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Must Attend Educational Opportunities - August 23, 2024

Special Constables Training

The training of Special Constables under the Community Safety and Policing Act has emerged as an important issue for all Ontario police organizations. That’s why on September 9, 2024, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police is hosting an educational opportunity for members of law enforcement in recruitment, training, and education units, including staff involved in the development or delivery of Special Constable training programs to discuss and enhance the current...

New Staff Announcement

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Emma Sweeney has joined the OACP team in the role of Communications Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Government Relations and Communications, Emma will start on August 26, 2024, and take over communications and media relations duties from Larissa Pereira, who will begin a Maternity Leave on August 30, 2024. Emma’s work with the OACP will be in a part-time role, which will allow her to continue to provide...

OACP Staffing Announcement - August 22, 2024

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Emma Sweeney has joined the OACP team in the role of Communications Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Government Relations and Communications, Emma will start on August 26, 2024 and take over communications and media relations duties from Larissa Pereira, who will begin a Maternity Leave on August 30, 2024. Emma’s work with the OACP will be in a part-time role, which will allow her to continue to provide...

Must Attend Educational Opportunities

Police Leadership Program

Want to elevate your leadership in policing? The Rotman Police Leadership Program (PLP) is a perfect opportunity to do that. The goal for the PLP is to support delegates in transforming their organization amidst unprecedented challenges in policing. Participants will engage with world-renowned thought leaders on leadership, strategy, negotiations, crisis management, procedural justice, and purpose-based achievement. 

The next PLP is scheduled for October 25 – November 15,...