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Position Statement – Supervised Consumption Services Sites/HART Hubs

OACP Substance Advisory Committee Position Statement – Supervised Consumption Services Sites/HART Hubs

Date: March 23, 2026

Note: This Position Statement represents an update on the association’s Drug Strategy Framework Position Paper issued in July 2024.

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) recognizes the complex and evolving challenges of substance use and addiction across Ontario. Effective responses must be evidence-informed, coordinated, and balanced, addressing health and social...

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.