The YRT Special Constable Services is the security section of the York Region Transit (YRT) and

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transit system in

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. The Special Constable Services were launched in September 2005, and are responsible for safety and security on the YRT and Viva. These Special Constables are peace officers, have similar powers as

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, and are sworn in by the YRT and the

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. Authorized as " Special Constables" by the York Police Services Board, pursuant to Section 53 of the

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. The Special Constable appointment, by its very nature affords " peace officer" powers under section 2 of the Canadian Criminal Code, as it relates to the duties of the YRT/Viva Transit System.

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A contingent of Special Constables patrol YRT and Viva properties and enforce: * Criminal Code *

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Regional Municipality of York Transit Bylaw (No. 2017-7)
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They also enforce the Trespass to Property Act of Ontario, as agents of the property. Special constables wear distinct uniforms with black jackets and blue shirts with Special Constables identification (blue and black crest on their shoulders), handcuffs, ASP baton and pepper-foam. Fare Media Inspectors are enforcement officers responsible for fare inspections on Viva and issuing fines relating to fare evasion. YRT/Viva Special Constables also drive in unmarked and marked cruisers. The special constables patrol within areas served by the YRT/Viva (mostly in York Region, but Toronto as well) in marked vehicles. Constables are armed with handcuffs, OC foam and expandable baton only.https://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/cb40cf29-e73b-460e-bed5-74dac45159f3/may+7+enforcement+ex.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

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YRT Transit Enforcement
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