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HQ Magazine Summer Edition and HQ Hub

Thank you to all who have submitted proposals for the Summer Edition of the OACP’s HQ Magazine! We will be reaching out with further information in the coming weeks. A reminder that we can still publish blogs in the HQ Hub throughout the year.

If you have a great idea for an article or blog, please contact José Luís (Joe) Couto at jcouto@oacp.ca or Larissa Pereira at lpereira@oacp.ca and submit a short (150 word) proposal.

Members receive a hard copy of the magazine but can also find articles from the...

Register Today for the 2024 OACP Annual Conference!

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2024 Annual Conference is scheduled for June 9-12 in London, ON, and over those four days, delegates will hear about some of the most important issues facing law enforcement in our province and across Canada. You will also enjoy excellent keynote speakers and networking opportunities that will allow you to connect and re-connect with colleagues and friends from police organizations, government, and conference supporters.

This year’s Annual...

The Dawn of a New CSPA

After years of consultation and discussion, the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) and its regulations are set to come into force on April 1, 2024. While some might consider this the end of a long road, police leaders know that the work to make the legislation work well for our communities and police members now begins. That’s why we provided all police services with key messages on the CSPA to guide discussions with police services, associations, media, and the public we serve.

Thank you to...

ON police services and partners appeal for increased enforcement measures at 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Ontario Police Services and Partners Appeal for Increased Enforcement Measures At 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Date: March 20, 2024

Region of Peel – On March 20, 2024, Peel Regional Police in collaboration with a joint management team, hosted the second annual Auto Theft Summit. The joint management team comprised of:

• Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS)
• Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS)
• Hamilton Police Service (HPS)
• Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
• Toronto Police...

Media Release: OACP & OnStar Honours Det. Cst. Jonath Chow with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour York Regional Police Detective Constable Jonath Chow With the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award 

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2024 

(Aurora, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that York Regional Police (YRP) Detective Constable Jonath Chow has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award for his positive and meaningful contributions...