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Annual Conference – Sold Out!

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) 2022 Annual Conference (#OACP2022) is sold out! Those that are registered, we look forward to seeing you at this year’s conference! 

Please note that the proposed resolutions to be considered at the Annual General Meeting scheduled to take place on Monday, June 13, 2022, must be submitted via email to Melissa Mascarin (mmascarin@oacp.ca), by no later than Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Cambridge Centre for Evidence-based Policing’s Serious Violence Course Launched

Registrations for the Cambridge Centre for Evidence-based Policing’s (CCEBP)  next Targeting Risks of Serious Violence course are now open. The course will take place from August 1 to 5, 2022 at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and help analysts to become more skilled and effective at the following urgent tasks: 

• Identifying people most likely to be victimized by serious violence; 
• Tracking violent crime using the Cambridge Crime Harm Index (CCHI); 
• Predicting hot spots where serious violence is most likely...

BeADonor Month

April 1st marks the first day of BeADonor month in Ontario.  This month is devoted to raising awareness for organ and tissue donations.   There are over 1500 people waiting for lifesaving and life changing tissue and organ transplants.  In fact, every 3 days a person dies waiting for a healthy organ.  

The Deep River Police Service is a strong supporter for organ and tissue donation. 

Through our DRPS communications platforms and social media presence we will share the activities planned 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,...

2022 OACP Annual Awards Deadline!

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to recognize excellence in policing through our Annual Awards. Our awards recognize both individuals and teams who have demonstrated the highest standard of professionalism, commitment, integrity, and accountability to policing and public safety in Ontario:

Please visit our awards page to submit a nomination for the following awards:

• OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award
• OACP Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness, and Crime...