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Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
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Created in 1951, the OACP is the voice of Ontario Police Leaders. We provide a channel for police leaders to share ideas and cooperatively create solutions. Our association is not-for-profit and we are based in Toronto.
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Ontario’s Police Leaders Welcome Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. Meaningful reforms to the bail & sentencing systems protects victims, first responders & communities.

Find the statement in the "News" section of our website - oacp.ca.
Communicating with our communities is vital to effective & accountable policing. But doing internal communications well is also important to supporting police members. Thank you to Toronto Police Service’s Evelyn Matthias for an informative presentation at the CCN meeting 👏🏾
Thank you to Natalie Clancy & Toronto Police Service’s communications team for hosting today’s OACP Corporate Communications Network meeting. Learning & sharing to ensure we effectively serve police services & Ontarians. Thanks to Special Investigations Unit’s Monica Hudon for her presentation!
We are grateful to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for partnering with us to host the 2025 OACP Alcohol, Gaming & Cannabis Seminar. We had 120+ dedicated police personnel building their skills in the areas of liquor, gaming, & drug enforcement at the @tps.ca College. 👏🏾
We’re so proud of our boys of October & are cheering on the @bluejaysbot.bsky.social as they take on the LA Dodgers in the World Series. As in policing, they showed that it takes a team to win! Toronto, Ontario, & Canada are right behind you, boys! #WANTITALL www.itsacalling.ca
. #OACP Exec Director Paul Pedersen was joined by TNT Justice Sr. Consultant Jeff McGuire and Sigma Assessment's Laura Johnson to deliver an insightful presentation at the #IACP2025 annual conference in Denver. We are proud to collaborate on a consistent and effective tool for hiring new officers.
Congratulations to Staff Superintendent John Goodman on being named the new Deputy Chief of Community Policing of Waterloo Regional Police Service!
Deputy Chief Designate Goodman joins Deputy Chief Jen Davis & Deputy Chief Eugene Fenton as the Service's 3rd Deputy Chief of Police.
We are proud to have police leaders like Waterloo Regional Police Service Chief Mark Crowell, one of our Vice-Presidents, at today’s Building Bridges Evidence-based Policing Conference. His presentation on Stratified Policing was tremendous. Check out this HQ article bit.ly/46Udtko
Thank You to our Crisis and Strategic Communications Conference sponsors! We greatly value your ongoing support

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We are looking forward to welcoming our delegates next week for the #crisiscommunications Conference in beautiful Niagara Falls, ON! Two days of national and international experts, case studies, and vital strategies to navigate today's era of constant communication. We can't wait to see you there!
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We're excited to attend the Ontario Police Services Recruitment Fair: Supporting Women in Policing!
Lindsay and Chelsea will be on hand to answer your questions about the OACP Certificate Process.
Register at tps.ca/careers
#WomenInPolicing #RecruitmentFair @oacp.bsky.social @tps.ca
A full house for our Drug Recognition & Enforcement Conference kicked off by Peel Reginal Police Constable Carmine Bonacci. We have 306 participants here! Great presentations from experts in the field of drug & alcohol-impaired driving detection and prosecution
On National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, we celebrate the work of our colleagues @IPCOUnified, @OPP_News, & municipal police services on Indigenous Awareness training & other important initiatives that promote dialogue & understanding with Indigenous communities. #NDTR, #EveryChildMatters
On National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, #OACP honours the history, cultures, & languages of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, & Métis peoples, & acknowledges the enduring impact of the residential school system. #NDTR, #TruthAndReconciliation, #EveryChildMatters
The OACP is proud to support the Association of Black Law Enforcers & its Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala. We encourage all Ontario police services to be proudly represented at this great event. Thank you to Toronto Police Service & Toronto Police Association for hosting your support!
Today, we honour Canadian police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow Canadians. The Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day is a day to remember & also also thank runners & riders on the National Peace Officers Memorial Run
Ontario’s police leadership welcome the expansion of the Basic Constable Training Program to protect Ontario communities. Thank you @TeamKerzner @ONsafety. bit.ly/3IJdHmo.

We’re hiring. Answer the Call. Get started here: www.itsacalling.ca

#Hiring #Career
Thank you & ride safe to all police members participating in the Canadian Police Memorial Ride to Remember September 24-27 ahead of the Canadian Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial in Ottawa. Honouring police heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Heros In Life.
The proposed Bill C-2 will enhanced Canada’s borders. Ontario’s police leaders believe this proposed federal legislation will addre a number of essential public safety needs to keep Canadians safe. bit.ly/3KHwPSg
Investigative genetic genealogy is helping solve cold cases & free the innocent—but it needs clear rules. Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner @ipcontario.bsky.social has outlined recommended guardrails to guide its responsible use.

Read more on our HQ Hub 👉 oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/gua...
OACP President Mark Campbell & Exec. Director Paul Pedersen attended Day 2 of #CACP2025. #PublicSafety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged the growing challenges police face as roles shift beyond enforcement to social services.
🚨 Police Leaders & Comms Pros!

Save the date: Oct 6–7, 2025


OACP Crisis & Strategic Comms Conf. is coming to #NiagaraFalls!
Join top experts for keynotes, case studies & must-know crisis strategies.


Register now at oacp.ca > Events
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Honouring #MMIWG2S: The #LacSeulPoliceService has unveiled a striking new vehicle to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People — a moving tribute and call for justice, awareness, and #Reconciliation.
Congrats to Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan of @yrp.ca who was officially sworn in this week! With 27 years of service, he brings strong leadership to his new role. Best wishes from all of us at the #OACP.
The OACP congratulates Chief Brent Duguay on his appointment as Chief of Police for the Sault Ste. Marie Police.

With 30+ years of policing experience, Chief Duguay brings proven leadership to his new role. We look forward to working with him in this next chapter.

#OACP #SaultSteMarie