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Heroes Behind the Badge Recipient – January 2022

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and OnStar Canada are proud to honour Sergeant Karen Hunte, Toronto Police Service as January’s recipient of our Heroes Behind the Badge award.

Years ago, Sergeant Hunte was involved in a horrific case involving a three-year-old girl, and throughout the child’s recovery, she kept in close contact with her and found ways to boost her spirits when times were tough. Over the past nine years, Sergeant  Hunte has developed a relationship with the...

OACP Committee Chairs Meet on Anti-Racism Initiative

Chairs of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) Committees met virtually on February 2 to discuss how our Committees can identify and address systemic racism (SR) in policing. Chaired by OACP 1st Vice-President Chief Nishan Duraiappah (who also serves as Chair of the OACP’s Anti-Racism Working Group - ARWG), the meeting was an opportunity for honest conversations about how racism can influence our work as police professionals. Committee Chairs were told that they play a vital...

Register for the 2022 Evidence-Based Policing Conference

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Cambridge Centre for Evidence-based Policing CCEBP, and the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) are pleased to partner on a 4-day conference focused on Evidence-Based Policing (EBP). The conference will take place virtually from February 15 to 18, 2022.

During this conference, you will join with other police professionals to gain expert insights on the evolution of EBP from prominent Canadian, American, and other EBP...

Academic Study focusing on Law Enforcement - Seeking Participants

Subject: Academic Study focussing on law enforcement- Seeking Participants

Abstract.

The age demographic makeup of Canada is changing. In 2015 there was a shift in our demographics such that there are more persons age 65 and older than teenagers. It is projected this trend will continue well into 2046.[1]

Police services are often the first point of contact with respect to the victimization of the elderly. These issues are often complex and complicated. Yet, there has been little research and court...

Register Today for the 2022 Evidence-Based Policing Virtual Conference

Following our highly successful virtual conference in February 2021, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Cambridge Centre for Evidence-Based Policing (CCEBP) are pleased to partner with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on this 4-day virtual conference focused on Evidence-Based Policing (EBP).

As police professionals worldwide navigate complex and challenging socio-political climates, police leaders at every rank and position need to understand how EBP...