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The Dawn of a New CSPA

After years of consultation and discussion, the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) and its regulations are set to come into force on April 1, 2024. While some might consider this the end of a long road, police leaders know that the work to make the legislation work well for our communities and police members now begins. That’s why we provided all police services with key messages on the CSPA to guide discussions with police services, associations, media, and the public we serve.

Thank you to...

ON police services and partners appeal for increased enforcement measures at 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Ontario Police Services and Partners Appeal for Increased Enforcement Measures At 2024 Auto Theft Summit

Date: March 20, 2024

Region of Peel – On March 20, 2024, Peel Regional Police in collaboration with a joint management team, hosted the second annual Auto Theft Summit. The joint management team comprised of:

• Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS)
• Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS)
• Hamilton Police Service (HPS)
• Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
• Toronto Police...

Media Release: OACP & OnStar Honours Det. Cst. Jonath Chow with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour York Regional Police Detective Constable Jonath Chow With the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award 

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2024 

(Aurora, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that York Regional Police (YRP) Detective Constable Jonath Chow has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award for his positive and meaningful contributions...

Register Today for the 2024 Annual Conference!

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2024 Annual Conference is the premier event for Ontario’s police leaders. The Annual Conference is scheduled for June 9-12 in the beautiful city of London, ON and over those four days, delegates will hear about some of the most important issues facing law enforcement in our province and across Canada. You’ll also enjoy excellent keynote speakers and networking opportunities that will allow you to connect and re-connect with colleagues and...

CSPA Summit

Thank you to all Ontario Association of Chiefs of Policing (OACP) members who attended the recent Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) Summit, which took place in Mississauga on February 27 and 28, 2024. OACP President Chief Jim MacSween helped welcome more than 700 delegates to this much anticipated conference.

While we look forward to the enforcement of the Regulations governing the CSPA on April 1, the OACP continues to advocate to adjustments to some of the regulations. Senior police...