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Operation Northern Exposure 2024

Media Release Operation Northern Exposure 2024

For Immediate Release: June 3, 2024

In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, for the second year in a row, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police is proud to support Operation Northern Exposure, a unique outreach opportunity involving the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), Peel Regional Police (PRP) and York Regional Police (YRP).

Operation Northern Exposure was a five-month outreach...

OACP & GM OnStar Honour TPS Det/Sgt. Palermo & Police K9 Luke With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour Toronto Police Service Detective Sergeant Michael Palermo and Police K-9 Luke With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award 

For Immediate Release: May 15, 2024

(Toronto, ON) – During Police Week (#PoliceWeekON), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada honour the incredible dedication of police officers and personnel across Ontario by announcing that Toronto Police Service...

Time-delayed safes for securing narcotics now fully implemented in all Ontario community pharmacies

Time-delayed safes for securing narcotics now fully implemented in all Ontario community pharmacies

Sending a strong signal to criminals, time-delayed safes are a proven way

to deter crime and reduce pharmacy robberies  

Toronto, ON – April 10, 2024 – The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), alongside the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), is pleased to announce that all 4,900+ pharmacies in Ontario have now reported the use of time-delayed safes for securing narcotics such as oxycodone...

ON police services and partners appeal for increased enforcement measures at 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Ontario Police Services and Partners Appeal for Increased Enforcement Measures At 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Date: March 20, 2024

Region of Peel – On March 20, 2024, Peel Regional Police in collaboration with a joint management team, hosted the second annual Auto Theft Summit. The joint management team comprised of:

• Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS)
• Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS)
• Hamilton Police Service (HPS)
• Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
• Toronto Police...

Media Release: OACP & OnStar Honours Det. Cst. Jonath Chow with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour York Regional Police Detective Constable Jonath Chow With the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award 

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2024 

(Aurora, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that York Regional Police (YRP) Detective Constable Jonath Chow has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award for his positive and meaningful contributions...