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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.

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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...

New report and resources highlight unique experiences and needs of RCMP Veterans and Families

New Report And Resources Highlight Unique Experiences And Needs Of RCMP Veterans And Families

Critical insights from a cross-Canadian conversation with former-serving Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members and their Families suggest that the uniqueness of their working conditions puts members of our national police force at a particularly high risk for mental health injuries within a culture that has not traditionally been open to sharing about this vulnerability.

To learn more about the...

In The News - August 14, 2026

Today’s News:

• Police in two Ontario communities in mourning, with calls to ‘break the stigma’ around mental health (InSauga)
• Man arrested, another sought after Toronto police officer shot during stolen e-bike call (Toronto Star)
• ‘We’re proactive’ Barrie Police Guardian Program enters second year (CTV)
• Brantford Police launch United Against Hate campaign (Brantford Expositor)
• Province says Windsor's long-promised police helicopter still on the way (Windsor Star)
• CHEO says e-scooter injuries on the rise as...