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Ottawa Police Service Sergeant Craig Roberts Awarded the 2026 OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award

Media Release Ottawa Police Service Sergeant Craig Roberts Awarded the 2026 OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026

(Niagara, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to award the 2026 OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award to Sergeant Craig Roberts of the Ottawa Police Service.

This award is presented to an individual or police organization that creates, develops, and implements a highly successful traffic safety program in Ontario.

Sergeant...

Chief Peter Moreira of the Durham Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

Media Release Chief Peter Moreira of the Durham Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026

(Niagara, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Chief Peter Moreira of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has been officially named as the association’s President for the 2026-2027 term. Chief Moreira was formally sworn into office during a ceremony at the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Chief...

OACP Appoints Maria Henein Director of Strategic Stakeholder & Government Relations

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Henein as its new Director of Strategic Stakeholder & Government Relations.

Maria brings a wealth of experience to this role, having served in senior positions across the Ontario Public Service. In joining the OACP, she brings not only deep expertise in government relations and stakeholder engagement, but also a strong commitment to collaboration and public service. As Director of Strategic...

The 2026 OACP Annual Conference is Almost Here!

Register Today!

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2026 Annual Conference is coming up fast! The conference will take place May 31-June 3, 2026, in Niagara Falls, ON. Make sure to secure your spot for the conference – you won’t want to miss it!

Please check out the conference page on our website for a list of confirmed speakers and presentations. There are many exciting agenda items in store for our delegates!

Conference Details:

Location: Sheraton Fallsview (5875 Falls Avenue,...

Celebrating Police Week - “Protecting Ontario Through Service”

Celebrating Police Week “Protecting Ontario Through Service”

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2026

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) are proud to designate May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week in Ontario.

Observed since 1970, Police Week brings Ontario police services and communities together to honour and celebrate police personnel for the extraordinary work they do every day. It also coincides with the Peace...