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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...

30 Forward - Survey invitation

30Forward is inviting policing leaders and academic researchers to participate in a short survey focused on research, knowledge, and resources related to gender and policing in Canada.

Please complete the survey that matches your role. There are two separate surveys, and respondents should complete only one. The purpose of these surveys is to identify current research, gaps, and opportunities to support future collaboration and evidence-based initiatives. 

Survey Period: February 3, 2026 – March 3...