York Regional Police is proud to announce the York Regional Police Service Board has appointed Deputy Chief Paulo Da Silva as Chief of Police, marking a leadership transition grounded in continuity, collaboration and community safety.
Chief Da Silva began his policing career in 1993 and joined York Regional Police in 1997. Now in his 32nd year of service, he was sworn in as Chief on June 29, 2026.
Throughout his career, Chief Da Silva has built a reputation for community-focused policing, innovation and professional development. He is recognized for fostering inclusive workplaces, building high-performing teams and strengthening partnerships that support safer communities.
In his most recent role as Deputy Chief, he led York Regional Police’s Community Safety Branch, overseeing frontline policing operations across all five districts and three sub-stations throughout the region.
Chief Da Silva has also played a key role in advancing policing innovation across the organization. He led the implementation and expansion of the CCTV Community Camera Program and Automated Licence Plate Recognition technology, and spearheaded major modernization initiatives including the Community Safety Data Portal, the P25 Voice Radio System Initiative and the Connected Officer Program, which equipped every frontline member with a smartphone. He also oversaw the implementation of electronic note-taking, the Digital Evidence Management System and the Strategic Technology Framework.
