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CACP - welcome the announcement of new measures to combat violent crime and organized crime

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Ontario’s Police Leaders Urge Action to Modernize Lawful Access Tools

Ontario’s Police Leaders Urge Action to Modernize Lawful Access Tools

For immediate release: October 16, 2025

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) supports efforts to strengthen Canada’s laws against organized crime, money laundering, and the trafficking of illegal goods through measures in Bill C-12, Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. These legislative enhancements are essential to protecting Canadians and keeping our communities safe.

However, Ontario’s police...

OACP, Schulich ExecEd & DeGroote Executive Education Launch Executive Leadership Program Certificate

OACP, Schulich ExecEd, and DeGroote Executive Education Partner to Launch the Certificate in Executive Leadership Program for Aspiring Police Executives 

For immediate release: October 15, 2025

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), Schulich ExecEd (Schulich School of Business at York University), and Executive Education at the DeGroote School of Business (McMaster University) are proud to announce the launch of the Certificate in Executive Leadership Program, beginning...

OACP Events Newsletter - October 10, 2025

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Who’s Your Hero Beyond the Badge?

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) believes police service members should be recognized for going beyond the requirements of their service in positively impacting their communities. That’s why we urge every police service in Ontario to submit nominations to our Hero Beyond the Badge program. Watch for a revised information and nomination package coming your way very soon.

The OACP, in partnership with OnStar Canada, continues to recognize those often-unsung heroes in our Ontario...