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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...

Media Release: OACP & OnStar Honour Cst. Keith Lindley, OPP with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award   

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2024

(Orillia, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award in recognition of his exceptional service and...

“Hate Has No Place in Ontario”: Ontario Police Leaders Issue New Hate/Bias Crime Resource Document

Media Release “Hate Has No Place in Ontario”: Ontario Police Leaders Issue New Hate/Bias Crime Resource Document Police Concerned with Hate/Bias Crimes and Impact on Communities  

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2024

(Toronto, ON) – Ontario’s police leaders have issued a resource document on hate/bias crimes designed to assist police personnel and community members in understanding and proactively responding to growing concerns about the impact of hate- and bias-related incidents and crimes in Ontario...

New OACP Board of Directors Installed

Media Release New OACP Board of Directors Installed 

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2024

(London, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2024-25.

Members of the 2024-2025 OACP Board of Directors are:

Board Executive

• President: Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie, Halton Regional Police Service
• Immediate Past-President: Chief Jim MacSween, York Regional Police
• First Vice-President: Chief Mark Campbell, Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service

Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie of Halton Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

Media Release Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie of Halton Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2024

(London, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Roger Wilkie, Deputy Chief of Halton Regional Police Service, will serve as the association’s President for 2024-2025. Deputy Chief Wilkie was sworn in during the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Chief Jim MacSween of York Regional Police, who will remain...