Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
@oacp.bsky.social
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.
It is with profound sadness that the OACP announces the passing of Retired Chief J.P. Levesque, formerly of the Thunder Bay Police Service.
On behalf of the OACP Executive, Board and membership, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Chief Levesque’s family, friends, and former colleagues.
On behalf of the OACP Executive, Board and membership, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Chief Levesque’s family, friends, and former colleagues.
December 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
It is with profound sadness that the OACP announces the passing of Retired Chief J.P. Levesque, formerly of the Thunder Bay Police Service.
On behalf of the OACP Executive, Board and membership, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Chief Levesque’s family, friends, and former colleagues.
On behalf of the OACP Executive, Board and membership, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Chief Levesque’s family, friends, and former colleagues.
We should all be horrified by the scenes in Australia involving the Bondi Beach Hanukkahshooting.
While hate crimes overall affect many communities, anti-Jewish hate crimes are the single largest category reported in Canada, especially when broken down by religion-motivated incidents.
While hate crimes overall affect many communities, anti-Jewish hate crimes are the single largest category reported in Canada, especially when broken down by religion-motivated incidents.
December 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We should all be horrified by the scenes in Australia involving the Bondi Beach Hanukkahshooting.
While hate crimes overall affect many communities, anti-Jewish hate crimes are the single largest category reported in Canada, especially when broken down by religion-motivated incidents.
While hate crimes overall affect many communities, anti-Jewish hate crimes are the single largest category reported in Canada, especially when broken down by religion-motivated incidents.
The OACP's Youth Committee is proud to announce the findings of its 2025 Ontario Police & Youth Engagement Survey.
Ontario police services are engaged and making a real difference in many diverse ways through youth engagement, in and beyond schools.
Link for media release: bit.ly/48FAw3k
Ontario police services are engaged and making a real difference in many diverse ways through youth engagement, in and beyond schools.
Link for media release: bit.ly/48FAw3k
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The OACP's Youth Committee is proud to announce the findings of its 2025 Ontario Police & Youth Engagement Survey.
Ontario police services are engaged and making a real difference in many diverse ways through youth engagement, in and beyond schools.
Link for media release: bit.ly/48FAw3k
Ontario police services are engaged and making a real difference in many diverse ways through youth engagement, in and beyond schools.
Link for media release: bit.ly/48FAw3k
We are excited to welcome Adam MacIntosh to our #police leadership team! The newly appointed Chief of Kingston Police brings a wealth of experience to the organization from his time with the RCMP in Nunavut and B.C. He starts his new role on January 20, 2026. Welcome to our province!
December 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We are excited to welcome Adam MacIntosh to our #police leadership team! The newly appointed Chief of Kingston Police brings a wealth of experience to the organization from his time with the RCMP in Nunavut and B.C. He starts his new role on January 20, 2026. Welcome to our province!
Congratulations to Cobourg Police Service's Chief Paul VandeGraaf on the announcement of his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service.
The #OACP thanks you for your contributions to both your local community and the wider policing community. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!
The #OACP thanks you for your contributions to both your local community and the wider policing community. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Congratulations to Cobourg Police Service's Chief Paul VandeGraaf on the announcement of his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service.
The #OACP thanks you for your contributions to both your local community and the wider policing community. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!
The #OACP thanks you for your contributions to both your local community and the wider policing community. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!
On December 6, we remember the 14 women killed in the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.
"Violence against women continues in every part of the world, limiting social and economic progress, and harming tamilies, communities and nations" Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director, UNFPA
"Violence against women continues in every part of the world, limiting social and economic progress, and harming tamilies, communities and nations" Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director, UNFPA
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
On December 6, we remember the 14 women killed in the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.
"Violence against women continues in every part of the world, limiting social and economic progress, and harming tamilies, communities and nations" Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director, UNFPA
"Violence against women continues in every part of the world, limiting social and economic progress, and harming tamilies, communities and nations" Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director, UNFPA
Thank you to #OACP Executive Director Paul Pedersen & OPP Commissioner Tom Carrique for kicking off a day of tremendous learning & sharing
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you to #OACP Executive Director Paul Pedersen & OPP Commissioner Tom Carrique for kicking off a day of tremendous learning & sharing
We are proud to host our 2025 Indigenous Awareness Symposium today in partnership with the OPP & IPCO
Indigenous police services play a crucial role in community safety for indigenous people. All police services are committed to truth & reconciliation to Indigenous & all other communities
Indigenous police services play a crucial role in community safety for indigenous people. All police services are committed to truth & reconciliation to Indigenous & all other communities
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We are proud to host our 2025 Indigenous Awareness Symposium today in partnership with the OPP & IPCO
Indigenous police services play a crucial role in community safety for indigenous people. All police services are committed to truth & reconciliation to Indigenous & all other communities
Indigenous police services play a crucial role in community safety for indigenous people. All police services are committed to truth & reconciliation to Indigenous & all other communities
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women marks the launch of the UNiTE campaign.
