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Chief Mark Campbell of Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service Becomes New OACP President

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Blue Mountains, ON - The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Chief Mark Campbell of Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service will serve as the association’s President for 2025-2026. Chief Campbell was sworn in during the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie of Halton Regional Police Service, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Past-President.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to...

New OACP 2025-2026 Board of Directors Installed

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Blue Mountains, ON - The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2025-2026:

Board Executive

• President: Chief Mark Campbell, Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service

• Immediate Past-President: Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie, Halton Regional Police Service

• First Vice-President: Chief Peter Moreira, Durham Regional Police Service

• Vice-President: Chief Shawna Spowart, Cornwall Police Service

• Vice-President: Chief Mark...

2025 OACP Award Recipients

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Blue Mountains, ON - Recognizing outstanding police work is important. That’s why the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is proud to recognize police officers and professionals from across Ontario on their remarkable achievements with the association’s annual awards.

This year’s awards recipients are as follows:   

Inspector Jeremy Ashley – OACP Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness and Crime Prevention 

‘Operation Silent Night’ – York Regional Police...

Acting Staff Sergeant Shauna Marshall Named 2025 Recipient of OACP Excellence in Leadership Award

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Blue Mountains, ON - The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Acting Staff Sergeant Shauna Marshall of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) is this year’s recipient of the OACP Excellence in Leadership Award. This award recognizes a policing professional who demonstrates exceptional leadership, inspires change, and positively impacts both their organization and the communities they serve.

A/S/Sgt. Marshall is being recognized for...

Constable Stacey Gordon Honoured with OACP/CCN Award of Excellence in Media Relations

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Blue Mountains, ON - The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and its Corporate Communications Network (CCN) is pleased to announce that Constable Stacey Gordon of the Saugeen Shores Police Service (SSPS) is the recipient of the 2025 Catherine Martin Award of Excellence in Media Relations.

Constable Gordon has been recognized for her outstanding leadership in transforming the Saugeen Shores Police Service’s media and public engagement strategy....