Joint OACP/PAO/OAPSA/OSOPA Community Safety and Policing Act Training, February 2024

The new Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) will come into force on April 1, 2024. To ensure Ontario police personnel are ready to comply with the new legislation, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is partnering with the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB), and the Ontario Senior Officers Police Association (OSOPA) on a joint conference that will ensure that the information in the Act and associated regulations are known, shared, and discussed.

The conference will highlight key changes to the policing framework and feature sessions delivered by industry experts. The conference will promote a shared understanding of the CSPA. Particular focus will be paid to the impacts of various changes on police services of various sizes.

Dates and Location

• 2024 PAO Employment Conference: February 26, 2024
• 2024 CSPA Summit: February 27-28, 2024

Both events will be held at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. Hotel booking details will be shared in the coming months. 

Topics to be Covered at the CSPA Summit

• Adequate and Effective Policing and Provision of Police Services
• Responsibilities of the Board and Chief
• First Nations Policing
• Special Constables and Their Employers
• The Inspector General of Policing
• Complaints and Misconduct Investigations
• Discipline, Suspension, and Independent Adjudication
• Labour Relations
• The Role of the Minister 

Sessions will be led by industry experts and ample opportunity will be provided for questions, discussion, and general networking. 

Who Should Attend?

Police Association Executives and Staff, Chiefs of Police and Senior Command, Professional Standards Branch Employees, Special Constable Supervisors, Police Services Board Members, and Executive Staff.

2024 PAO Employment Conference

To accommodate the CSPA Summit, the 2024 PAO Employment Conference has been condensed to a one-day, pre-summit event on Monday, February 26, 2024.

2024 OACP Labour Conference

The OACP plans to host its annual Labour Conference in early February in the Greater Toronto Area. This conference will be of particular interest to police leaders and human resources professionals in Ontario police services. Watch for more details in the coming months.

Additional Information

We will be sharing additional information and registration details in the coming months. Visit the OACP website (www.oacp.ca) for regular updates.