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OACP Position on EDI

At this point in time of our history when there is so much debate about values and where we see hate crimes on the rise everywhere, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as guiding principles for policing in the Province of Ontario. Effective and equitable policing must reflect the communities we serve. We recognize that fostering inclusive police services is fundamental to building public trust, enhancing community...

Sharing Best Practices to Light the Fire Within Others Gathering

Join the Sharing Best Practices to Light the Fire Within Others Gathering Two Days of Learning New Ways of Policing

Over five years, UCCM Police Service’s Light the Fire Within initiative has taken an integrated, culturally-responsive and trauma-informed approach to addressing domestic violence. They developed training and programs for officers and community members to light the fire within each of them to foster personal and community wellness.

On March 24th and 25th, join the UCCM Police Service as...

New OACP Director

We are delighted to congratulate Chief Darcy Fleury of Thunder Bay Police Service on being elected as the OACP’s Zone 1 Director. Chief Fleury will continue the work of Chief Superintendent Bryan MacKillop (O.P.P.) in ensuring that our members in Northwestern Ontario continue to benefit from the OACP’s dedicated efforts in representing and advocating for the priorities of police leadership and members across the province.

OACP Zone Directors play a vital role in ensuring that the diverse issues...

Join us for the 2025 OACP Annual Conference #OACP25

Plan to attend the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2025 Annual Conference, where law enforcement leaders, policymakers, and innovators will come together to explore actionable strategies to build the future of community safety and law enforcement in Ontario. This year’s theme, Future Proofing Police Organizations: It Starts with You, emphasizes personal and organizational responsibility in building resilient, adaptive police organizations that are ready to meet today’s community...

New Trauma-Informed Response Resource

The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) has introduced the latest in a series of nationally endorsed best practices designed to assist police services across the country in implementing a trauma-informed approach to all areas of responsibility.

The Canadian Framework for Trauma-Informed Response in Policing is a follow up to CACP Resolution 2022-03 which called for the development of a trauma-informed framework for police services to support victims of crime. This resolution was...