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HQ Magazine – Summer Edition

The Summer Edition of HQ Magazine is available online! This issue features articles on police leadership development, countering harassment and discrimination in policing, respiratory protection and inclusive workplaces and fairness in community safety, as well as an important message from OACP’s Immediate Past President and York Regional Police Chief, Jim MacSween.

Members can find articles from the current and past issues on our HQ Magazine Hub as well as unique online content. Some of the best...

Welcome Paul Pedersen!

Congratulations to Paul Pedersen on his commencement as OACP’s Executive Director. Paul continues the fine tradition of leadership from our past EDs, Jeff McGuire, Ron Bain, and Bill Malpass. After 33 years with the York Regional Police, he served as Chief of Police of the Greater Sudbury Police Service for the past ten years.

Paul has been connected to the OACP for 19 years as a committee member, Chair of several committees, a member of the Executive Board, and as the President of the OACP from...

“Hate Has No Place in Ontario”: Ontario Police Leaders Issue New Hate/Bias Crime Resource Document

Media Release “Hate Has No Place in Ontario”: Ontario Police Leaders Issue New Hate/Bias Crime Resource Document Police Concerned with Hate/Bias Crimes and Impact on Communities  

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2024

(Toronto, ON) – Ontario’s police leaders have issued a resource document on hate/bias crimes designed to assist police personnel and community members in understanding and proactively responding to growing concerns about the impact of hate- and bias-related incidents and crimes in Ontario...

2023 OCAN Award Winners!

2023 OCAN AWARD WINNERS!

On May 29th, the recipients for the 2023 OCAN Awards were announced at the Ontario Crime Analysis Network Workshop hosted with Halton Regional Police Service.

Nick Chamut (OPP) was awarded the Breakout Analyst of the Year, Brianna Mountjoy (OPP) was awarded Outstanding Analyst of the Year, and Kerri Gibb (RCMP) was awarded the inaugural Mentor of the Year. The winners were nominated for their exemplary work and dedication within the analytical community.

In total, 29...

EDI Committee Meets in Sarnia, ON

The OACP Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee met in Sarnia, ON, on the Aamjiwnaang First Nation this week for a day of learning and meaningful discussions. The committee had an opportunity to visit the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Residential and Day School Monument (on-site), meet and chat with Cst. Tyler Callandar, see the new Aamjiwnaang Community Officer Vehicle Design, and share important updates on current EDI initiatives happening across Ontario.

During the meeting, the finalization of...