YRT/Viva Special Constable Services

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YRT/Viva Special Constable Services
Uniform Shoulder Patch of Special Constable
Agency overview
Formed	2005
Legal personality	Governmental: Government agency
Jurisdictional structure
Legal jurisdiction	York Region Transit (YRT) and Viva transit system in York Region, Ontario, Canada
General nature	Law enforcement Civilian agency
Operational structure
Sworn members	15 (2008)^[1]
Facilities
Stations	0
Website
Official website

The YRT/Viva Special Constable Services (also known as Viva Cops) is the security section of the York Region Transit (YRT) and Viva transit system in York Region, Ontario, Canada. 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 police officers, and are sworn in by the YRT/Viva and the York Regional Police. Authorized as "Special Constables" by the York Police Services Board, pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act of Ontario. 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.

1 Jurisdiction
2 Ranks
3 See also
4 References
5 External links

Jurisdiction[edit]

A contingent of Special Constables patrol both YRT and Viva properties and enforce:

Criminal Code
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Regional Municipality of York By-law R-1415-2005-028
Mental Health Act

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 violations.

YRT/Viva Special Constables also drive in the 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.

Ranks[edit]

Special Constables - 50
Fare Inspector - 10
Operations Enforcement Dispatchers - 8
Team Lead Special Constable - 8
Enforcement Support Staff - 3
Transit Enforcement Supervisor - 4

References[edit]

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