This year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on ending Digital Violence. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
This year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on ending Digital Violence. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women marks the launch of the UNiTE campaign.
This year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on ending Digital Violence. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
This year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on ending Digital Violence. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Ontario’s #police leaders were honoured to welcome Special Investigations Unit Director Joseph Martino to our 2025 Police CEOs Day. Effective police oversight is a critical element in ensuring public trust & legitimacy for our profession.
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Ontario’s #police leaders were honoured to welcome Special Investigations Unit Director Joseph Martino to our 2025 Police CEOs Day. Effective police oversight is a critical element in ensuring public trust & legitimacy for our profession.
With the holiday season approaching, Chiefs of Police & Officers from the North Bay PS, OPP, Anishinabek PS, @sudburypolice.bsky.social @timminspolice.bsky.social, Sault St. Marie PS & UCCM Anishnabbe PS joined to launch #FestiveRide2025 in North Bay yesterday.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
With the holiday season approaching, Chiefs of Police & Officers from the North Bay PS, OPP, Anishinabek PS, @sudburypolice.bsky.social @timminspolice.bsky.social, Sault St. Marie PS & UCCM Anishnabbe PS joined to launch #FestiveRide2025 in North Bay yesterday.
Special thank you to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation & our community partners for your support in today's event and for the work you do all year round in raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Special thank you to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation & our community partners for your support in today's event and for the work you do all year round in raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.
The #OACP was delighted to stand with police services in launching the provincial #FestiveRide2025.
Thank you to Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira, OPP Chief Supt. Andre Phelps, & @tps.ca Supt. Catherine Jackson for your remarks & support of this very important campaign.
Thank you to Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira, OPP Chief Supt. Andre Phelps, & @tps.ca Supt. Catherine Jackson for your remarks & support of this very important campaign.
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The #OACP was delighted to stand with police services in launching the provincial #FestiveRide2025.
Thank you to Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira, OPP Chief Supt. Andre Phelps, & @tps.ca Supt. Catherine Jackson for your remarks & support of this very important campaign.
Thank you to Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira, OPP Chief Supt. Andre Phelps, & @tps.ca Supt. Catherine Jackson for your remarks & support of this very important campaign.
#OACP’s @Coutorocks10 & @GM’s Clyde Haggard joined @DeputyCraddock & Insp. Marc LeSage in @GardenRiver to present @APScops Constable Logan Lewis with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award!
@OnStar & #OACP are proud to honour this young officer's heroism. Media Release via link: bit.ly/4nWYFrT
@OnStar & #OACP are proud to honour this young officer's heroism. Media Release via link: bit.ly/4nWYFrT
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#OACP’s @Coutorocks10 & @GM’s Clyde Haggard joined @DeputyCraddock & Insp. Marc LeSage in @GardenRiver to present @APScops Constable Logan Lewis with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award!
@OnStar & #OACP are proud to honour this young officer's heroism. Media Release via link: bit.ly/4nWYFrT
@OnStar & #OACP are proud to honour this young officer's heroism. Media Release via link: bit.ly/4nWYFrT
Thank you, Chief Mark Crowell, for welcoming the latest group of communicators to the OACP Media Relations Officer course, hosted by Waterloo Regional Police Service.
We look forward to welcoming this group to our Corporate Communications Network and Community of Practice!
#CCN #Media
We look forward to welcoming this group to our Corporate Communications Network and Community of Practice!
#CCN #Media
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The OACP, in partnership with General Motors & OnStar Canada, is proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Constable Logan Lewis of the Anishinabek Police Service.
Congratulations Cst. Lewis on being the latest recipient of the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award!
@apscops #heroesbeyondthebadge
Congratulations Cst. Lewis on being the latest recipient of the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award!
@apscops #heroesbeyondthebadge
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The OACP, in partnership with General Motors & OnStar Canada, is proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Constable Logan Lewis of the Anishinabek Police Service.
