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Media Release: Chief Gary Conn of Chatham-Kent Police Service Becomes New OACP President

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Gary Conn, Chief of Police of the Chatham-Kent Police Service, will serve as the association’s President for 2021-2022. Chief Conn was sworn in during the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Chief Antje McNeely of Kingston Police, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Past-President.

“It’s a great honour for me to be able to serve as President. I am following in the footsteps of dedicated police...

OACP Board Meeting – June 8, 2021

OACP President Chief Antje McNeely hosted her last Board of Directors meeting on June 8, 2021. Thank you to all Board members who dedicated their time and expertise to the Board over the past 12 months. These have been extremely challenging times for all police leaders and personnel. Our Board members have not only led in their organizations but contributed to ensuring the OACP continued its service to its members, police personnel, and all our communities.

This Board meeting was the last...

Media Relations Officer Course Back on Track

On a positive note, Ontario is moving toward a post-COVID-19 pandemic, and the OACP’s Ontario Media Relations Officer Network (OMRON) is planning to host a Media Relations Officer (MRO) course at the Ontario Police College (OPC) from September 13 to September 17, 2021.

The MRO course is one of our most in-demand training offerings and has been on hold due to the COVID-19 restrictions for more than a year. If your police service has provided the OACP with the name of a person who wanted to...

2021 Financial Crime Forum

Executive Director’s Contract Renewed

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Jeff McGuire, who has extended his contract with the OACP for another two years! The Board of Directors’ Executive unanimously approved the renewal.

“Jeff has served for more than four decades in policing. During this time, he has always brought a passion and commitment to serving police professionals and the communities we serve,” said OACP President Chief Antje McNeely. “In his long and distinguished career with the Toronto Police Service, the Niagara...