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2024 Crime Prevention Week

Community safety and well-being takes hard work and collaboration. That's why the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and our police organizations work with the Government of Ontario, community organizations and businesses to promote Crime Prevention Week across the province. Together, we are preventing crimes and protecting people. 

Crime Prevention Week 2024

This year, the week of November 3 to 9, 2024 has been designated Crime Prevention Week in Ontario.

The 2024 theme is “Awareness in...

Media Release: OACP and Partners Launch Retail Safety & Security Guide

MEDIA RELEASE OACP and Partners Create Retail Safety & Security Guide to Protect Businesses & Communities

For Immediate Release: October 21, 2024

(Toronto, ON) – In support of Small Business Week (October 20-26), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce the publication of the Retail Safety & Security Guide. In collaboration with our partners at the Retail Council of Canada, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, and Toronto Police Service, the comprehensive toolkit...

A New Hero Beyond the Badge

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada were proud to honour Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley as a Heroes Beyond the Badge award winner in recognition of his exceptional service and dedication to keeping community members safe. 

PC Lindley was honoured in front of an OPP command meeting by OPP Commissioner Tom Carrique, General Motors Public Safety Engagement Lead Charlene Poranganel, and OACP Director of Government Relations and...

Media Release: OACP & OnStar Honour Cst. Keith Lindley, OPP with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award   

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2024

(Orillia, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award in recognition of his exceptional service and...

New on the HQ Hub

Check out the great new article by Dr. Anita M. McGahan, Academic Director, Police Leadership Program, University of Toronto on what police professionals can learn from wildfires. This and other unique online content with some of the best subject matter experts in policing and related fields is available on our HQ Magazine Hub.

In addition to our HQ Magazine, blogs can be published on the HQ Hub throughout the year, and submission dates can be accommodated to fit your schedule.

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