Adequacy Standards
Witness Protection
Policy No: 02/00-20
Effective Date: July 26, 2000
Legislative/Regulatory Requirements
Section 29 of the Adequacy Standards Regulation requires a police services board to have a policy on witness protection and security. In addition, section 13(1)(f) requires the Chief of Police to establish procedures and processes in respect of witness protection and security.
Board Policy
It is the policy of the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board with respect to witness protection and security that the Chief of Police will:
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establish procedures and processes in respect of witness protection and security; and
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ensure that the police service has a Witness Protection Liaison Officer, or an arrangement with another police service to use their Witness Protection Liaison Officer.