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Media Release: Deputy Chief Richard Johnston Honoured with 2022 OACP Leadership Award

Deputy Chief of Police Richard Johnston of the Barrie Police Service (BPS) is the recipient of the 2022 Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police's (OACP) Excellence in Leadership Award for his commitment to moving his police service forward as a learning organization and incorporating evidence-based policing (EBP) into all its initiatives and practices. 

Deputy Chief Johnston began his journey with EBP through his own work by researching and encouraging discussion around the effectiveness of...

Media Release: Joe Myderwyk of the Belleville Police Service Honoured with OACP Award of Excellence

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Joe Myderwyk, the Director of Information Technology with the Belleville Police Service, is the recipient of the 2022 OACP Award of Excellence Information Technology Services.

This award is presented in recognition of the accomplishments of police agencies who have used/leveraged technology in the development and introduction of a significant change that proved to be "a game-changer" for the organization and/or the...

Media Release: Sue Sgambati Honoured with Catherine Martin Award of Excellence in Media Relations

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is proud to announce that Sue Sgambati of the South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) is the recipient of the 2022 OACP Catherine Martin Award of Excellence in Media Relations.

This award recognizes a sworn or civilian member who has demonstrated consistent dedication and professionalism in the strategic use of media and/or social media to educate and showcase the profession of policing in the community, supporting public safety, or advancing...

Media Release: OPP Provincial Constable Andrea Degagne Receives 2022 OACP Award of Excellence

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to award the OACP 2022 Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness, and Crime Prevention to Provincial Constable (PC) Andrea Degagne with the Ontario Provincial Police.

This award is presented in recognition of the accomplishments of an officer and their community partners working together to improve community safety and well-being.

As the Community Services Officer in the Sioux Lookout Detachment, PC Degagne advocates tirelessly...

Media Release: York Regional Police’s Project Takeover Receives Traffic Safety Award

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to award the 2022 OACP Award of Excellence in Traffic Safety to York Regional Police’s Project Takeover. 

This award is presented to an individual or police organization that creates, develops, and implements Ontario’s most successful traffic safety program.

In 2020, police services in the Greater Toronto Area identified a notable rise in organized street racing and stunt driving. In addition, street racing groups were organized and...