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Respectful Workplaces in Policing Workshop

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has supported the work of police services across our province in exploring ways to positively and proactively address issues involving workplace harassment and discrimination and the barriers that hinder respectful and inclusive workplaces. In particular, the OACP endorsed the work that the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) started in 2021 to address the challenges faced by both services. As a result, the...

A New Hero Beyond the Badge

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada were proud to honour Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley as a Heroes Beyond the Badge award winner in recognition of his exceptional service and dedication to keeping community members safe. 

PC Lindley was honoured in front of an OPP command meeting by OPP Commissioner Tom Carrique, General Motors Public Safety Engagement Lead Charlene Poranganel, and OACP Director of Government Relations and...

Media Release: OACP & OnStar Honour Cst. Keith Lindley, OPP with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award   

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2024

(Orillia, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award in recognition of his exceptional service and...

New on the HQ Hub

Check out the great new article by Dr. Anita M. McGahan, Academic Director, Police Leadership Program, University of Toronto on what police professionals can learn from wildfires. This and other unique online content with some of the best subject matter experts in policing and related fields is available on our HQ Magazine Hub.

In addition to our HQ Magazine, blogs can be published on the HQ Hub throughout the year, and submission dates can be accommodated to fit your schedule.

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New Wellness Video

We are pleased to make police leaders aware of an important new video by York Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, and Greater Sudbury Police Service on police wellness. The video touches on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma, and addiction issues and features members from the three services talking about their personal experiences.

The video can be accessed here.

All police services dedicate significant resources to member wellness. The OACP also places a high priority on supporting...