalTartanDay inspire you to join them? Email [email protected] to learn more. #tartan #highlands #Scottish #heritage #pipeband #bagpipes #drums #kilts #volunteer #ontariopolicecollege #marchingband #police #yorkregionalpolice (at Ontario Police College)

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If you're at @hometownhockey in Markham tonight, use our Snapchat filter and help spread an important message to drivers: Keep your head up - don't text and drive. #KeepYourHeadUp #DontTextAndDrive #drivers #roadsafety #hometownhockey #hockey #festival #markham #yorkregionalpolice

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Today marks #HumanTrafficking Awareness Day in Ontario. Many people think this happens anywhere but here, but it happens every day in our communities, to people we know. Survivors may be your classmates, students, friends, neighbours, sisters, brothers, daughters and sons. Help us #stoptrafficking. Visit yrp.ca/StopSexTrafficking to learn more. #knowhumantrafficking #victim #survivor #survivors #abuse #sex #sexindustry #students #daughters #sons #brothers #sisters #police #detective #yorkregionalpolice

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This young man was one of 91 new Canadians who were proud to take their oath of citizenship on December 9. And yes, they were warned about the snow. #canada #canada150 #canadian #iamcanadian #welcometocanada #immigration #diversity #culture #celebration #citizen #community #police #internationalhumanrightsday #yorkregion (at York Regional Police)

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Things went from LOL to OMG real fast for that texter. That's why we always say: Keep your head up! #KeepYourHeadUp #DontTextAndDrive #hockey #goon #bodycheck #nhl #hockeyhits #doncherry #rockemsockem #police #driving #driver #roadsafety #carcrash #collision #yorkregionalpolice

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Go for a rip with members of the Marine Unit on this winter edition of #BehindTheBadge.

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Officers caught this 32-year-old plumber racing and littering bananas all over the road in Markham. He was arrested for possessing a large quantity of mushrooms. #mar10day #mar10 #supermario #mariokart #nintendo #police #markham

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Women work in every branch of York Regional Police and they ensure our citizens feel safe and secure every single day. We're proud to celebrate all the women who make a difference in our service and in our community. #internationalwomensday #women #womensday #♀️ #powerfulwomen #community #police #yorkregion #yorkregionalpolice

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If policing is your dream job, don't let it slide away. Bring your questions about YRP to chat with our recruiters at twitter.com/yrp on Monday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. #job #jobs #cooljob #career #careergoals #police #policing #recruiting #snowmobile #sled #sledding #snow #winter #frozen #lakesimcoe #keswick (at Willow Beach Lake Simcoe)

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This is your time to wear the crest. Have we received your application yet?

Visit yrp.ca/recruiting for more info.

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Not surprisingly, cops receive #MeanTweets too. Especially when you have over 100K followers. Thought we'd share a few sent to twitter.com/yrp

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York Regional Police on Twitter

“Not surprisingly, cops receive #MeanTweets too. Especially when you have over 100K followers. Thought we'd share a few sent to @YRP https://t.co/VCnLWhM13l”

We love our 100,000 followers on Twitter - but some are meaner than others. Thought we’d a few #MeanTweets we’ve received.