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A Real Policing Hero

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with General Motors and OnStar Canada, was proud to recognize Constable Amanda Hypolite of the Toronto Police Service this week with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award.

Constable Hypolite was honoured for her exceptional leadership in developing Theatre Kidz n’ Cops, an innovative drama and dance program that has redefined youth engagement and strengthened community connections in the North Rexdale–Mount Olive area. This initiative...

OACP Antisemitism Statement

The OACP released a statement on Hate Crimes and Rising Antisemitism in Ontario, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to protecting the health, safety, and dignity of every person in our province. It condemned all forms of hate unequivocally and pledged that police leaders will continue to prioritize prevention, swift investigation, and enforcement to ensure every Ontarian feels safe and supported.

The statement stated that police are particularly alarmed by the rapid and significant rise in...

TPS Officer Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Theatre Kidz n’ Cops Drama Program

Toronto Police Service Officer Honoured with Heroes Beyond the Badge Award for Empowering Youth Through Theatre Kidz n’ Cops Drama and Dance Program

For Immediate Release: March 18, 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 Amanda Hypolite with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award. The latest award recipient is being celebrated for her leadership in creating Theatre...

OACP Statement on Hate Crimes and Rising Antisemitism in Ontario

OACP Statement on Hate Crimes and Rising Antisemitism in Ontario

Date: March 18, 2026

Police services across Ontario reaffirm our unwavering commitment to protecting the health, safety, and dignity of every person in our province. Hate crimes and hate‑motivated incidents—whether targeting individuals on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected ground - is an attack on the shared values that bind our communities. We condemn all forms of hate...

2026 OACP & Blue Line Expo and Professional Development Day

The OACP and Blue Line Magazine are hosting an OACP & Blue Line Expo and Professional Development Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON. The event will feature sessions curated for all ranks, as well as a trade show floor showcasing the latest products, technologies, services, and solutions for procurement professionals, senior police leaders, and other members of the policing, first-responder, and security communities.

Complementing the trade show, a...