In Loving Memory of

Chief William "Jim" Harding (Ret.), Halton Regional Police Service - October 27, 2022

Retired Chief Harding, or Jim as he was affectionately known, began his policing career in Canada with the then City of Brampton Municipal Police Department (now Peel Regional Police Service) in January 1967. He rose to the rank of Inspector and worked out of 12 Division before joining Halton Regional Police Service as Deputy Chief of Operations in May 1979. He was later promoted to Chief and remained with the Halton Regional Police Service until his retirement in 1994. 

He will be remembered as the one responsible for changing the agency name from Halton Regional Police Force to Halton Regional Police Service. He was a pioneer leader and visionary whose contributions not only shaped Halton Regional Police Service, but the policing profession in Halton and beyond.

“We are not a force against the public, rather an agency to serve the public,” and look after their wellbeing and safety. – Chief William “Jim” Harding (Ret.) 

Chief Harding was an OACP Member since June 1979 and a Past President from 1988 to 1889. 

"May he rest in eternal peace" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Constable Morgan Russell, South Simcoe Police Service - October 12, 2022

Constable Devon Northrup, South Simcoe Police Service - October 12, 2022

Cst. Morgan Russell and Cst. Devon Northrup, South Simcoe Police Service, both tragically lost their lives after responding to a disturbance call on October 11, 2022.

"Both gave the ultimate sacrifice while trying to make the lives of others safer and happier. Remember that. Remember that they were heroes in life and will ever continue to be heroes in death" - Dale Jenkins, Retired South Simcoe Police Officer

"May they rest in eternal peace and we thank them for their ultimate sacrifice" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Constable Andrew Hong, Toronto Police Service - September 12, 2022

Cst. Andrew Hong, Toronto Police Service, was shot and killed in an "ambush attack" on Sept 12, 2022, while on duty.

"May he rest in eternal peace" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Constable Jeffrey Northrup, Toronto Police Service - July 2, 2021

Cst. Jeffrey Northrup, Toronto Police Service, was intentionally and deliberately struck and killed by a vehicle while on duty on July 2, 2021 in a parking garage.

"The hardest of all workers" who would take on any task. Northrup was always the first to arrive for a job. "And he would do it with a smile" - Supt. Peter Code

"Officer Northrup made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. He did so as a hero. He put his life on the line in order to serve and protect his community, and this is a debt we will never be able to repay" - Premier Doug Ford

"May he rest in eternal peace and we thank him for his Service" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Superintendent Robert White (Ret.), Toronto Police Service - May 14, 2021

"Bob was sworn in as a Police Constable on May 4th, 1953. His police career was varied and notable. From 'walking the beat,' 'old clothes' as an acting detective, motorcycle cop in 1958 and again in 1966, to the Court Bureau as prosecutor of Highway Traffic Act offences, to Planning and Research, to the Women's and Youth Bureau, to his first Unit Command No. 1 District Traffic after he had risen to the rank of Inspector. This detail included the Exhibition grounds; Bob was instrumental in creating a safer traffic flow on Toronto’s Lakeshore Boulevard during the annual CNE. Over the course of his time with the police, he became very involved with the Metropolitan Toronto Police Amateur Athletic Association, organizing their summer games (which included the Miss Toronto Beauty contest) and becoming President in 1973. In 1982 he was transferred to the Summons Bureau as Unit Commander. In 1984 Bob was promoted to Superintendent and finished his career as Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief. He retired on May 1st, 1989, after 36 years of service."

"May he rest in eternal peace" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Chief William (Bill) Hackett (Ret.), Kingston Police - January 29, 2021 

"Bill joined the Kingston Police in 1951 and held several key senior positions, including 13 years as Deputy Chief, before being appointed Chief of Police in 1994. Bill distinguished himself as a tenacious investigator and a courageous officer willing to risk his life in an effort to protect the public from dangerous individuals." - Chief Antje McNeely, Kingston Police

"May he rest in eternal peace" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Cst. Marc Hovingh, Ontario Provincial Police - November 19, 2020

Cst. Marc Hovingh, Ontario Provincial Police, was shot and killed in the line of duty on November 19, 2020.

From the OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff, we thank Cst. Hovingh for his many years of service.

"May he rest in eternal peace" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Chief Douglas K. Burrows (Ret.), Peel Regional Police - June 14, 2020

Chief Burrows was appointed the first Chief of Peel Regional Police in 1974. The OACP called him an officer and a gentleman.

Burrows served as police chief from 1974 to 1988. He was appointed chief of police when Peel Regional Police was formed as a result of the amalgamation of police forces in Brampton, Chinguacousy, Mississauga, Port Credit and Streetsville.

Burrows was at the helm of the police force during the 1979 train derailment in Mississauga.

In 1984, the Governor General of Canada presented him with the Police Exemplary Service Medal, which "recognizes police officers who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency." 

"May he rest in eternal peace" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff

Inspector Michael Graham (Ret.), Belleville Police Service - May 13, 2020 

"Inspector Graham loyally and faithfully served our city as a police officer for over three decades serving within various specialty units, front-line platoons, and investigations unit. His impact upon the public safety and security for our city cannot be understated. His spirit and character of service to other achieved high station here within the Belleville Police Force, and within our city ,marked by his passion as a city councillor following his retirement from policing." - Chief Ron Gignac, Belleville Police Service

"May he rest in eternal peace" - OACP Board of Directors, Members and Staff