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Ontario’s Police Leaders Kick-off Police Week and Celebrate the Theme “Protecting Ontario”

MEDIA RELEASE Police Leaders Kick-off Police Week and Celebrate the Theme “Protecting Ontario”

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2025

(Toronto, ON) – Police across Ontario are kicking off the annual Police Week today! Throughout this week, Ontario police services will be hosting events and inviting members of their communities to join them in celebrating Police Week, which runs from May 11 to 17, 2025. 

Since 1970, Police Week has been observed in May to coincide with Peace Officers Memorial Day,...

OACP & GM OnStar Canada Honour Det. Cst. Glanfield With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour Hamilton Police Service Detective Constable Robert Glanfield With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award   

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that Hamilton Police Service Detective Constable Robert Glanfield has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award in recognition of his role and dedication to...

OACP & GM OnStar Canada Honour North Bay Police Service Constable with Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour North Bay Police Service Constable Sue Solman With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award   

For Immediate Release: December 3, 2024

(North Bay, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that North Bay Police Service Constable Sue Solman has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award in recognition of her advocacy and compassion for...

Ontario Police Kick Off Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug-Impaired Driving

MEDIA RELEASE

Ontario Police Kick Off Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug-Impaired Driving 

For Immediate Release: November 21, 2024

(Oakville, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) kicked-off the Provincial Festive R.I.D.E. campaign today, which will be implemented by police services across Ontario during the holiday season. The annual campaign promotes traffic...

Media Release: OACP and Partners Launch Retail Safety & Security Guide

MEDIA RELEASE OACP and Partners Create Retail Safety & Security Guide to Protect Businesses & Communities

For Immediate Release: October 21, 2024

(Toronto, ON) – In support of Small Business Week (October 20-26), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce the publication of the Retail Safety & Security Guide. In collaboration with our partners at the Retail Council of Canada, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, and Toronto Police Service, the comprehensive toolkit...