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Important Provincial Campaigns

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police is proud to bring together police services, government, and community groups to make and celebrate significant events through provincial campaigns. Note these important campaign launches:

Crime Prevention Week 2026 – November 1-7, 2026

The annual Crime Prevention Week 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, November 1 through Saturday, November 7. The OACP shared the theme and supporting materials (including key messages, graphics, and templates for media...

2026 Crime Prevention Week

Crime Prevention Week 2026

Ontario’s 2026 Crime Prevention Week is taking place November 1–7, 2026, as part of Crime Prevention Month.

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to share this year’s theme: Protecting Ontario Together.

Crime Prevention Week is an opportunity to highlight the collaborative efforts of police services, community organizations, businesses, and residents to prevent crime and build safer communities. The OACP encourages police services across Ontario to...

New Hero Beyond the Badge Announced!

On September 28, the OACP, in partnership with General Motors and OnStar Canada, proudly recognized the outstanding work of Sarnia Police Service Constable Tyler Callander with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award. Cst. Callander is celebrated for his commitment to building relationships with the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and its members.

Read our full media release here.

Do you have a police officer or civilian member who deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty? Nominate...

Upcoming Provincial Campaigns

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police is proud to bring together police services, government, and community groups to make and celebrate significant events through provincial campaigns. Note these important campaign launches:

Crime Prevention Week 2026

Crime Prevention Week 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, November 1 through Saturday, November 7. OACP staff recently met with our Crime Prevention and Community Safety Committee Co-Chairs to develop themes for this year’s event, which have been...

Sarnia Police Officer Honoured with HBTB Award for Relationships Built with Aamjiwnaang First Nation

Media Release Sarnia Police Service Officer Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Building Relationships with the Aamjiwnaang First Nation

For Immediate Release: September 28, 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 Tyler Callander with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award. The latest award recipient is being celebrated for his commitment to building...