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OACP Board Meets in Huntsville

The Board of Directors met for the final in-person Board meeting for 2025 in Huntsville on November 24.

Highlights of the meeting included:

• A report from the Executive Director detailing the work of the association since our September meeting
• OACP Implementation Plan Progress Report
• OACP Staffing Plan
• Updates from staff on advocacy, events, and Board governance
• Approval of an OACP Award of Excellence in Indigenous Community Collaboration
• Update on the provincial recruitment campaign from Past...

Ontario government to introduce tough new measures to crack down on dangerous drivers in Ontario

Ontario Newsroom 

News Release

Province Cracking Down on Dangerous Driving to Protect People on Ontario Roadways

Proposed measures would keep high-risk drivers off the road and strengthen penalties for serious offences

November 25, 2025

Transportation

TORONTO — As part of a package of legislative changes to be introduced later today, the Ontario government will introduce tough new measures to crack down on dangerous drivers in Ontario. Many of the measures being introduced are in response to the...

Ontario Government Introduces Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025

Ontario Newsroom

News Release

Protecting Ontario by Keeping Criminals Behind Bars

Province to introduce legislation to help keep dangerous and repeat offenders off the streets

November 25, 2025

Solicitor General

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would hold offenders accountable, support victims of crime and strengthen public safety. The Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025 includes bold new measures that would crack down on dangerous driving and...

Ontario Police Launch Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug-Impaired Driving

Ontario Police Launch Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug-Impaired Driving

For Immediate Release: November 20, 2025

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with police services across the Province of Ontario, launched the Provincial Festive R.I.D.E. campaign today. The Festive R.I.D.E. campaign will take place in communities across the province throughout the holiday season until January 1, 2026. The annual campaign promotes traffic...

30Forward

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police is proud to continue its support for 30Forward, a national initiative inspired by the 30x30 movement and designed specifically for the Canadian policing context.  30Forward aims to increase the representation of women in policing and build systems that foster inclusion, mentorship, and long-term cultural change.

Since its launch, many Ontario police services have already joined the pledge, demonstrating their commitment to creating workplaces where...