Congratulations Cst. Lewis on being the latest recipient of the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award!
@apscops #heroesbeyondthebadge
Congratulations Cst. Lewis on being the latest recipient of the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award!
@apscops #heroesbeyondthebadge
Congratulations to Chad Maxwell on his permanent appointment as the new Deputy Chief of the Cornwall Police Service effective Dec. 4.
Deputy Maxwell has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience. He is well known is his community and we wish him continued success in his organization.
Deputy Maxwell has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience. He is well known is his community and we wish him continued success in his organization.
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Congratulations to Chad Maxwell on his permanent appointment as the new Deputy Chief of the Cornwall Police Service effective Dec. 4.
Deputy Maxwell has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience. He is well known is his community and we wish him continued success in his organization.
Deputy Maxwell has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience. He is well known is his community and we wish him continued success in his organization.
Remember them. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Remember them. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
The Ontario Forensic Investigators Association is excited to announce that Kristi Lee, creator & host of Canadian True Crime, Canada’s top-rated true crime podcast, will be a Main Hall Speaker at the 2026 OFIA Educational Conference.
Copy the following link to register: bit.ly/49e7VnD
Copy the following link to register: bit.ly/49e7VnD
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Ontario Forensic Investigators Association is excited to announce that Kristi Lee, creator & host of Canadian True Crime, Canada’s top-rated true crime podcast, will be a Main Hall Speaker at the 2026 OFIA Educational Conference.
Copy the following link to register: bit.ly/49e7VnD
Copy the following link to register: bit.ly/49e7VnD
Justice reform and responsible bail practices help keep Ontario communities safe and protected. A fair, effective system benefits everyone.
#CPWeek2025 #JusticeReform #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether
#CPWeek2025 #JusticeReform #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Justice reform and responsible bail practices help keep Ontario communities safe and protected. A fair, effective system benefits everyone.
#CPWeek2025 #JusticeReform #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether
#CPWeek2025 #JusticeReform #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether
We are pleased to congratulate Chief Brent Duguay on being officially sworn in as Chief of Police of Sault St. Marie Police Service.
Chief Duguay brings extensive experience to his new position, and we are glad to have him on our #policeleadership team!
Chief Duguay brings extensive experience to his new position, and we are glad to have him on our #policeleadership team!
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We are pleased to congratulate Chief Brent Duguay on being officially sworn in as Chief of Police of Sault St. Marie Police Service.
Chief Duguay brings extensive experience to his new position, and we are glad to have him on our #policeleadership team!
Chief Duguay brings extensive experience to his new position, and we are glad to have him on our #policeleadership team!
Reducing victimization starts with awareness. Let’s take simple, smart steps to empower each other in keeping our own communities safe.
#CPWeek2025 #OACP #WorkingTogether
#preventionawareness
#CPWeek2025 #OACP #WorkingTogether
#preventionawareness
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Reducing victimization starts with awareness. Let’s take simple, smart steps to empower each other in keeping our own communities safe.
#CPWeek2025 #OACP #WorkingTogether
#preventionawareness
#CPWeek2025 #OACP #WorkingTogether
#preventionawareness
Local businesses are vital to safe communities, which is why police and businesses work together through partnerships and various safety initiatives to prevent theft, fraud & property crime.
#CPWeek2025 #BusinessSafety #WorkingTogether
#CPWeek2025 #BusinessSafety #WorkingTogether
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Local businesses are vital to safe communities, which is why police and businesses work together through partnerships and various safety initiatives to prevent theft, fraud & property crime.
#CPWeek2025 #BusinessSafety #WorkingTogether
#CPWeek2025 #BusinessSafety #WorkingTogether
Preventing violence = supporting one another.
Through awareness, we can reduce crimes against vulnerable individuals in our communities, neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and anywhere where someone in need requires support.
#CPWeek2025 #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether
Through awareness, we can reduce crimes against vulnerable individuals in our communities, neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and anywhere where someone in need requires support.
#CPWeek2025 #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether
November 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Preventing violence = supporting one another.
Through awareness, we can reduce crimes against vulnerable individuals in our communities, neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and anywhere where someone in need requires support.
#CPWeek2025 #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether
Through awareness, we can reduce crimes against vulnerable individuals in our communities, neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and anywhere where someone in need requires support.
#CPWeek2025 #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether