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2025 Crime Prevention Week

Community safety and well-being takes hard work and collaboration. That's why the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and our police organizations work with the Government of Ontario, community organizations and businesses to promote Crime Prevention Week across the province. Together, we are preventing crimes and protecting people. 

Crime Prevention Week 2025

This year, the week of November 2 to 8, 2025 has been designated Crime Prevention Week in Ontario.

The 2025 theme is “Working...

Ontario’s Police Leaders Urge Action to Modernize Lawful Access Tools

Ontario’s Police Leaders Urge Action to Modernize Lawful Access Tools

For immediate release: October 16, 2025

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) supports efforts to strengthen Canada’s laws against organized crime, money laundering, and the trafficking of illegal goods through measures in Bill C-12, Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. These legislative enhancements are essential to protecting Canadians and keeping our communities safe.

However, Ontario’s police...

OACP, Schulich ExecEd & DeGroote Executive Education Launch Executive Leadership Program Certificate

OACP, Schulich ExecEd, and DeGroote Executive Education Partner to Launch the Certificate in Executive Leadership Program for Aspiring Police Executives 

For immediate release: October 15, 2025

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), Schulich ExecEd (Schulich School of Business at York University), and Executive Education at the DeGroote School of Business (McMaster University) are proud to announce the launch of the Certificate in Executive Leadership Program, beginning...

OACP Statement on Federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

OACP Statement on Federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2025

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has reviewed the Government of Canada’s proposed Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASCFP) and continues to have serious concerns about its design and implementation.

While we appreciate recent engagement with Public Safety Canada and recognize the government’s stated goal of removing firearms that pose a public safety risk, our...

TPS Officers Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Empowering Young Women

TPS Officers Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Empowering Young Women Through Innovative Workshop Series

For Immediate Release: July 16, 2025

From Left to Right: Charlene Poranganel, General Motors Public Safety Engagement Lead; Paul Pedersen, OACP Executive Director, TPS Constables Jessie Oldfield, Melinda Mantle and Claudia Bednarczyk; Chief Myron Demkiw. Not pictured: Constable Kathleen Petersen.

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with...