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Call Out - HQ Hub

We’re looking for writers to write about unique research on law enforcement issues, innovative practices that will improve community safety or issues of interest to police professionals. The HQ Magazine Hub offers unique online content with some of the best subject matter experts in policing and related fields who share their insights and expertise on many of today’s important issues impacting law enforcement.

In addition to our Magazine, blogs can be published on the HQ Hub throughout the year, and...

OACP’s Substance Advisory Committee Updated Drug Strategy Framework Position Paper

On behalf of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Executive Board and the Substance Advisory Committee, we are pleased to share our revised Drug Strategy Framework position paper and key messages regarding substance and drug issues in our communities. 

These resources are designed to empower police leaders to address the specific needs of their communities. Our approach balances the need for enforcement with the necessity for community safety, well-being, and treatment. We...

We Remember - July 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we pay our respects to Tim Smith, a passionate advocate for policing and public safety in Canada, who passed away on July 15, 2024. Tim dedicated nine years to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), guiding and supporting its government relations and strategic communications efforts. 

We join his family, friends, and colleagues in remembering Tim’s warm and friendly personality, his fierce passion for policing, and his undeniable impact through his work...

Hiring Communications Specialist

OACP Communications Coordinator Larissa Pereira will start maternity leave this September. While Larissa is off on leave, the OACP will hire a part-time Communications Specialist on a one-year contract (starting September 2024 and ending September 2025). This position will be based in a home office, with occasional travel to meetings as required. The expected starting date is mid-August. We are inviting members to share this opportunity with their networks.

Interested individuals should contact...

HQ Magazine Hub - All You Could Want!

Members can find articles from current and past issues of our HQ Magazine on the HQ Magazine Hub, as well as unique online content. Some of the best subject matter experts in policing and related fields share their insights and expertise on many of today’s important issues impacting law enforcement. For example, check out “Respiratory Protection: Building a defendable program” by Nancy Maher, CRSP, Waterloo Regional Police Services. Click here for more of the latest featured articles!

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