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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...

Media Release: Updated Out of the Shadows Resource Document Shows True Face of Organized Crime in ON

Media Release Updated Out of the Shadows Resource Document Shows True Face of Organized Crime in Ontario

For Immediate Release: June 10, 2022 

(Toronto, ON) – Ontario’s police leaders have released an updated report on the realities of organized crime in Ontario. The latest version of the Out of the Shadows report addresses common misconceptions and beliefs people may have about organized crime – particularly regarding its structure, composition, methods of operation, activities, and motivations – and...

Media Release: OACP Launches Val Tag Refunds Fundraiser for Ukraine War Victims

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has launched a fundraising program to encourage Ontario vehicle owners to donate their provincial licence plate renewal (validation tags) refunds to help victims of the war in Ukraine. The #ValTags4Ukraine supports the humanitarian efforts of the Canadian Red Cross. All proceeds raised will go directly to supporting people in Canada displaced due to the war in Ukraine.

“As we continue to see the horrible events in Ukraine unfold,...

Ontario Police Leaders Ask Vehicle Owners to Donate Val Tag Refunds to Victims of War in Ukraine

Media Advisory 

Ontario Police Leaders Ask Vehicle Owners to Donate Val Tag Refunds to Victims of War in Ukraine

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2022

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) will launch a fundraising initiative to encourage owners of vehicles in Ontario to donate their provincial licence plate renewal (validation tags) refunds to help victims of the war in Ukraine. The #ValTags4Ukraine fundraising initiative will be formally launched next week in support of the...