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.
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
Thank you to Police Services for supporting the #CPWeek2025!
Thank you @deputydapat & Barry Horrobin for your important work as Co-Chairs of the OACP Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee.
Follow the link for our kickoff media release: bit.ly/3WEGo7p
Thank you @deputydapat & Barry Horrobin for your important work as Co-Chairs of the OACP Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee.
Follow the link for our kickoff media release: bit.ly/3WEGo7p
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thank you to Police Services for supporting the #CPWeek2025!
Thank you @deputydapat & Barry Horrobin for your important work as Co-Chairs of the OACP Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee.
Follow the link for our kickoff media release: bit.ly/3WEGo7p
Thank you @deputydapat & Barry Horrobin for your important work as Co-Chairs of the OACP Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee.
Follow the link for our kickoff media release: bit.ly/3WEGo7p
Today marks the official start of #CPWeek2025 and #crimepreventionmonth in ON!
The theme is Working Together to Protect Ontario & the #oacp encourages community members to work together to keep neighbourhoods & online communities safe from crime.
The theme is Working Together to Protect Ontario & the #oacp encourages community members to work together to keep neighbourhoods & online communities safe from crime.
November 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today marks the official start of #CPWeek2025 and #crimepreventionmonth in ON!
The theme is Working Together to Protect Ontario & the #oacp encourages community members to work together to keep neighbourhoods & online communities safe from crime.
The theme is Working Together to Protect Ontario & the #oacp encourages community members to work together to keep neighbourhoods & online communities safe from crime.
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.
Find the statement in the "News" section of our website - oacp.ca.
October 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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.
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 👏🏾
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
October 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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. 👏🏾
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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. 👏🏾