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Ontario’s police community will be joined by political leaders and members of the public  on Sunday, May 7, 2023 for this year’s Ontario Police Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance. The 24th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance will commence at 11:00 a.m. at Queen’s Park in Toronto.

We encourage all police services to support this important Ceremony of Remembrance. Should you have any questions, please contact Jason Tomlinson at (416) 277-2899.

On Yom Hashoah: Police Leaders Stand with Jewish Community

PRESS RELEASE YOM HASHOAH: CANADIAN AND AMERICAN POLICE CHIEFS STAND WITH JEWISH COMMUNITY

KRAKOW, POLAND - April 18, 2023:  Today, Canadian and American Chiefs of Police and law-enforcement leaders laid flowers at the Plaszow concentration camp site to mark Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) in a solemn ceremony. 

In an inspiring tribute to the Six Million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, police chiefs and officials read Holocaust Survivor testimonies at the site where thousands of Jews were...

OACP Statement on the death of Mr. Tyre Nichols

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) joins police leaders across Canada in expressing shock over the murder of Mr. Tyre Nichols on January 10, 2023, after an altercation with officers from the Memphis Police Department. We offer our condolences to Mr. Nichols’ family and friends.

The circumstances surrounding Mr. Nichols’ death are not only criminal, but horrific and highly disturbing to us as police professionals. Ontarians must have full trust and confidence in their police...

Donuts and Special Olympics!

The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in support of Special Olympics is the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s charity of choice. This February, you can help support our Special Olympians and enjoy a yummy treat to boot!

Special Olympics Canada (SOC) isinviting all Canadians to #ChooseToInclude by purchasing a Special Olympics donut(s) February 3 to 5 at participating Tim Horton stores. You can help support the campaign by also posting photos on social media and generally getting the word...

HQ Magazine HUB

Have you checked out the new articles on our HQ Magazine Hub? The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has developed its HQ AnswerApps Digital Magazine system, a mobile, responsive version created by AnswerApps featuring articles from HQ Magazine and other digital articles from police personnel and organizations on some of the most exciting and innovative initiatives from police professionals across our province. 

HQ magazine is following the trend, and the user shift to mobile, which...