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TPS Officer Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Theatre Kidz n’ Cops Drama Program

Toronto Police Service Officer Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Empowering Youth Through Theatre Kidz n’ Cops Drama and Dance Program

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2026

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with General Motors and OnStar Canada, is proud to recognize the outstanding work of Constable Amanda Hypolite with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award. The latest award recipient is being celebrated for her leadership in creating Theatre...

OACP Statement on Hate Crimes and Rising Antisemitism in Ontario

OACP Statement on Hate Crimes and Rising Antisemitism in Ontario

Date: March 18, 2026

Police services across Ontario reaffirm our unwavering commitment to protecting the health, safety, and dignity of every person in our province. Hate crimes and hate‑motivated incidents—whether targeting individuals on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected ground - is an attack on the shared values that bind our communities. We condemn all forms of hate...

Statement on Recent International Military Action and Public Safety in Ontario

Statement on Recent International Military Action and Public Safety in Ontario

For immediate release: March 1, 2026

As noted by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the recent military actions in the Middle East have understandably raised questions and concerns among Canadians. As Ontario’s police leaders, we are confident that there is currently no evidence of an imminent threat to public safety in Ontario tied to these international developments.

Our police services in Ontario remain...

Ontario's IOP Initiates Inspection on Police Integrity & Anti-Corruption Practices

Please CLICK HERE to access the announcement provided by Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing on a province‑wide inspection to examine police integrity and anti‑corruption practices across Ontario’s policing sector.

OAPSB and OACP Welcome Independent Review by Inspector General of Policing

Ontario Association of Police Service Board &
Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
Welcome Independent Review by Inspector General of Policing

Date: February 9, 2026 

The Ontario Association of Police Service Boards (OAPSB) and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) welcome today’s announcement by Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing of an independent review of integrity and anti-corruption practices across Ontario’s police sector that may reveal lessons, policies, and standards...