The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is the voice of Ontario Police Leaders. In 1951, the OACP was created to be the voice of Ontario's police leaders. We provide a channel for police leaders to share ideas and cooperatively create solutions to meet the challenges facing police leadership in Ontario. Our association is not-for profit and we are based in Toronto, Ontario.
Providing unique and substantial value to our members
With a committed and active Board of Directors and group of committees, we provide our members with the following services: conference, seminars and workshops, zone meetings, advocacy, communications, and networking.
Our membership
Its 1,200+ members serve with the RCMP, OPP, First Nations and Municipal Police Services all across the province, as well with affiliated organizations in the public and private sectors. OACP membership is open to law enforcement professionals from the rank of Staff Sergeant and above, as well as organizations associated in law enforcement.
Membership is divided into seven categories: Active, Associate-Affiliate, Associate, Associate Retired, Affiliate, Honorary, and Life Benefit.
As the voice of Ontario Police Leaders, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police provides its members with unique and substantial services.