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.
Three years of hard work & dedication was well worth it. Our Executive Police Leadership Program launched today! Together with York U’s Schulich School of Business & McMaster U’s DeGroote School of Business, we welcomed our 1st cohort for our intense 11-month program.
January 21, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Three years of hard work & dedication was well worth it. Our Executive Police Leadership Program launched today! Together with York U’s Schulich School of Business & McMaster U’s DeGroote School of Business, we welcomed our 1st cohort for our intense 11-month program.
Our thoughts are with the Durham Regional Police Service officer who was seriously injured today responding to a call involving an armed person. We trust the officer will fully recover. This is an example of the dangers officers face in keeping communities safe across #Ontario.
January 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Our thoughts are with the Durham Regional Police Service officer who was seriously injured today responding to a call involving an armed person. We trust the officer will fully recover. This is an example of the dangers officers face in keeping communities safe across #Ontario.
The #OACP is proud to announce the launch of its new Artificial Intelligence Committee. The committee will support informed, ethical, & responsible use of AI in policing, with a focus on innovation, public trust, & community safety.
#ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI
#ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI
January 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The #OACP is proud to announce the launch of its new Artificial Intelligence Committee. The committee will support informed, ethical, & responsible use of AI in policing, with a focus on innovation, public trust, & community safety.
#ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI
#ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI
The #OACP encourages all #police services to submit a nomination for the upcoming 2025 OWLE Major Awards and Service Award Call
Links for submission can be found on their website: www.owle.org and nominations are open until March 3, 2026.
Nominate a member of your service today!
Links for submission can be found on their website: www.owle.org and nominations are open until March 3, 2026.
Nominate a member of your service today!
January 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The #OACP encourages all #police services to submit a nomination for the upcoming 2025 OWLE Major Awards and Service Award Call
Links for submission can be found on their website: www.owle.org and nominations are open until March 3, 2026.
Nominate a member of your service today!
Links for submission can be found on their website: www.owle.org and nominations are open until March 3, 2026.
Nominate a member of your service today!
A very happy & safe #NewYear2026 to all the communities we serve in #Ontario. We’re proud to serve Canadians, proud of our strong & diverse country & wish everyone a peaceful 2026. Special thank you to our #police officers & members who work tirelessly to make our province safe. #newyearseve2026
January 1, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A very happy & safe #NewYear2026 to all the communities we serve in #Ontario. We’re proud to serve Canadians, proud of our strong & diverse country & wish everyone a peaceful 2026. Special thank you to our #police officers & members who work tirelessly to make our province safe. #newyearseve2026
To the people we serve across the Ontario & our police members who keep our communities safe year round, HappyHolidays!
December 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
To the people we serve across the Ontario & our police members who keep our communities safe year round, HappyHolidays!
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
Check out our latest Blog on HQ Magazine: #OACP, TNT Justice Consultants & Sigma Assessment Systems (the Terrific Trio) Shine at IACP 2025 in Denver, Colorado, to learn about innovations in recruitment
Link: bit.ly/4onwZN4
Link: bit.ly/4onwZN4
OACP, TNT Justice Consultants and Sigma Assessment Systems (the Terrific Trio)
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November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Check out our latest Blog on HQ Magazine: #OACP, TNT Justice Consultants & Sigma Assessment Systems (the Terrific Trio) Shine at IACP 2025 in Denver, Colorado, to learn about innovations in recruitment
Link: bit.ly/4onwZN4
Link: bit.ly/4onwZN4
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