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Time-delayed safes for securing narcotics now fully implemented in all Ontario community pharmacies

Time-delayed safes for securing narcotics now fully implemented in all Ontario community pharmacies

Sending a strong signal to criminals, time-delayed safes are a proven way

to deter crime and reduce pharmacy robberies  

Toronto, ON – April 10, 2024 – The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), alongside the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), is pleased to announce that all 4,900+ pharmacies in Ontario have now reported the use of time-delayed safes for securing narcotics such as oxycodone...

ON police services and partners appeal for increased enforcement measures at 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Ontario Police Services and Partners Appeal for Increased Enforcement Measures At 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Date: March 20, 2024

Region of Peel – On March 20, 2024, Peel Regional Police in collaboration with a joint management team, hosted the second annual Auto Theft Summit. The joint management team comprised of:

• Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS)
• Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS)
• Hamilton Police Service (HPS)
• Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
• Toronto Police...

Media Release: OACP & OnStar Honours Det. Cst. Jonath Chow with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour York Regional Police Detective Constable Jonath Chow With the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award 

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2024 

(Aurora, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that York Regional Police (YRP) Detective Constable Jonath Chow has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award for his positive and meaningful contributions...

Ontario Police Leaders Embark on Updating to Key Hate/Bias Crime Resource Document

Media Release

Ontario Police Leaders Embark on Updating Key Hate/Bias Crime Resource Document

Police Concerned with Hate/Bias Crimes and Impact on Communities  

For Immediate Release: January 12, 2024

(Toronto, ON) – Ontario’s police leaders have embarked on an update of a key resource document on hate and bias crimes in response to growing concerns about the impact of hate and bias-related incidents and crimes related to world events that are impacting the safety and well-being of individuals and...

OACP Welcomes Ontario Governor’s Bail Compliance Investment

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OACP Welcomes Ontario Government’s Investment to Reduce the Risk of Repeat and Violent Offenders Who Commit Serious Crimes While on Bail

For Immediate Release: January 11, 2024 

(Whitby, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of Ontario to support police services in our efforts to reduce the risk of repeat and violent offenders committing serious crimes while out on bail. The $24 million investment is being delivered over...