York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween’s appointment has been extended by two additional years, effective May 1, 2025 and ending on April 30, 2027.
MacSween was appointed to the role of chief of police on May 1, 2020 by the Regional Municipality of York Police Service Board, which unanimously approved the extension prior to the end of his current term on April 30, 2025.
“The police service board is very pleased that Chief MacSween has accepted to stay for an additional two-year period. He is a results-oriented leader who has championed a number of strategic initiatives to ensure that York Region remains one of the safest communities in Canada,” said board chair Wayne Emmerson in a news release.
Under his leadership, York Regional Police has made significant investments in the organization’s member health and wellness, leadership development and inclusion and belonging initiatives. In his current role, Chief MacSween is responsible for approximately 2,400 employees, an operating and capital budget of $390 million and community safety for York Region’s 1.2 million residents.
MacSween holds a bachelor of applied arts degree in justice studies from the University of Guelph and a diploma in police foundations leadership from the Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. His professional leadership training includes the police leadership program at the Rotman School of Management and the executive strategic management program at the Senior Management Institute for Police in Boston, Mass.
In 2022, he was named to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces and is the recipient of the Governor General’s Exemplary Service 20-year medal, completing his 30th year of policing in October 2019.
He currently sits as the president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and on the board of directors of the Canadian Police Knowledge Network and Special Olympics Ontario. He is also an active member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Executive Research Forum, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Major City Chiefs Association.
“I feel privileged and honoured to have the opportunity to continue to lead the outstanding team at York Regional Police, one of the most progressive police services in Canada. I want to thank the members of York Regional Police, both sworn and civilian, for their ongoing commitment to the safety of our community, their dedication to our people-first programs and ensuring that YRP remains a top employer. Finally, I want to thank the York Regional Police Service Board for their continued trust and confidence in my leadership,” said Chief MacSween.
