YRT/VIVA Special Constable Services

The YRT/Viva Special Constable Services 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 Contables" by theYork Police Services Board, pursuant to Section 53 of the
Police Services Act of Ontario. The Special Constable apointment, by its very nature affords "peace officer" powers under section 2 of the Criminal Code of Canada, as it relates to the duties of the YORK/VIVA Transit System.

A contingent of Special Constables patrol both YRT and Viva properties and enforce:
* Criminal Code of Canada
* Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Ontario
* Regional Municipality of York By-law R-1415-2005-028They 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).

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.

External links

[http://www.yrt.ca/services/transit-enforcement.asp YRT Transit Enforcement]

ee also

*York Region Transit
*Vivayork
*Transit police
*TTC Special Constable Services