Back to SearchDuring Police Week, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) encourages all police services to highlight their service, people, and many accomplishments. Starting in 1970, Police Week coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15. We want to celebrate community partnerships. All of us – police, communities, government, businesses, and ordinary citizens – must work together when it comes to public safety, crime prevention, and community engagement.
This year’s provincial theme is “Building Bridges: Celebrating Police-Community Partnerships,” and will be held from May 14 to 20, 2023. Police Week provides an opportunity to use social media, or other online platforms, to showcase the great work of police services across Ontario. The theme emphasizes the importance of ongoing collaboration between police and community partners to support a holistic approach to service delivery and response efforts. It also highlights and celebrates the important role our police officers and personnel play in community safety, and the vital relationships police have with their communities.
Check out our resources to help you celebrate Police Week in your communities!
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is also promoting a National Police Week as well as Canada Road Safety Week during May.
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