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2026 Crime Prevention Week

Crime Prevention Week 2026

Ontario’s 2026 Crime Prevention Week is taking place November 1–7, 2026, as part of Crime Prevention Month.

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to share this year’s theme: Protecting Ontario Together.

Crime Prevention Week is an opportunity to highlight the collaborative efforts of police services, community organizations, businesses, and residents to prevent crime and build safer communities. The OACP encourages police services across Ontario to...

Sarnia Police Officer Honoured with HBTB Award for Relationships Built with Aamjiwnaang First Nation

Media Release Sarnia Police Service Officer Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Building Relationships with the Aamjiwnaang First Nation

For Immediate Release: September 28, 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 Tyler Callander with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award. The latest award recipient is being celebrated for his commitment to building...

New report and resources highlight unique experiences and needs of RCMP Veterans and Families

New Report And Resources Highlight Unique Experiences And Needs Of RCMP Veterans And Families

Critical insights from a cross-Canadian conversation with former-serving Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members and their Families suggest that the uniqueness of their working conditions puts members of our national police force at a particularly high risk for mental health injuries within a culture that has not traditionally been open to sharing about this vulnerability.

To learn more about the...

In The News - August 14, 2026

Today’s News:

• Police in two Ontario communities in mourning, with calls to ‘break the stigma’ around mental health (InSauga)
• Man arrested, another sought after Toronto police officer shot during stolen e-bike call (Toronto Star)
• ‘We’re proactive’ Barrie Police Guardian Program enters second year (CTV)
• Brantford Police launch United Against Hate campaign (Brantford Expositor)
• Province says Windsor's long-promised police helicopter still on the way (Windsor Star)
• CHEO says e-scooter injuries on the rise as...

2026 Lighting the Fire Within Gathering

2026 Lighting the Fire Within Gathering

Join UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, leading experts, and a dedicated network of professionals as we gather to ignite change and foster deep, lasting connections. The Lighting the Fire Within gathering has become a driving force for positive change—sparking new ideas on how police services can serve their communities through a cultural and trauma-informed lens while supporting their own well-being.

This space is dedicated to everyone committed to...